The Streaks and Slumps of Batting Inertia
The Streaks and Slumps of Batting Inertia An object in motion tends to stay in motion; an object at rest tends to stay at rest - at this point we are all fairly well aware of Sir Isaac Newton’s pr...
We all have our own hopes and expectations, our own reasons for encouraging our kids to play sports. Maybe we want our little athletes to enjoy the game as much as we did at their age, or maybe the...
Lessons in Empathy with D-Back Role Models
Empathy: the ability to understand and share in someone else’s emotions without necessarily sharing their experiences. Finding a way to put oneself in another’s shoes, so to speak, requires highly ...
As a parent, you remember your child’s first game of catch like it was yesterday. Keep your eye on the ball, you said. It was such a proud moment when your little ball player threw it back to you,...
Happy 100th Birthday to Wrigley Field
On April 23rd, 1914, Wrigley Field opened its doors for the first time for the Chicago Cubs’ home opener that year. Known then by a different name, the stadium that we now know as Wrigley would lat...
Making the Cut: When Should it Start?
Making the Cut: When Should it Start? Since their first Little League game, we’ve loved watching our kids take the diamond every year to play for their local baseball or softball team. Win or lose,...