Chapter 36 In my lifetime, I have been a part of many fights, games, competitions… you name it. We all start out thinking we are going to win. As a competitor and a coach, the preparation and careful intention of trying to control the outcome of the game is what we all strive for everytimeContinue reading “Taking the L.”
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President Donald Trump 2nd Inauguration Speech Full Text (January 20, 2025)
Special Edition Thank you. Thank you very much everybody. Well, thank you very, very much. Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and my fellow citizens. The Golden Age of America begins right now.Continue reading “President Donald Trump 2nd Inauguration Speech Full Text (January 20, 2025)”
The Great Pretender
Chapter 35 I believe that our society thinks we should all have our junk together. Take a look at someone who seems to have it all put together and inside you will probably find someone who is what I call “The Great Pretender”. That is no knock to them, but it is a way toContinue reading “The Great Pretender”
Airport Water
Chapter 34 What a ridiculous name for an article or blog, right? Most of the ways of how we think about things in this world is ridiculous, so to have this type of title fits perfectly for today’s subject. Our world is filled with people that make assumptions and judgements towards others and different thingsContinue reading “Airport Water”
What Are You Worth?
Chapter 33 Not that anyone of us doubts ourselves in life, but we do have our moments of confusion. I would definitely say I have a healthy inner-self and understand my personal mission and goals, but sometimes we get shaken in our conviction. It could happen for various reasons, and it is extremely discomforting toContinue reading “What Are You Worth?”
Memories You Are Living At This Moment.
Chapter 32 Life reveals so many different things to people. Each person has their own story and their own season, and each new day is a moment in time where we get to be present and exist. With many people, life is such a torrential experiment where you are being pulled from one demand toContinue reading “Memories You Are Living At This Moment.”
Headspace.
Chapter 31 After the dust settles on a championship, within days an athlete or coach, really anyone involved in the process, starts to reflect deeply on the whole ordeal that has led them to where they are in the present moment. Mixed emotions begin to scramble everything up and sometimes what seems such a joyousContinue reading “Headspace.”
Master of Something
Chapter 30 Graduated. How am I supposed to feel? Am I supposed to feel elated and informed? Do I feel better about myself? What is a Masters Degree graduate supposed to feel like? In my world, it is an expectation. I want to celebrate, but then I look at my amazing peers and almost everyoneContinue reading “Master of Something”
2.1 Million Served: Using Social Media To Inspire
Academic Series: Work #1 Every few months, I run my own digital checkup. It’s basically a digital consumer report to make sure all of my platforms check out and are in good standing and healthy. That includes a personal search and an analysis of all the analytics that companies put out about your influence andContinue reading “2.1 Million Served: Using Social Media To Inspire”
Neuroplastic Leash.
Chapter 29 The brain is such an amazing miracle and revelation of science. It’s ability to spawn, create, move, diagnose, react, and send signals with billions of particles of information to our body in a nanosecond is unmatched. As a normal human, we don’t give ourselves enough credit, and we move about our day unrealizingContinue reading “Neuroplastic Leash.”
Fear Should Not Exist In Education.
Chapter 28 Do you ever question why education is ineffective? As a teacher, a parent, coach, or just a general human, have you ever seen this current generation’s student behavior? On the surface level, some of what these students do is absolutely unexplainable. I could write a whole other piece on that, that’s not theContinue reading “Fear Should Not Exist In Education.”
1983.
Book Series: Chapter 2 Little did we know that the spring of 1983 would bring many five year olds like myself everlasting joy that would resonate the next four decades. I was living in Shelby, North Carolina – a small little country town that was unheard of at the time, to the precipice of theContinue reading “1983.”
Research Project.
Book Series: Introduction Three years ago when I came out of grad school with my teaching credential, our society was the actualization of a post apocalyptic nightmare that had taken over the world. No one would have expected Covid-19 to create the madness that ensued. Pre-pandemic I had spent six years as a full timeContinue reading “Research Project.”
Bullies, Player Safety, and The Lamb Coach.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 7 Last night I found myself tossing and turning for the first time in my life after coaching a game. In my 26 year coaching career, I believed that I had been exposed to it all and there wasn’t anything I hadn’t seen yet. I was wrong. I have had theContinue reading “Bullies, Player Safety, and The Lamb Coach.”
The Expedition of Life.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 6 Life is a journey they say. I have spent much time thinking and exploring this thought, especially recently. That’s when it hit me. I am sitting here exploring my thoughts… my life is more than a journey… it has been an expedition. An adventure that has traversed many paths andContinue reading “The Expedition of Life.”
