Recently, I had the honor of moderating an amazing panel of experts during an NFL pre-draft event for high school student-athletes. The panel was filled with former college and pro athletes that have made a successful transition into roles within the business side of sports. Here's a testimonial from one of the panelists, Tanya Marchiol [READ MORE]
As an athlete, I was taught not to talk a lot of trash and brag about my skills. Rather, I was trained to let my 'game' - or my performance - do the talking. However, once my athletic career ended and I transitioned into business, this principle got me into trouble. During interviews and sales [READ MORE]
The 2012 NFL Draft is over. There were a lot of players whose dream of being drafted to play in the National Football League came true last week. However, for hundreds of others, their hearts were broken. Despite years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice, their dreams were denied. So what should they do now? [READ MORE]
Starting tonight, professional football fans will be glued to the television to watch the NFL draft. Over the next few days, teams will have 7 rounds to choose from the nation’s best college players. These players will now be professionals…just like YOU! Understand this: a professional is a person who gets paid to perform a [READ MORE]
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking profit from every relationship. When you don’t have the luxury of a “regular, steady income”, everyone and everything can look like a potential revenue stream. I attended a wonderful networking event last night, and was reminded of an extremely important truth: GIVE FIRST! [READ MORE]
As President of the New Jersey Athletic Directors, it was a pleasure to welcome Lee Rubin as a keynote speaker at our 52nd Annual Workshop of the Directors of Athletics Association of New Jersey. Lee’s topic was “Helping Student-Athletes Win on and Off the Field.” Lee brings a wealth of athletic experience to the table [READ MORE]
I recently had a painfully revealing conversation with a friend. At the end of the conversation, I came to the following conclusion: If Life is like riding a bicycle…I’ve been riding with training wheels on. Training wheels are designed to keep immature riders from falling. At the same time, they limit the rider’s speed and [READ MORE]
In this short video, I share some insight on the value and importance of coaches. I try to make a strong argument for employing the services of a coach. They provide the knowledge, motivation, and accountability needed to function at optimal performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65yMiuwphmg
My daughter is now a high school student-athlete. Most mornings, I remind her to “Get better today!” I want her to concentrate on improving her skills gradually, every day. That consistent growth makes for sustained improvements. Well…it wouldn’t be cool for me to tell her to do something that I’m not willing to do myself, [READ MORE]
In his book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey discusses the tragedy of climbing the “ladder of success” and realizing – after getting to the top of the ladder – that your ladder was leaning against the wrong wall. People push and strive and sacrifice to achieve success in a role that [READ MORE]
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