While many remember Johnny Bench as the Cincinnati Reds’ best catcher ever, he has made other contributions to the world of sports, both on and off the field. While many do not know that Bench played basketball and baseball in high school, his father suggested baseball would be a better sport for him, especially the ...
Richard Hatch wants you to go climb a tree. During our chat, it was one of many things I learned about the actor, best known as Apollo on classic science fiction series Battlestar Galactica. His idea of exercise isn’t a standard gym trip. Indeed, a non-traditional way of thinking defines this California native’s dynamic approach ...
Breakdancing, in and of itself, is difficult to master. It requires great upper body strength, coordination, and rhythm. Not to mention that its arenas are highly competitive, almost to the level of boxing, pro skateboarding, and Ultimate Fighting Championship. Now, imagine trying to compete at such an event with only the limited use of your ...
The most famous Olympic athletes are always going to be the ones who use a kill-or-be-killed mindset to make the most of their God-given ability. They accept a performance that is nothing less than perfect in the quest for Olympic gold. But often the best Olympic moments are the ones where athletes care less about ...
I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Janet Cantwell-Papale recently. She impressed me as someone who has the priorities of family and career properly balanced. She also exhibited a zest for life and a belief in renewable goals that were dually inspiring. Janet Cantwell’s natural athletic talent and drive led to a birth ...