No kid is born with the hands of Jerry Rice, not even Jerry Rice

How To Teach Your Kid to Play Football

Many parents have lofty football aspirations for their children. However, people need to be real about what will be required to make their child exceptional on the football field. The reality is that, no kid is born with the hands of Jerry Rice … not even Jerry Rice. It takes lots of relentless work. That being said, there will be times when your kid may … Continue reading How To Teach Your Kid to Play Football

Being an Athlete Aint for Everybody

Everyone should be physically active and pursue athletics in a manner that enriches their lives, provides a sense of well being and improves health. Whether you play soccer, football, baseball, etc, you should feel good about your performance and participation in the sport should make you feel healthier. But, don’t get it twisted. Everyone isn’t cut from the same cloth. Everyone isn’t a warrior (at … Continue reading Being an Athlete Aint for Everybody

Failure to Prepare = Prepare to Fail.

In the world of athletics, a lot rides on an athletes natural ability and physical attributes. When you look at physical specimens like Bo Jackson, Earl Campbell, Mike Tyson, JJ Watt and others, it becomes apparent that not everyone can perform at the same level with regard to football. Even with hard work, becoming the next Jim Brown is unlikely. Make no mistake about, natural … Continue reading Failure to Prepare = Prepare to Fail.

The Taboo of Discussing Fast-Twitch Implications

Several decades ago, I sports commentator named Jimmy The Greek talked about the superiority of Black athletes on television. He said that the Black was often superior due to the fact that Blacks had more fast-twitch muscle fiber (or something to that effect).  He also elaborated as to why Blacks had more fast-twitch muscle fiber and as the story goes he was in hot water. … Continue reading The Taboo of Discussing Fast-Twitch Implications