The Blessing of the Detour
The character-building. The strength-boosting. The confidence-growing. They all come from lessons learned inside the detours.
Is Life a Track Meet or a Soccer Game?
Which one is preparing my soccer-playing, track runner more for life after school?
For a Girl: It's Hard to Feel Tough When You're a Swift Cloud
I tried to explain to two eighth grade girls, older sisters of some boys on the soccer team I coach, about the old dark days of girls’ sports.
The Meaning of Life, One Corner Kick at a Time
Soccer, however, is life. It’s a culmination of the quest and the joy, the hard work and the trust, the individual and the team.
Little Victories for Big Girls
Why can’t I remember what must have been a dozen 11-year-old girls screaming and hugging each other, tears streaming down our faces, and the subsequent victory trip to the ice cream shop?