The Game of the Century – Life.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 5 In coaching, there is insatiable need to win. It drives so many people. Have you ever asked yourself – What is true victory? What is winning really about? Is it a score at the end of the game? If you were to ask most people what the true measurement, aContinue reading “The Game of the Century – Life.”
Kicking and Screaming.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 4 Have you ever wondered what you sound like from the sidelines when you are coaching? Are you a crazy maniac losing their junk or are you a zen master controlling the atmosphere around you? Is what you are saying, screaming, yelling, or exclaiming even being heard? Are you throwing temperContinue reading “Kicking and Screaming.”
Take Ownership.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 3 As I look around the room, I begin to wonder who really knows and accepts their role. It’s a gut check for coaches, as well as anyone in a executive management role within their organization. In this day and age, people tend to show up, do their work, and leave.Continue reading “Take Ownership.”
Win At All Costs.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 2 Down by one with four seconds in the game. Fourth Down and three yards to go, down by five. Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, down by three, 2-1 count. Time out. Whatever your situation is, we have faced some type of scenario that puts our backs to the wall.Continue reading “Win At All Costs.”
Post-Pandemic Leadership.
Chapter 27 The world needs us. This is something maybe we forget because life is busy, hectic, and abnormal. Coming out of the almost last three years of a world altering pandemic is something very few generations get to experience in a lifetime. Whether you like it or not, it is not within our control.Continue reading “Post-Pandemic Leadership.”
Put Me In Coach.
The Coaching Chronicles: Game 1 The words that every coach hears. That one athlete that wants to get in the game. As a coach, I have observed this in many environments and game scenarios, at all levels, and in a multitude of sports. This is definitely not a “new” thing we are experiencing. Most ofContinue reading “Put Me In Coach.”
I Am Not Worthy.
Chapter 26 Life is pretty crazy. At this time of year, parents-of-the-world are running around with end of year school plans and trying to “hold it together” to get their kids off to all of their activities, graduations, parties… you name it! If you are a parent, then you know what I am talking about. Continue reading “I Am Not Worthy.”
Pass The Stuffing!
Chapter 25 Before you settle down for your post-feast slumber spawned by an overdose of tryptophan… take a pause and look around at all the blessings you have. Whether they are physically with you in the moment or have passed on to the spiritual side, reflect at the impact they have made on you. WasContinue reading “Pass The Stuffing!”
Be Present In The Moment.
Chapter 24 Worried about the future? Stressed about that meeting coming up? Trying to just manage all the things you have going in in your crazy life? For most people this is normal. Is it our self-made concept on how we think we need to feel because we live up to the standards of theContinue reading “Be Present In The Moment.”
It Starts With Me.
Chapter 23 My role as a teacher is extremely important. Extremely important. The future generation needs support and guidance in so many different aspects of learning. Their need transcends beyond the book into skills that will provide them with confidence to face life and accept any challenges it presents. Understanding this is my role. AcceptingContinue reading “It Starts With Me.”
Two Lakes.
Chapter 22 Two Lakes! After a day (and a few weeks of running around), we took the kids out to dinner. For most, it’s a normal thing, but for my family, we don’t actually get a lot of time to dine at restaurants as a family. I know it sounds weird, but that’s just ourContinue reading “Two Lakes.”
Pivot.
Chapter 21 P I V O T 🛋 Any body every seen that episode of Friends where they obliterate the couch because they happen to have an unexpected challenge? If not… you should. Within this, we all come across some serious difficulties in life (some more serious than others), and there can be serious disappointmentsContinue reading “Pivot.”
It’s A Great Day at Chick-fil-A.
Chapter 20 “It’s a great day at Chick-Fil-A, this is Chris, How Can I Serve You?” How can I serve you? No words ring truer as this is our company’s mission statement. Today marked my last day at a place that welcomed me in as family. Why do I have to leave you ask? Well,Continue reading “It’s A Great Day at Chick-fil-A.”
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Chapter 19 In our family, Cinco De Mayo holds an extremely special meaning to us. It is the day we moved into our home. 12 Years ago today, our lives changed forever. Our home has become the center of our universe for our family. This is a story that is unbelievably optimistic and gives aContinue reading “Happy Cinco de Mayo!”
Education End Game.
“We ask our teachers to understand student cultures, create caring communities, and treat our students with respect in consideration of engaging them through cultural differences in a protected and inclusive environment while establishing learning goals through leadership exhibiting fairness and positivity creating change in the educational landscape as educators. Looking inward as a parent, weContinue reading “Education End Game.”
Coach Hulme 