I grew up playing, watching and talking about hockey.Since we lived in a little fishing village far enough away from everything as to not really have a home team and I was enamored with New York City, even planning to move there as a grownup, the New York Rangers became my team. I loved them then, love them still, and that's why I suffer annual playoff pains.It can be hard when you love a team this much, regardless of the sport. You become personally invested to such a degree that your mood soars to the sky when they win, and falls to the deepest depths when they lose.Years ago, … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Family Needs to Attend New York Liberty Games
One of my favorite things to do with my daughter is to attend New York Liberty basketball games. If you haven't been to a game before or you missed the 2017 season opener, there's a lot of season left. If you need more persuading, here are five reasons why Liberty games are so awesome:
1. They play in The Garden Madison Square Garden is one of the best places in the country to watch a game. The energy of the fans. The history of the arena. Seriously, nothing beats it! 2. Family friendly and affordable "Affordable" and "New York City" are … [Read more...]Losing In Sports a Teaching Moment for Parents as Well as Kids
Chances are you took many losses while becoming the man you are today, but watching your kids catch an L isn’t always the easiest.My oldest son recently took not one but two back-to-back Ls in basketball like his name was Meek Mill! These were two huge championship games in competitive basketball leagues and I won’t lie, losing both hurt even if we got second place in both leagues.Even though I was the coach and was super upset I couldn’t show that to the kids. See, us dads get all caught up in our feelings forgetting that our kids are lost in their feelings. They need someone strong … [Read more...]