I caution against beginning or ending a quotation with ellipses

The absolute bottom line in coaching is organization and preparing for practice.

The proper use of commas is often more art than science.

As the leader, part of the job is to be visible and willing to communicate with everyone

Consistent motivation usually comes from a consuming desire to be able to perform at your best under pressure, namely, the pressure produced by tough competition. If a player needed me to light a fire under him by turning the other team into a demon, he was lacking something I couldn't give him.

We all know gifs are pronounced "jifs," right? Their creator says so, damn it!

One of the common traits of outstanding performers-coaches, athletes, managers, sales representatives, executives, and others who face a daily up/down, win/lose accounting system-is that a rejection, that is, defeat, is quickly forgotten, replaced eagerly by pursuit of a new order, client, or opponent.