Anita DeFrantz’s heels clicked softly on the concrete steps leading up to the District of Columbia courthouse. The tall white building glared down at her, reminding her how important this was, not only to her, but to the others she came to represent. She thought of her rowing team, enjoying a day of practice, about … Read more
Their country’s government. But still the boycott occurred, and soon more people and countries got involved. As the word of an Olympic boycott spread throughout the globe, opinions from athletes, countries, and the media started to form. Many of the American athletes opposed the ban, since they felt it was a waste of years of … Read more
“A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be” (Tom Landry). In order for athletes to achieve their highest goal, they need to have an effective coach who will … Read more