Inspiration

Rise Above

By Coach Kip
Jhontel Franklin

“You realize you’re going to miss them, don’t you?” Rohlman said.
Darius McNeal nodded his head. He understood what had to be done.
It really bothers me that they keep showing all these fights going on in schools.  It really makes people think that is all that goes on.  That schools are out of control.  That it… »

The Economy and the US

By Coach Kip

So once again the government is stepping in to bail out people who are stupid.  Yes I hate to use that word but they are stupid.  Why should we pay for a bunch of people who took advantage of those of us who were less responsible?  They took advantage of us who were less educated… »

Smiling Does More Than Make People Think

By Coach Kip
Dalai Lama Smile

You know the old phrase, ’smile, it will make people wonder what you are up to.’ Well a simple smile can go a long way.
You ever wonder how that person gets his or her way all the time? You know that person. The one who always gets the best tables, the one… »

Living and Dying

By Coach Kip
Grandma Kipke

My Grandmother who was 98 just passed away. It is very sad, but it is also a very happy time. She was ready, and had been ready. I am sure that it was very frustrating for her for the last few years. Her mind is as sharp as ever, and we… »

Find your Center

By Coach Kip
Golf Course at Sunrise

Why do I like golf? To me golf is a meditation. It is a way for me to get away and be free from the day and the happenings around me. Why do we all need a place like this to go?

We all need a simple place to go to get balance… »

Coaches can Teach You alot about Business and Yourself

By Coach Kip
Coach K

What can Top Coaches teach you?
 
All top coaches are different. That is usually what makes them a top coach. Whether it is Coach Krzyzewski at Duke, Coach Belichick at New England, or your high school coach like , they all have a few of the same characteristics that we can learn from.
 
Set… »

Quitting but not Losing

By Coach Kip
Giving It Your All

I have just recently discovered an interesting thing about myself. At Christmas break I announced to the school that I will not be returning after this semester. I resigned my coaching position and informed the administrators that they will need to find a new Algebra teacher. It was a relief, it was… »

Do you Believe even when it is Difficult?

By Coach Kip

Do you believe in the difficult things?
Having belief is one of those things that I am beginning to realize that maybe I am taking for granted. It is very difficult to describe. It is very difficult to explain the difference between being able to act as if you believe and actually believing. … »

Lorenzo Neal

By Coach Kip

Lorenzo Neal is a 15 year NFL veteran. Not many people have heard of him. He plays Fullback, an old position that is quickly being done away with. Our football team for the last two years didn’t have one, and had no need for one.
Lorenzo is currently on the San Diego Chargers…. »