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To Beijing with a Whistle
While the world's eyes will be on the Beijing Olympics this month, one Louisville Male High School graduate will be hoping the spotlight doesn't fall on him too often.
Kermit Quisenberry, 39, will be one of six US referees officiating at the men's and women's soccer tournaments, which run from August 6-24.
Now employed at Taylor Middle High School in Pierson, Florida, Kermit was directing students out of... More 
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A Feast for the Senses
I have something to admit. The fall is my favorite season for high school sports.
Nothing against winter and spring, mind you, but when it comes to sports seasons, you might say I've fallen for fall.
It's more than just the changing of the leaves and the cool temperatures that make me enjoy the fall, though. It's also about what the sports season has to offer.... More
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Wherever You Are, Be There
Guess what? When it comes right down to it, wherever you go, there you are. Whatever you wind up doing, that’s what you wound up doing. Whatever you are thinking, that’s what’s on your mind. Whatever happened to you, it already happened. The important question is, how are you going to handle it?
Whether you are the athlete who is starting, the one sitting at the far end of... More
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Effective Study Workouts
As an athlete, you know it’s important to stay in shape and practice. So how can you make sure you’re academically fit too? Prepare a Study Workout Plan.
A Study Workout is similar to a Sports Workout. They both require preparation, planning, discipline and determination. Use the following tips to create your individual Study Workouts.
• Start with good academic equipment.
All sports use specialized equipment to... More
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Radio and High School Sports
You’re driving home from a long day of work. Maybe you’re pressing against a deadline and spending a few extra hours in the office or on the road. It’s lonely, you have spotty cell reception and you’re looking for a diversion, a companion.
You turn on your car stereo, but you’re tired of listening to the same music you’ve had stored in your car or on your iPod for... More
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Football Rule Changes
Effective for 2008, the rules governing the use of equipment during the first few weeks of summer football practice have changed for high schools in the state of Kentucky. For schools starting practice on July 15th, the new rule dictates that only helmets, T-shirts and shorts may be worn until July 31st. On August 1st, players can make the transition to full uniforms with shoulder pads and pants.
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Be the Master of Your Ship
One of my idols has always been Bear Bryant. I have a picture hanging in my office that’s been signed To Steve, Best of Luck, Paul Bear Bryant. I tell two stories about that picture. Story one: He recruited me out of high school.
Story two: I had the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Alabama, who was recruiting one of my players, send me that picture.
Which... More
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Sweet Daydreams
Ah, the lazy days of summer. Weary in the aftermath of the pressures and demands of training and competition, most athletes welcome summer vacation with a sigh of relief. This period of physical rest is important for allowing the body to rejuvenate. It’s also the ideal time to develop the mental muscles necessary for peak performance. And believe it or not, it begins with daydreaming.
Give permission to... More
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Implosion and Renewal
At 6 am the day after school let out for the summer, I took my exhausted children out of town. My son had played in a ton of baseball games and watched his school’s varsity team play in the post season. He’d played in a handful of end-of-the-year band concerts and acted like he was studying for AP tests. My daughter performed in her annual ballet recital, which added rehearsal... More
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To Volunteer or Not to Volunteer
Well, that is the question. In the day of both parents working outside the home or multiple kids involved in multiple activities–how can anyone find the time to volunteer?
On the flip side, how can you not be involved with your child’s activities? How many times do you hear empty nesters say, “You’ll miss these days–a simple trip to the grocery store or the department store will be the... More
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Substance-Free Contracts
The commitment of athletes is more than just a commitment to their sports and their teams, it is also a commitment to themselves and to their bodies. Athletes constantly face injury or damage to their bodies as part of the game, but what happens when the source of the damage is something off the court or the field?
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are substances that people know a few... More
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Strength and Conditioning – Always in Season
Since high school sports have become so competitive, it is beneficial to have a strength and conditioning (S&C) plan in place. Off-season programs are very important and are gaining popularity; however, alone they are not enough. The optimal choice is a year-round training program. Benefits of a year-round S&C program for athletes are well documented, but a few of the benefits are exceptionally important.
One huge benefit is injury... More
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What You May Not Know About Chocolate Milk
High school athletes work very hard at their sports. They do workouts of varying duration and intensity to build the skills and endurance necessary to compete throughout their athletic season. What a lot of high school athletes don’t realize is that to reap the maximum benefit from their hard work, athletes must pay as much attention to their nutrition as they do to their active exercise, specifically what they... More
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Skills for a Lifetime
I know from personal experience that participation in team sports provides opportunities for communication and socialization, as well as the development of skills for handling success and failure. Sports also teach workplace values like teamwork, shared commitment, decision-making under pressure, leadership, time management, mental toughness and focus. In working with several Fortune 500 companies, my research proves that athletes make better employees because of their self-confidence and competitive natures--some of... More
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No Deposit, No Return
Someone said to me once, “Coach, give me your best quote, the one that sums it all up.” Without any doubt, after reading many books, listening to numerous speakers, searching and searching for that special thought, I found it. There it was right in front of me on the side of a Coke bottle, no more searching.
I know you’re thinking, “It’s the Real Thing” but no, just go... More
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