In her book, Age Is Just A Number, Dara Torres expresses the thought that one can still compete on a highly competitive level well past what most people consider an athlete to be past his prime. Depending upon the sport, prime for an athlete ranges from 25-30 years old. However, Torres shattered that notion when… Continue reading Never Too Old To Play (OPD: 2016
Category: Guidance
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)