In anther story that is flying under the radar when it shouldn't, apparently when Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal re-signed with the team before the 2009, the Dodgers included a unique perk.
The Dodgers included a clause that would provide Furcal's hometown of Loma de Cabrera in the Dominican Republic with a fire truck.
In a Yahoo! Sports interview, Furcal says "A lot of poor people get killed in my hometown because they don’t have a fire truck. We’re doing something for this little town.”
After an L.A. truck was recently retired, the still-serviceable truck was donated and repainted. The Dodgers will pay to have it transported to Loma de Cabrera as well as have firemen travel there to train the local volunteers.
In a sports world where there are contract arguments over private jets, luxury boxes and massage therapists, it is nice to see both the Dodgers and Rafael Furcal agree to something honorable.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Shannon Sharpe
In staying with the recent Hall of Fame selection theme, Shannon Sharpe redefined the tight end position into what we know it today. Shannon was the first of the new-age tight ends that seem to be too quick to be guarded by a linebacker, but too big to be guarded by defensive backs.
Shannon Sharpe's career spanned 14 season, all but two with the Denver Broncos. When he retired in 2003, he held several records for tight ends, including receptions (815) and yards (10,060), which have since been broken by Tony Gonzalez.
To reach the highest level as Shannon Sharpe did or any professional does in their respective career, you have to be motivated.
Shannon Sharpe said in this interview that he was motivated by two things - cold oatmeal and getting wet when it rained.
Shannon said that when he was growing up, he lived with his Grandmother, who worked at a nursing home. They weren't wealthy and, many times, dinner consisted of cold oatmeal. The home he grew up in had an old tin roof and when it rained, the water leaked inside.
Sometimes, you don't have to be motivated to be the best. I would argue that, although the drive to succeed is powerful, trying to escape real life situations can be more moving. And when you factor in the drive to not only help yourself escape, but the love ones who make sacrifices for you, that may be all you need.
Shannon Sharpe was motivated to become a professional football player so he could to move his family to a home with a stable roof over their head and warm food on the table.
What motivates you?
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Shannon Sharpe's career spanned 14 season, all but two with the Denver Broncos. When he retired in 2003, he held several records for tight ends, including receptions (815) and yards (10,060), which have since been broken by Tony Gonzalez.
To reach the highest level as Shannon Sharpe did or any professional does in their respective career, you have to be motivated.
Shannon Sharpe said in this interview that he was motivated by two things - cold oatmeal and getting wet when it rained.
Shannon said that when he was growing up, he lived with his Grandmother, who worked at a nursing home. They weren't wealthy and, many times, dinner consisted of cold oatmeal. The home he grew up in had an old tin roof and when it rained, the water leaked inside.
Sometimes, you don't have to be motivated to be the best. I would argue that, although the drive to succeed is powerful, trying to escape real life situations can be more moving. And when you factor in the drive to not only help yourself escape, but the love ones who make sacrifices for you, that may be all you need.
Shannon Sharpe was motivated to become a professional football player so he could to move his family to a home with a stable roof over their head and warm food on the table.
What motivates you?
Visit our complete online resource for instructional baseball videos and our free eBook at www.ToTheTopPerformance.com.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Evgeni Malkin
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Evgeni Malkin recently suffered a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) in his knee. The injury will require surgery and will end his season.
After the diagnosis, Malkin sent Penguins General Manager Ray Shero a text message saying that he was sorry.
Sorry for what? He didn't try to get injured. Although, the Penguins chance of returning to the Stanley Cup Finals took a major hit, it isn't his fault.
One of the many life lessons my dad taught me at a young age was that, if you give your best, never tell a coach or teammate you are sorry.
Giving your all and falling short is part of sports. You can't always win and every single game isn't going to be perfect - in fact rarely, if ever, will you have a perfect game. But you can always show up and give the best effort you can.
If you are confident that you tried as best you could, never apologize.
Visit our complete online resource for instructional baseball videos and our free eBook at www.ToTheTopPerformance.com.
After the diagnosis, Malkin sent Penguins General Manager Ray Shero a text message saying that he was sorry.
Sorry for what? He didn't try to get injured. Although, the Penguins chance of returning to the Stanley Cup Finals took a major hit, it isn't his fault.
One of the many life lessons my dad taught me at a young age was that, if you give your best, never tell a coach or teammate you are sorry.
Giving your all and falling short is part of sports. You can't always win and every single game isn't going to be perfect - in fact rarely, if ever, will you have a perfect game. But you can always show up and give the best effort you can.
If you are confident that you tried as best you could, never apologize.
Visit our complete online resource for instructional baseball videos and our free eBook at www.ToTheTopPerformance.com.
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