EVERY DAY IS FATHER'S DAY FOR GREENWAY

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Cool story linked here about Minnesota Vikings LB and former Iowa Hawkeye great, Chad Greenway.

LAYOFFS CLAIM A GREAT TEACHER

From Coach Kopperud:  You gotta love reading stories about people who are passionate about whatever they do in life, but you can't help but feel saddened and disappointed to read about an amazing band teacher in Los Angeles who lost his job due to budget cuts.  Dedicated, passionate educators mold the youth of our country and truly make a positive impact on the future of our society; to see one of our best and brightest lose his job because of a funding issue is deplorable.  Please read the article about Ray Vizcarra here.

NEW ENGLAND AND OREGON OFFENSE

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Love this article about the New England Patriots offense, with credit to Chip Kelly and the Oregon Ducks, linked here.  Play fast!

MUST READ: HOW TO CREATE AN ATHLETE IN IOWA

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Wow...you have to read this amazing article from former Iowa City West Trojan and Iowa Hawkeye, Nate Kaeding, linked here.  Always take pride in Iowa!

HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO SUGGESTIONS?

Take a look at this interesting article, linked here.  So, how do you respond to suggestions?

BELONGING TO A HIGH SCHOOL TEAM

One of the greatest feelings in the world is to feel like you truly belong to a team, and there is no better evidence of this than high school sports.  Take a look at a very good article written by a senior at Marion (IA) High School, linked here.  Be a part of something greater than yourself!  Be on a team!

NICK SABAN SPEECH

Watch this motivational speech from Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban at his 2011 football camp at the University of Alabama: