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If Winning Isn’t Important, Then Why Bother?
I think most of us have heard this famous phrase by Grantland Rice, the great sports writer, “It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.”… Read more
Open the Door of Lin-Sanity
There is a powerful principle in life that Solomon, the wise king of Israel, once stated: “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men” (Proverbs… Read more
Character is Contagious, On and Off the Field
When the 2011 NFL season began in September the Denver Broncos were hoping for a fast start with veteran Kyle Orton at quarterback. Fan favourite and college standout, Tim Tebow,… Read more
When Sportsmanship and Passion Collide: Part 2
It was mentioned in the first part of this series that passion could be defined as “ardent affection; a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object,… Read more
When Sportsmanship and Passion Collide
This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series… According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, passion is defined as “ardent affection; a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity,… Read more
Romeo and Juliet: The Downside of Religion in Sports
Even on the sports field there are times that religion can rear its ugly head. Anyone who follows professional football (that’s “soccer” for us North American aficionados) across the pond… Read more
Coaching: More Than a Clipboard and Whistle
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines coaching as “to train intensively (as by instruction and demonstration). Verbs that are considered synonyms include the following: tutor, train, guide, pilot, shepherd, mentor, and counsel…. Read more
Prayer on the Playing Field
A number of years ago, while playing in our community’s men’s recreational soccer league, I resorted to “prayer” in the middle of a game where my team was getting a… Read more
Touching All the Bases
In baseball, a home run is awarded only after the player hitting it has touched all the bases. Having said that, I would like to suggest that the team chaplain… Read more
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