INDIANA PACERS

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"We always say that when you have the basketball, you've got to think pass and when you don't have the basketball, you've got to think score" is a fantastic quote from Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel, which is stated in this article about the selflessness of the Indiana Pacers, linked here

THE IOWA WAY

Earlier we shared a video about Iowa wrestler Tony Ramos in a series of documentaries called the "Iowa Way," and here are the other videos that have been released in the series.  They are definitely worth watching:

Iowa Way trailer

Tony Ramos video

Matt McDonough video

Derek St. John video

KEVIN EASTMAN ON MENTAL TOUGHNESS

Love this quote from LA Clippers assistant coach Kevin Eastman on toughness:

"Mental toughness is not usually seen in the actions of a person, but rather in the reaction of a person."

BRAD STEVENS REMAINS DRIVEN BY THE COMPETITION

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This article about Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, linked here, is well worth the read.

ZACH MCCABE INTERVIEW

Check out a very good interview with current Iowa Hawkeye men's basketball player Zach McCabe, linked here

LE MARS VOLLEYBALL TO STATE

Check out these two articles about the Le Mars volleyball them and their thrilling victory over Heelan, clinching a state tournament berth, linked here and here

A POWERFUL LETTER FROM YOGI ROTH

Check out this powerful letter to Richie Incognito (of the Miami Dolphins) from Yogi Roth, written here

THE CHEMISTRY OF THE BOSTON RED SOX

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Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox on a well-deserved World Series title.  Check out this article that profiles the key to their success, the team chemistry, linked here.

BOBBY LUTZ MAKING AN IMPACT

One of the best coaches in the game is NC State assistant Bobby Lutz.  Check out this great article that profiles the human side of this awesome coach, linked here

DOC RIVERS INVIGORATED BY OPPORTUNITY WITH CLIPPERS

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Check out this article about new LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, linked here.  Also, this is a fantastic quote from the article:

"Here, I don't know yet. The thing a player has to ask himself: Do you want to choose winning over standing out? Dwyane Wade made that choice, and I don't think he gets enough credit. LeBron [James] is clearly the best player in the league, but Wade was an All-Star, had a ring, an MVP in the Finals, and he chose winning over standing out.

"It's a choice every player on every championship team has to do."

TOM CLANCY'S 5 RULES FOR WRITING AND LIFE

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The late Tom Clancy offers some interesting insights, linked here

A REASON TO SHOW UP

Check out this awesome blog post from Diane Lichtenberg, a teacher and coach at Bettendorf (IA) High School.  There are some fantastic insights, linked here

KAWHI LEONARD

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As the NBA season kicks off, check out this article about one of the rising stars in the NBA (Kawhi Leonard) and what has made him successful, linked here