SPORT REFLECTION #10: The Art of De-escalation
If you have been around youth sports as a parent, spectator, or a coach, chances are you have witnessed some hostile situations. Unfortunately, it makes you very uncomfortable and ruins…
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Jeff was born and raised in the Boston area, but he’s happy to call the Treasure Valley his home. He received his Associate of Science from Dean College in Franklin, MA, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Communication from the University of Michigan. He spent many years in the professional sports industry and has also coached youth sports for many years.
SPORT OF REFLECTION #9: Teamwork
Soccer, as is the case with life, is a team sport. The more great people you surround yourself with, the more you will achieve. Teamwork is about coming together to…
SPORT OF REFLECTION #8: Check Before You Wreck
Whatever you are good at, I am sure you have a certain level of expertise, and you likely have spent many years working on that craft. However, from time to…
SPORT OF REFLECTION #7: Back For The First Time
This past weekend was surreal. I coached my first competitive soccer game in 8 years. Allow me to give you a little background: Eight years ago when I lived in…
SPORT OF REFLECTION #6: Before You Prepare, You Need To PLAN
In preparing for soccer season, a coach whom I look up to and respect taught me that the first step in preparing for the season is that you must PLAN.…
SPORT OF REFLECTION #5: A Quick Reminder On Gratitude
You may be as frustrated as I am with this lingering cold and snowy weather… At this point, I am SO over it. Spring season has begun and the current…