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Every Father and Son Should Have A Tradition: Day Four

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Day Four: Father – Son Tradition, You Got the Look! Still feeling a bit tired, I forced myself to get out of bed and get the day started.  What’s the point of going somewhere new and laying in the lazy spot all day?  Moreover, what’s the point of going to the ocean and only touching the water that runs out of your shower?  Talk about a complete ... [Continue Reading]

Every Father and Son Should Have A Tradition: Day Three

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Day Three: Father – Son Tradition; the DJ and Me Day three and I literally have no idea what day of the week today is.  It seems that I completely lost track of time when I had to attempt to calm Naeem’s nerves and work him back up to reaffirming his commitment to our “He Man Women Hater’s Oath”.  Convincing him to stay the course was touch ... [Continue Reading]

Every Father and Son Should Have A Tradition: Day Two

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Note: If you missed Day One  I would suggest you read that first. Day Two: Father – Son Tradition Continues With Georgia on Our Mind This morning Soop and I woke having to decide our next move.  We checked the Megabus schedule to see the connecting destinations from Nashville.  The destinations to choose from were Atlanta (GA), Chattanooga ... [Continue Reading]

Every Father and Son Should Have A Tradition: Day One

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  Day One: Father – Son Tradition The last several days with the excessive coverage of the George Zimmerman trial, my son’s recent eighteenth birthday and the fact that I am quickly closing in on the BIG 50 caused me to take a look at life from a different perspective.  I realize that is saying a lot for those of you who really know me.  You ... [Continue Reading]

5 Things I Shared With My Son About The George Zimmerman Acquittal

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  The verdict in the case State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman is controversial on many levels.  Rather than regurgitate the same facts and perspectives, I have tried to talk to my son about the case in the following way: 1. BUT FOR – Imagine being with your child. You all are out shopping and rely on public transportation.  The next bus is en ... [Continue Reading]

The One Word That Gives You a Chance to Realize Your Dreams: Habit

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  The word for today boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen is a word that will help you realize your dreams - habit.  Have I already lost you?  Do you have no clue what I am I’m talking about?  For goodness sake, read the previous post already.  At the end of the last post, I promised to tell you some of the things that I have recommended ... [Continue Reading]

How to Help Your Child Believe in Themselves

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Over the past several weeks, I have had the pleasure of working out with my son.  Adding to the joy of  hanging out with my all-time favorite person on the planet, I have gotten to know a young man who trains with us a few days a week.  The young man’s name is Alex. Alex is a bright, polite, engaging and respectable young man.  Actually, Alex is ... [Continue Reading]

How to Keep Your Child Motivated to Succeed

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Let me begin by admitting that the title, "How to Keep Your Child Motivated to Succeed" is a bit misleading.  Well perhaps misleading is a bit strong.  The fact of the matter is that explaining what I mean in this post is a bit of a challenge.  The challenge in writing this post originates with the fact that we all define success differently.  For ... [Continue Reading]

Five Traits of a Good Youth Sports Coach

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Over the past twelve to thirteen years I have been one of those youth sports parents.  During the decade that my son has been involved in youth sports, I have had the fortune and in some cases the misfortune of meeting and examining all types of coaches. The most important thing that my time as a youth sports parent has taught me is that what is ... [Continue Reading]