Tip of the Week

Many young people have probably never heard of Nancy Reagan, who died this week. She was the wife of President Reagan (whom some young people also may not have heard of!). When he was the President Mrs. Reagan was liked by many people and also disliked by some. The people who disliked her were usually…

There is a lot of name calling in both the Republican and Democrat races for the President. The problem with this, besides the fact that it shows both bad manners and a lack of respect for the person they are belittling, is that they are not being positive role models for others. After all, if…

At the Grammy awards when Taylor Swift won the Album of the Year award she made a speech in which she said that there are always people who’ll want to take credit for what you do, or who will try to undercut you along the way. Don’t let that distract you, or slow you down,…

The Code says, “I will put team goals ahead of personal goals.” The real story of the Super Bowl was the Broncos defense. It’s important to remember that teams win team sports – individuals do not. Individuals may play well, and they must if the team is to win, but it is always true that…

The number of retired NFL players who suffer from brain damage as a result of the game continues to grow, and with it the concerns for young athletes playing the game. Concussions, small and large, can occur in many sports besides football, so it is more than a football issue. Most of us are not…

After the AFC Championship game was over, Tom Brady sought out Broncos running back CJ Anderson to congratulate him on his team’s win. Anderson sent out the following message on Instagram: “I know a lot of people hate this man but man when he was pick 199 and was over look he inspired me I…

Cam Newton has been in the news again this week for his “showboating” behaviors. He likes to indicate “first down,” when they are made, and has a variety of other “moves” when touchdowns and big plays are made. Is this just youthful exuberance? Or is it just classless showboating? Cam’s defenders will talk about how…

Deshaun Watson is the quarterback for the Clemson football team which almost defeated Alabama for the national title. College teams all have a bye week during the fall, and when it is Clemson’s bye week they have a tradition of giving up one day to work on a Habitat for Humanity house. Deshaun Watson grew…

Most people make New Year’s resolutions – and most people give up on them within a short period of time. Why? It’s usually because they are too difficult to achieve, and so they give up. The secret to improving in anything is by creating short term achievable goals, which lead to long term greater goals.…

Serena Williams is Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsperson of the Year.” At age 34 she dominated women’s tennis by winning the first three legs of the Grand Slam, finally losing in the US Open. She has been a force for women’s tennis for over 15 years and stands one victory short of the record number of Grand…