In a week, my girlfriend and I went from the APF Women’s Pro-Am in Cincinnati to taking our dog an Intro to Herding Class in Nova, Ohio. I didn’t know what I was getting into, but I learned a lot about dogs, sports, and life in general.
It sounds cliché, but the older you get, the faster time seems to slip away. We really never seem to take the time to appreciate our journey until we realize it’s more than half over already and it feels like we’re just getting started.
Train with me for one day and I will know more about you than I could learn from a year outside the gym. If you spend time with the weights, you’ll learn more about yourself, too.
Sometimes working through adversity feels like a task you cannot possibly do on your own. Here are some ways to keep you going when things get tough.
In your lifetime, you will encounter those who beat you down and those who inspire your personal development. It is your responsibility to choose who becomes the guiding voice.
The clothing we wear makes a statement of our fashion, but what does it say about our character?
At the core of our sport lies the power to overcome adversity.
Hard work and commitment should be respected, no matter how you choose to train or compete.
I want to tell a story. It is about a man named Joshua Chamberlain.
No matter your beginning, you can always choose to leave an honorable legacy.
Seven blunt behaviors to set you on the path to success (without the sugar coating).
Four and a half months post-surgery…and the hip feels good.
It is one thing to sit in class and get a degree, but it is going to take more than a piece of paper to set you apart.
It’s been a rough year for Mick, but in true Manley fashion, he chose to learn from the experience and grow as both a person and an athlete.
Arrogance, confidence, and pride all have their place. But when is it too much?
What’s consistently surprised me is how coaching is such a microcosm of the real world.
I have yet to meet someone who is “balanced” and also great at what he does or at the top of his game in his selected sport or field.
It has been nearly a year since I last had a bad day and I feel like a completely different person now.
Only now can I truly appreciate the measure of the man that is my father. His heart and dedication to those closest to him, in my opinion was and still is his greatest trait.
I thank God for football and I would not be where I am today without it.
As I said earlier, I think all of these can be applied to your training and everyday life.