Kirk Mango commented on 3 Keys to Athletic Success:

“Nice piece Doug. I like all and would especially encourage number 2, "Work a System." Way to many waste precious potential by not understanding this point.”

Kirk Mango commented on Sports On A Budget:

“Your brothers advice, "Invest in what you want them to become," he said. "Spend your money on things that will put them on the path to becoming the type of person you want them to be," is a well thought out with great merit!!!

Nice piece Janis”

Kirk Mango commented on A Real Soccer Mom's Story:

“Wow, great story. Brought back memories of my daughter tearing her ACL as a sophomore in high school, and blowing out her ankle as a senior, tough tough things for any young athlete (and parent) to deal with.

Aubrey is very impressive. As a 32 year veteran in education, I don't see that many young athletes with this type of maturity and attitude. If she continues to keep her priorities straight, works hard, and keeps some sense of balance in her life, she will go far. Life just has a way of paying back those who commit themselves to excellence.

Again, great story!!!”

Kirk Mango commented on Wanda Pratt on raising NBA star, Kevin Durant:

“Very well done, moving, and inspiring video. Such a wonderful, caring, and dedicated mom. There are some deep messages here all could learn from.
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Kirk Mango commented on Building Character Through Sports:

“Hey, what do you mean 60 years old. I am a good distance from 60, yet closer to 60 than my profile picture. You are pretty close though, I am in my mid 30's in that picture.

I do have a more recent pic in my photo group. In fact it is what I use on my Tribune ChicagoNow blog, my website, and on my FB page. Weplay is free to use whichever pic they want. I am fine with that I guess.

Talk to you soon.

Best

Kirk
ChicagoNow: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/athletes-sports-experience/
Website: http://www.becomingatruechampion.com/
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Kirk Mango commented on USA Hockey Considers Pee Wee Skill Ban:

“Concussions are bad enough. Outside of that safety concern is the idea that it diminishes the "art" of the game.”

Kirk Mango commented on Top 5 Mistakes Coaches & Parents Make:

“I think it important to distinguish the difference between a coach or parent expecting a young athlete to improve each and every day (as #4 states) and encouraging them to strive toward accomplishing daily objectives.

The former is extrinsic, coming from the outside, while the latter inspires intrinsic motivation, a very good thing for athletes.

I see #4, under "mistakes" above, as two separate entities. It is when a coach or parent combines the two, making it "Life or Death" by "requiring that every young athlete improve by a certain amount each day," that can cause issues. It can be a fine line but an important one.”