With the competitive season now upon us this blog topic is dedicated to parents. The concept has been inspired by a wide range of support approaches I have witnessed   parents use on their children over the years. Some work well and some are in dire need of re-evaluation. Anchor: a person or thing that provides stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain...

Hi All- Just a reminder that the USAG Board Elections come to a close soon. I have been nominated and accepted to run for the USAG board of directors. I think I can provide the much needed voice that coaches, athletes and judges need on this important governing body. Can you pass this request for support (votes) on to your professional members friends and staff...

Blog: Post Olympics     The euphoric highs associated with the phenomenal successes of Team USA at the Olympic games linger to this day. Sometimes it feels as if I was watching some well scripted movie with me playing a role as supporting actor. The stars are the stars and the supporting cast quickly learns that they are just that…...

Olympic Games- Blog Post 7     The Olympic Games provided case and point to the old adage “that’s why you play the game”. Jordyn was picked by many as the pre-meet favorite in the All Around… but that is why you play the game. If their was a “LOCK” for a gold medal, most would have placed their money on Makayla Maroney and her world...

I will start by reposting something I wrote on Facebook following team pre-lims. Thanks for all the texts, tweets, emails and such. Obviously pre-lims did not go as planned but we have zero excuses. Jo had a good day (4th in the world) but was not as good as her teammates on this day. We congratulate Gabby and Aly on their remarkable performances and are...

The Olympic Games- Post 1     Training drudged on. It was simply evident that the newness of the situation had worn off. The newness of being together as an Olympic Team, the newness of impressing Martha was now becoming old at the ranch. Everybody was ready to get the show on the road. Still the ladies plugged away at perfection and even hit the...

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Do you want me to pick up the tab for your choice of any of my Success Videos?   (already have them all?  No problem, you will be first on the list to receive my newest DVD once its available.) Well, this is how we are going to do it…..with a CONTEST! This is LIMITED to only our clients and VIP members to participate in and we’re going to make...

Oct 4, 2010

Check out this great new feature of my blog called “Ask John?”  This was a suggestion I received while reviewing my weekly tea leaves and Taro cards.  A voice came to me… “John, answer their questions”…. I hear voices often (probably a bi- product of chalk dust cluttered synapses.) Anyway, blog readers will have the opportunity to...