IGNITING GREATNESS



Wednesday, January 25, 2012

February Is Very Near

In one week, we will already be into February.  So quickly a month has gone by, the holidays have faded into memory, and Valentines Day will soon be before us.  During this next week, it would be a great time to take a few moments each day to check back in with yourself  to see if you are still maintaining the intentions you set for yourself for 2012.  If you are still moving forward and following the intentions you set for yourself, kudos to you and keep moving one day at a time.  If you have slipped or those intentions are packed away like the ornaments, it's ok because each day you have an opportunity to begin again.  Take a moment, re-commit whatever it is you want for yourself and take it one day at a time.  You see the common theme here is, one day at a time - it's all you can ask of yourself.  Each day represents whatever it is you want it to be and tomorrow it begins again with a new slate.  So each day you can begin again with your New Year's Resolutions (although I prefer intentions).  Breathe deep and go live an empowered 2012.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Stop Blaming Your Past

The past is a trail you leave behind, much like the wake of a speedboat. That is, it's a vanishing trail temporarily showing you where you were. The wake of a boat doesn't affect it's course--obviously it can't since it appears behind the boat. So consider this image when you exclaim that your past is the reason you aren't moving forward.      From -Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Saturday, January 14, 2012

One More Answer

One question that was asked today in which I want to expand on - The question asked; at what level did I enjoy coaching the most? My answer was Div. I while we had low # of scholarships because I knew the kids coming to play were there because they loved to play & it was about softball & not the money. NOW to expand on that (which came to me driving home) it was also DI because of how much time we had with the athletes. The focus was on the players & helping them get better & grow on the field, in the classroom, and as people for nine months of the year. In Div II & III your time with the athletes & allowable contact is greatly reduced which I did not like in comparison. It was actually this same fact that made the transition to coaching in High School incredibly difficult especially since I do not teach in the school. SO for kids looking at schools & going through this recruiting process, that is a big component to consider - how much time with your coach & team do you want to commit because it varies greatly between divisions.

Recruiting Seminar Went Well

Recruiting Seminar today at Fastpitch Nation went real well - the players were very attentive and left with lots of information. Love talking with athletes and helping them learn about all the complexities of the recruiting process.