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The Street Stops Here // Documentary

The Street Stops Here brings to film the story previously written in the book, “The Miracle of St. Anthony.”
I really enjoyed the book and was inspired to make an impact on others lives through coaching.
Coach Bob Hurley, Sr Numbers //

36 years as St. Anthony Boy’s Head Basketball Coach
957 career victories
106 career losses
25 State Parochial Championships
2 [...]

Tiger Woods, Athletes, and Atonement

I tuned into the highly anticipated Tiger Woods public statement broadcast yesterday.
While I believe the overall message was sincere and a step in a positive direction for Woods, there was an initial statement that stood out to me, that could of easily been overheard, that really exposes the heart of the issue. [...]

Top 25 Most Influential Christian Sports Figures // Sports Spectrum

Sports Spectrum, a Christian sports magazine, is creating a Silver Anniversary book of the TOP 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL CHRISTIAN SPORTS FIGURES who have appeared in Sports Spectrum over the last 25 years.
You can VOTE NOW through Feb 28 for who appears in the book.  There are 101 nominees to pick from.
As I took the survey, [...]

Impact a Life // Coach a Sport

I have many memories of my coaches through the years playing sports. Some good and some bad.
However, as I have now been through the process of organizing a high school basketball league, Baller Basketball, and sought after quality volunteer coaches, as well as coaching a team myself, I am reminded of the [...]

Creative Originality and Christians

Phil Cooke, a writer, speaker, filmmaker, & media consultant, posted on an interesting topic, “Why Can’t Christians Be More Orginial?” The post stemmed from a USA Today online article that discusses the copying of designs and logos from some in the Christian industry. An excerpt from the article states:
“American retailers sell about $4.6 [...]

Baller Basketball

Baller Basketball, a division of Baller Athletics, is set to launch a high school league at Crestwood Baptist Church, Kentucky.
Baller Basketball is dedicated to cultivating the player and the game.
Guiding Principles //

Be a player of character.
Be a player that works hard.
Be a team player.
Be a player that respects the game.
Be a player that [...]

Kurt Warner // ProBook 09

After following Sports Spectrum, a magazine covering sports and faith, on Twitter, I received a direct message informing me that I was the winner of a ProBook 2009 Booklet, featuring Kurt Warner, giveaway.
The booklet features a cover story on Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals and it contains a 2009 pro [...]

Vote For Us // Back Your Block Grant Nomination

A few posts back, I announced a grant opportunity for 501(c)(3) sports organizations in connection with Nike Back Your Block. Below is a video promo of the program.

As I mentioned previously, I was hoping to apply for this grant, but needed to hear back from the IRS before applying. Well, I [...]

iPhone & iPod Touch Basketball Instruction App

I recently had the opportunity to test a new iPhone & iPod Touch app, 23 Ways to Destroy Your Defender: Moves & Counter Moves of the Superstars.
The basketball instruction is led by Ganon Baker and in association with Level X Hoops & Avatron Publishing.
Featured Highlights //
* DVD-like control of the footage – [...]

X Games 3D // The Movie

X Games 15 are finishing up today. However, ESPN has produced the first Action Sports film in 3D.
This trailer looks good (video embedded below).