tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17723236355165232352024-03-13T06:57:27.581-04:00Play Like A Champion Today® BlogCoaching Tips, Sports Parenting Advice, and the Latest Talk about Youth and High School SportsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.comBlogger312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-48865835553528455482016-06-17T09:30:00.000-04:002016-06-17T09:30:31.729-04:00Family and Sports
Today's blog was written by Robert Fischer. Robert is a senior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in Finance. He is also a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion founding director Professor Clark Power and program director Kristin Sheehan. In addition to his studies, Robert is a member of the Notre Dame cheerleading team.
One of the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-27188616802009564692016-05-09T09:00:00.000-04:002016-05-09T09:00:06.548-04:00Attitude on Paying Collegiate Athletes and Draft Eligibility
Today's blog was written by Robert Dean. Robert is a senior Biology major at the University of Notre Dame and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Today Founding Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. The views expressed in this blog are those of the author, and not of the Play Like a Champion Today Program.
As an Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-13298197252436880752016-04-04T13:40:00.003-04:002016-04-04T13:41:18.478-04:00Basketball and Nature
Today's blog was written by Trenton Templetom. Trenton is a senior accounting major and theology minor at the University of Notre Dame and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion's Professor Clark Power and Kristin Sheehan.
When someone who is not familiar with the
sport of basketball sees a game, on the surface, there might not be a ton of
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-40827074156473728362016-02-25T09:00:00.000-05:002016-02-25T09:00:22.718-05:00Feeding the Positive Dog
Today's blog was written by Keenan Bailey, a current Notre Dame senior and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founding Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. Keenan is majoring in
American Studies and is from Pompano Beach, FL. He works as a Recruiting Analyst with
Notre Dame Football.
There was once a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-80023453936887172632016-02-18T09:00:00.000-05:002016-02-18T09:00:02.523-05:00To Play or Not to Play on Sunday?
Recently,
we at Play Like a
Champion have heard of a
growing debate on whether or not Catholic sports leagues should schedule
activities on Sundays. We've heard from partners on both sides of the divide
from the theological to the practical. Should Sundays be reserved for Church
and family time? Are sports a form of spirituality, that often involve the
whole family? Will canceling Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-72131990739607043362016-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:002016-02-11T12:37:33.427-05:00Why High School Athletes Should Become Journalers
Today's blog was written by Bill Matthews. Bill is a family therapist and a Play Like a Champion trainer in the Detroit area.
Why High School Athletes Should Become Journalers
No, I’m not suggesting that all middle and high school athletes give up their sports to become the next Mitch Albom, John Feinstein, or Ken Rosenthal. This is about helping your athletes develop their brains in the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-88186197622809223202015-12-28T09:47:00.000-05:002015-12-28T09:47:07.278-05:00Participation Trophies
Today's post was written by Alison Moore. Alison is a senior Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Notre Dame. She is also a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion founder and director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan.
I have been a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers practically since birth. My dadAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-16261515428692280552015-12-16T09:28:00.000-05:002015-12-16T09:28:01.144-05:00An Equal Opportunity for Fun
Today's post was written by Demetrius Jackson. Demetrius is a junior at Notre Dame and is majoring in Sociology. He is a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founder and Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. Demetrius is also a guard on the Notre Dame Basketball Team,.
During my time at Notre Dame as a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-15601493163779307712015-12-10T09:30:00.000-05:002015-12-10T09:30:00.638-05:00Sacrifices for Youth Sports
Today's post is written by Michele Phillips, a senior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in Information Technology Management. Michele is a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion founder and director Professor Clark Power and program director Kristin Sheehan. Michele is also a midfielder for Notre Dame's Women's Lacrosse Team.
I recently Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-88360503855237313192015-12-07T09:00:00.000-05:002015-12-07T09:00:10.503-05:00The Key to Leadership
Today's blog post was written by Stephanie Toy. Stephanie is a senior at Notre Dame majoring in Information Technology Management and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founding Director Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. Stephanie is also a midfielder on the Notre Dame Women's Lacrosse Team.
Something I truly cherish about my Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-762369435610574782015-12-01T09:00:00.000-05:002015-12-01T09:00:02.841-05:00Navy Football: The Essence of College Athletics
Today's blog post was written by Zachary Grant. Zach is a senior accounting major at Notre Dame, and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founding Director Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan.
College football has many
programs people consider “great.” Millions of fans across the country
exuberantly cheer for their team to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-90061594081025545402015-11-25T10:20:00.000-05:002015-11-25T10:20:00.091-05:00Building Stronger Teams: Make Thanksgiving an Everyday Meal
Today's blog comes from Bill Matthews, LPC. Bill is a counselor in the Detroit area, and a Play Like a Champion certified trainer
In Canada, it’s the second Monday of October. Here in
the USA, it’s the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is a national
holiday, a day of expressing gratitude for the blessing of the preceding year.
But what if we celebrated thanks-giving every day, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-65778728089008146512015-11-18T11:41:00.001-05:002015-11-18T11:41:35.668-05:00Put the Student Back in Student-Athlete
Today's blog was written by Noah. Noah is a sophomore computer science major and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching, a course taught by Play Like a Champion founding director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan.
