NATE LOENSER ARTICLE

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This is a great article on Chicago Bulls video coordinator and Iowa native Nate Loenser, linked here

TOM CREAN ON LEADERSHIP

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Take a few minutes to read this great article on leadership, among other topics, written by Indiana men's basketball coach Tom Crean, linked here

A CONVERSATION WITH GREGG POPOVICH

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This excerpted interview with Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich...yes...it's a must-read:  LINK

THE SELFLESS PLAY OF KRIS BRYANT

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Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs on advancing to the NLCS.  It takes selfless players to reach this point, and rookie Kris Bryant exemplifies selfless play, which is a model for athletes of all ages to follow.  Read the quotes from manager Joe Maddon, along with some from Bryant, about playing multiple positions in the field for the Cubs:

"It comes down to the personal agenda of the player.  Bryant is all about winning, only.  He's a real selfless player."  (Cubs manager Joe Maddon)

"If the Cubs ask me to play right field, I'll play the heck out of it."  (Kris Bryant)

PAT ANGERER/BRETT GREENWOOD ARTICLE

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Take a few minutes to read this powerful article about friends and teammates, Pat Angerer and Brett Greenwood (also former Hawkeyes), linked here

COACHES: CLINT HURDLE ARTICLE

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If you are a coach, you should take a few minutes to read this great article about Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, linked here

LOOKING FOR CHARACTER IN RECRUITS

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Whether you are an athlete, coach, or parent, take a few minutes and read this short article about what highly successful Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin looks for in a recruit.  These traits can be applied to any walk of life.  Check out the article linked here