After participating and researching college sport, I emphatically conclude that many of our athlete-students in big-time NCAA Division I sports have become “super- sized” with more practice time, film study, strength and conditioning sessions, and mandatory study halls (focused on eligibility and not graduation) at the expense of learning. In an effort to produce better [...]
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Be Careful What You Ask For: The Collateral Damage of Mirroring Big-Time Men’s Basketball
Intercollegiate women’s basketball has come a long way, baby. We now have better athletes, more coaching schemes and strategies, improved fitness regimens, high- tech uniforms, spacious locker rooms, and better attendance. On the surface it appears that the game has truly evolved to reflect the legislative purpose of Title IX; there can be no sex [...]
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Life After Sport: Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?
This article is written for the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association website and newsletter. Founded in 1981, the mission of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association is to promote women’s basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport of women’s basketball and to foster and promote the development of the [...]
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The Two Worlds of Tiger Collide: Do You Believe in Second Chances?
On this past Friday at 11:00 a.m. EST most of America stood still. Not for health care reform, terrorist declarations or even the death of a dignitary. Tiger Woods spoke directly to us as he took the microphone for the first time since his car accident on Thanksgiving and we listened. Although most Americans appear [...]
Tiger Acting Like a Black Athlete Now?
Tiger Woods has a problem and now so do I. I was naïve to think that I could survive this holiday season of Tigervision with its seemingly minute-by-minute reports of his self-described transgressions. Every media outlet needs a story to remain viable in this world of at-your-touch news and Tiger’s naughtiness provides the perfect scoop. [...]
Kennedy and Vick: A Tragedy of Redemption?
Sen. Edward “Teddy” Kennedy and Michael Vick are two celebrities who triumphed over tragic situations. Whoa Nellie! Let me bring you in on my thought pattern this morning as I drove to work thinking about the loss of the “Senate Lion.” What is redemption and how does America tally its votes? Does the color of [...]
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Questioning Black Leadership: If Barb’s In Charge — Should You Watch Your Wallet?
As a leadership scholar and proud member of the Black Greek Nation, I find it quite appropriate to comment on the sad state of affairs regarding the recently filed Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority lawsuit. President Barbara McKinzie and the executive director are being charged by eight sorority members of financial impropriety to the extent [...]
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Higher Education: A Right or Privilege for Intercollegiate Student-Athletes?
Get Real! That’s my kind response to the critics of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) recent academic reform policy that eliminates the minimum SAT and ACT scores for admission. This well-thought out and crafted course of action finally gives colleges the academic freedom and independence to do what they do best – make decisions [...]
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First Black Female CEO of a Fortune 500 Company – Black Scholars and Professionals Comment
From African American Money “Burns’ hire is inspirational and very strategic. With Pres. Obama’s seat at the highest table, it has now become prudent and most practical to allow one’s best and brightest to shine. This move is an example of how affirmative action can really work to positively affect change. All we ever need [...]
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Leaders Unite
Thanks for visiting this section. As a passionate educator in the field of human movement and leadership, I encourage you take the time to do your own personal inventory of your leadership philosophy and style. I have lots to share from folks much brighter and older than myself so I hope overtime you come back [...]
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