Coach4aday

Monthly Archive: October 2021

Food

#Oysters October 21

On this date in 1869 the first recorded overland shipment of OYSTERS took place from Baltimore. There is a “Rule of Thumb” about eating wild OYSTERS. It says it only show occur in months...

Learning

#Laugh October 20

Today’s Coach4aday post is on the value of a good LAUGH. Over the past two weeks I have noticed a number of people in and outside of my circle looking run down and tired....

30 Day Challenge / Learning

#Stopper October 19

On Saturday I had some time on my hands and I decided to take on the Triple Overhand STOPPER Knot. Learning this knot is part of the 30 Day Knot Tying #Coah4dayChallenge. Rock climbing...

Books / Learning

#Habits October 18

Last week I engaged in a conversation about a topic I have written about before. the importance of HABITS. This conversation was taking place as I was having surgery done on my arm with...

30 Day Challenge / Learning

#Patience October 16

One of the things the 30 Day Knot Tying #Coach4adayChallenge has made me aware of is the importance of PATIENCE in learning a new skill. Learning these new knots has required me to practice...

Basketball / Leadership

#First October 15

For many small colleges that play NCAA Division II and III Basketball today it the FIRST day of practice. Reflecting on 26 seasons of coaching college basketball I have quite a number of memories...

30 Day Challenge / Learning

#Necklace October 14

This month I am taking on a 30 Day Knot Tying #Coach4adayChallenge. When you begin a new endeavor sometimes friends and family assume you have more expertise than you actually possess. That was the...

30 Day Challenge / Learning

#Button October 13

During this month’s 30 Day Knot Tying #Coach4adayChallenge I have been looking for example of everyday knots. I found a BUTTON Knot on a lanyard used for a game credential. Traditionally this knot can...

Events / Leadership

#Punt October 12

American vernacular includes a number of references to sport terminology including the word PUNT. Punting in football or in soccer means to kick a ball with the top of the foot. This act is...