I'm Christmas shopping today, which is causing some challenges. What do I give someone who seems to have everything? I'm pretty sure you have this same dilemma, too. So why not give something that will challenge and help them grow? Hard Comes First: The Guide...
The investment principle of buy low, sell high is easy in theory but difficult in real life because our emotions get in the way. The same is true in our personal lives. Prudent behavior is to quit being emotional and lead with the discipline of...
Meditation, prayer for others, and mindfulness are proven strategies to improve performance. In our program, we've recently started to allocate practice time to such endeavors, and I'm convinced it is helping our players respond to the stresses that competition and practice are designed to bring....
Studies indicate that New Year's resolutions are a recipe for failure. An overwhelming 91% of them never happen. So, what's the deal with these things? Why do they continue to be a thing? What is a resolution anyway? Resolution is the noun form of resolve. Derived...
My father has been in the hospital since August. While visiting him, I've been moved by how many people in the hospital are alone. I've also thought about the many people who live life alone who are in the hospital as well as the many...
Bill Porter is the winningest high school tennis coach in South Carolina history. I coached his daughter, Kayce, in junior tennis and his son, Lee, in junior tennis and at Wofford. At Wofford, Lee was an outstanding player who played at the top of our...
