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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 3: Day 1 on the field

CRSF Camp 3: Day 1 on the field

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  • Post published:August 20, 2013
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The third week of camp is upon us!  It’s truly shaping up to be another incredible week.  Just right now, as I sit here in the press box and write…

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Read more about the article CRSF Camp 3: Different states, same hopes and dreams

CRSF Camp 3: Different states, same hopes and dreams

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  • Post published:August 19, 2013
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As we do every year, we cap off the summer with two weeks of back to back camp!  Today, we get ready to greet about 200 boys and girls for…

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Read more about the article Teaching kids about healthy choices with the Nutrition Edition

Teaching kids about healthy choices with the Nutrition Edition

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  • Post published:August 14, 2013
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Lekita Jones is a program staff member with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: Nutrition Edition is a very good program for our club.  It…

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Read more about the article Do you believe in me?

Do you believe in me?

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  • Post published:August 5, 2013
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This speech was made a few years ago by then 5th grader Dalton Sherman to 20,000 teachers and school staff of the Dallas Independent School District.  Its message, however, is…

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Read more about the article Writing new stories at CRSF Camp

Writing new stories at CRSF Camp

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  • Post published:July 26, 2013
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We’re often asked “just what happens at #CRSFCamp?  What do the kids do?  What do the kids learn? Who teaches the lessons?  How can just one week impact someone’s life? Well…here’s…

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Read more about the article Friday’s Final Thought: In the Arena

Friday’s Final Thought: In the Arena

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  • Post published:July 26, 2013
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I stumbled upon this blog post, Letter from a Volunteer Coach, which paints a picture of the frustrations of being a volunteer coach and why it’s worth it.It reminded me…

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Read more about the article A simple formula for a healthy lifestyle

A simple formula for a healthy lifestyle

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  • Post published:July 25, 2013
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The Healthy Choices, Healthy Children: Nutrition Edition curriculum highlights important aspects of nutrition and the benefits of being healthy.  Eating right and maintaining a healthy diet improves one’s overall wellness…

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Read more about the article How do you catch a fly ball?

How do you catch a fly ball?

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  • Post published:July 18, 2013
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Keep it simple: ball, glove, eyesLocate the ball and get to the spot early if possiblePosition glove directly under ball; don’t block your own line of visionFollow ball into glove…

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Read more about the article Spotlight on Coach Sam Surowiec

Spotlight on Coach Sam Surowiec

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  • Post published:July 10, 2013
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As Matt Jeffers said so well, “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”Sam Surowiec must share the same philosophy.  He didn’t let losing a leg stop him from…

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Read more about the article Creating a safe and respectful environment

Creating a safe and respectful environment

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  • Post published:July 2, 2013
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It doesn’t matter whether you are on the field, in a gym, or in a classroom.  As coaches, mentors, or teachers, we are in a position to set expectations and…

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