Monthly Archives: April 2011

Motivation Memories

Motivation by Coach Hays Half the battle in strength and conditioning (and coaching, for that matter) is motivating people to work harder and more efficiently than they want to. Here are a few of my “tools” I used over the … Continue reading

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Forest of Peace

Rest Day Read (SR-83) Shantivanam, Forest of Peace I haven’t been a lot of places in my lifetime, but the Shantivanam House of Prayer in Easton, Kansas is the most holy place I have been to.  When my uncle was … Continue reading

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Good Friday

Ellis Unit One by Steve Earle I think the S. Earle’s point of view of the executioner in this song hits home when talking about executions (i.e capital punishment).  Especially hits home on the remembrance of the day Jesus Christ … Continue reading

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The Beginnings of Arlington National Cemetery

The Beginnings of Arlington National Cemetery Arlington House Union Quartermaster General Montgomery  Meigs appropriated land around Arlington House from its owner Gen. Robert E. Lee in June 1864 for use as Arlington National Cemetery.  General Meigs wanted to make Arlington … Continue reading

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PLAY CALLING

Play Calling by Coach Hays One of my all-time favorite things about football is play calling.  I loved it as a coach, especially on the defensive side of the ball.  As I was a fan long before I was a … Continue reading

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