The following column was published in Wootton's Common Sense newspaper. Communication is essential to any sports team. But to the occasional spectator, the athletes on the field may appear to be speaking a foreign language. From playcalls to formations to moves to gear, the language of our sports teams is so strange and confusing … Continue reading Varsity Letter: Varsity Vernacular
Published as a Varsity Letter column in Wootton’s Common Sense newspaper Prior to the start of the wrestling season, the football roster of the Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets, a school that was the 3A state champion and beat the Patriots 47-9 along the way, was posted in the boys’ locker room. Each of the players … Continue reading Varsity Letter: Multi sport approach pays off
Published as a Varsity Letter column in Wootton's Common Sense newspaper Call participation awards the downfall of youth sports all you want, but the truth of the matter is that the ability to participate is what allows sports to be so enjoyable. The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, the brotherhood and sisterhood of … Continue reading Varsity Letter: Surviving the Guillotine
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