Hall of Famers May 2, 2014 FROM THE COACH’S CORNER: TOM CURRY There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd. Almost everyone in the room was standing and applauding the speech they had just heard. I was fighting back tears myself. How could someone not used to being in the spotlight keep everyone so respectful, so enamored and so drawn to this woman who had given so much of her life, her love and herself […]
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Coaching in the “Big Time”!
Coaching in the “Big Time”! Apr 2, 2014 FROM THE COACH’S CORNER: TOM CURRY The true backbone of the coaching profession are the people who do it every day in the high schools, middle schools and youth sports programs that deal with children in their formative years. At a recent athletic directors’ meeting, the topic of attracting and keeping coaches at the high school level came up and was discussed for a long period of […]
Are Your Kids Doing Too Much?
Are Your Kids Doing Too Much? Mar 1, 2014 FROM THE COACH’S CORNER TOM CURRY Now, no one is a bigger advocate for kids to participate in sports than me! But kids need time to be kids! I must confess that I was struggling for something to write this month. I try very hard not to repeat ideas and thoughts that I may have had in past columns. That’s not always easy. There are only […]
Role Models and Heroes
Role Models and Heroes Feb 5, 2014 By Tom Curry As we start 2014, let’s all reevaluate our definitions of role models and heroes. It’s not always the person who scores the most points, has the flashy stats or is a big game star. It might just be that local pro athlete who puts his off season efforts into helping people. As kids, we all looked up to adults who we wanted to be just […]
The Culture of Team Sports
The Culture of Team Sports Dec 6, 2013 By Tom Curry Whether paid or volunteer, coaches must pay attention to what is going on before and after practices, on the internet or even with opponents. Ongoing discussions between coaches, parents and players must always include reminders of positive words, actions and possible consequences for inappropriate behavior. Recently, the Miami Dolphins and the NFL came under sharp criticism and the media microscope for incidents involving two […]