As stories pour in from Columbia,
Missouri, it is difficult to draw something positive from what is seen.
Students receiving death threats, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-27391758787831645772015-11-16T16:00:00.000-05:002015-11-16T16:00:03.154-05:00An Animal on the Field
Today's blog is written by Alex Wilcox. Alex is a senior Film, Television, and Theater major, and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founding Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. Alex is also a student coaching assistant for the Notre Dame Football team.
One of the most
influential men in my life is my high Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-44575126618427127062015-10-20T16:00:00.000-04:002015-10-20T16:55:19.496-04:00Sometimes We Forget It’s Just a Game
Today's blog post was guest- written by Bill Matthews, MA, LPC. Bill is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Play Like a Champion Consultant in Detroit, Michigan. Bill is a frequent speaker at the Play Like a Champion Leadership conference, and specializes in youth and family therapy, with an interest in sports psychology.
Even before the crowd of over 111,000 had left the stadium, the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-24872779680414884372015-10-13T16:00:00.000-04:002015-10-13T16:00:02.301-04:00Teammates
Today's blog was written by Erin Geraghty. Erin is a senior psychology major at Notre Dame and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching, a course taught by Play Like a Champion Founding Director Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan.
Teams are a great model
for the communities we will be a part of and the relationships we will form
throughout our life. Teams highlight Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-83568055953473145262015-09-24T15:00:00.000-04:002015-09-24T15:00:00.729-04:00Junk Food for the Soul
Today's blog post was written by Rachel Sexton. Rachel is a senior Accounting major at the University of Notre Dame and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion founding director Clark Power and Kristin Sheehan. Rachel is also a member of the Women's Lacrosse Team at Notre Dame.
Bart Giamatti, former commissioner of Major League Baseball Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-39514544781143601592015-09-03T09:44:00.000-04:002015-09-03T09:44:00.064-04:00Football Playoffs
Today's blog was written by Steve Vasturia. Steve is a junior business major and was a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founder and Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan last semester. In addition to his studies, Steve is also a guard on the Notre Dame Men's Basketball Team.
This past
year was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-55665911646907419162015-07-13T16:14:00.000-04:002015-07-13T16:14:00.083-04:00When Kids Dare to Dream
Today's blog was submitted by Bill Matthews. Matthews is a Play Like a Champion Research Trainer and a psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. Matthews specializes in ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and performance enhancement treatment. In addition, Matthews has coached and umpired baseball and softball for all ages for several years.
Anthropologist Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-14031256368582862002015-07-07T11:57:00.000-04:002015-07-07T11:57:00.067-04:00One Strike Away from History
Today's blog post was written by J.C. Obringer, an intern with Play Like a Champion and a rising junior at Ball State University majoring in digital sports production and sports administration, and a lead producer on Ball State's SportsLink program.
In baseball, an elite group of pitchers have thrown perfect games; indeed, the achievement has eluded some of the game's greats. In over Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-54979192567222310032015-05-05T09:03:00.000-04:002015-05-05T09:03:00.500-04:00World Cup Coaching
Today's blog post was written by Jennifer Jasper. Jennifer is a senior Marketing major at Notre Dame and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Today Founder and Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. In addition to her studies, Jennifer also served as the goalie for the Notre Dame Women's Soccer Team.
This Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-66716813984297519662015-04-30T09:00:00.000-04:002015-04-30T09:00:01.099-04:00One and DoneToday's blog post was written by Remy Lewis. Remy is a Psychology Major at Purdue University North Central and is a former Division One Track and Field Athlete at Indiana State University. He is currently an intern with Play Like a Champion. He is also a Coach, Scout, and Trainer for Sports Prep NBA.
When it comes to the "One and Done" rule for college basketballAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-31434553945262432862015-04-24T16:39:00.000-04:002015-04-24T16:39:00.613-04:00The Impact of Coaching on Parent-Child Relationships
Today's blog was written by Ryan Baer. Ryan is a Junior Business Major and a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founder and Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan.
While I was not an amazingly gifted athlete in high
school or college, I was fortunate enough to enjoy some athletic success as a
child.&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-16616347174532961682015-04-21T08:30:00.000-04:002015-04-21T08:30:02.503-04:00Recognition Has No Gender
Today's blog post was written by Remy Lewis. Remy is a Psychology Major at Purdue University North Central and is a former Division One Track and Field Athlete at Indiana State University. He is currently an intern with Play Like a Champion. He is also a Coach, Scout, and Trainer for Sports Prep NBA.
In an age where sports are often dominated by men, women Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1772323635516523235.post-34881779906620086632015-04-15T08:41:00.000-04:002015-04-15T08:41:00.436-04:00Teaching Leadership
Today's blog post was written by Mark Egan. Mark is a sophomore at Notre Dame majoring in Science Business. Mark is a student in the Social Foundations of Coaching course taught by Play Like a Champion Founder and Director Professor Clark Power and Program Director Kristin Sheehan. Mark is currently a coach intern at a local high school in South Bend, IN.
People sometimes Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11475277173270984721noreply@blogger.com0