Reclaiming One’s Focus (OPD: 2015)

As an athlete, focus is a crucial piece in one’s arsenal. It allows the athlete to tune out outside problems, comments and pain. Focus clearly paves the journey an athlete must take to meet his objective on the ice. For most players keeping focused is an issue. Life’s issues and pressures can misguide them into… Continue reading Reclaiming One’s Focus (OPD: 2015)

Use Ali As A Mirror (OPD: 06/12/16)

A public celebration, or memorial as many call it, was held today for Cassius Clay, aka Muhammad Ali. Early in his career, Ali dubbed himself “The Greatest.” And Ali lived up to those very words in the ring and outside of it. Despite all of his victories–the world championships, the poems, the flashiness, the over-the-top… Continue reading Use Ali As A Mirror (OPD: 06/12/16)

Handling The Media (OPD: 06/09/16)

“I wanted to ask Boyle about his terrific career a couple of weeks ago, but he was too busy carrying out his classless, planned, pathetic personal attack on a reporter. So, bye. Grade: D.”~Rick Carpiniello The above statement demonstrates the seriousness of how the media perceives an athlete. The media can either become an ally… Continue reading Handling The Media (OPD: 06/09/16)