Royal Beasts - Part Three (Originally Published August 15, 2011)
The Duke and Duchess appeared suddenly walking with a military guard and various dignitaries down the road about 100 meters from where we...
Royal Beasts - Part Two (Originally published July 24, 2011)
While Steve and Dave were preparing the boats, and I was meeting with Allison and the organizers to plan the logistics of the day, the...
Royal Beasts - Part One (Originally Published July 22, 2011)
This story begins with my father, who passed away almost 15 years ago. He was a Commander in the US Navy who served in World War II in...
A Legacy of Achievement (Originally Published September 23, 2009)
He is only interested in the team, not the egos of the individuals on that team, so no names. He values directness and brevity, so few...
One Day at Worlds - Part One (Originally Published August 31, 2009)
I'm just back from the World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. It was a tremendous event. I paddled in and helped coach the...
Millionaires and Fractured Crews (Originally Published April 23, 2009)
I used to watch "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire". I liked seeing how far I could get. One of the things that struck me were the...
The Price of Leadership (Originally Published April 12, 2009)
I saw an interview of a famous coach once, I don't remember who it was. The person interviewing him was asking him about the criticism he...
Girls Play Too! (Originally Published February 18, 2009)
My little granddaughter, Brooklyn (Erin's daughter), is a delightful four year old. She figured out long ago that her "Papa" is a push...
