Dan Nelson

Life with kids and a boxer

WIP just had to throw out two weeks of Bryce Harper programming with that swing.

If we want track to survive in the NCAA, we need to go back to a more local model. The flying across the country for qualifying model is going to lead to our demise. We've got at least be closer to other sports, even given our team size differences.

For performance, the tortoise really does beat the hare. A big new study looked at 34,000 elite performers found that: Early success rarely predicts adult achievement. Exceptional young performers peaked quickly but narrowly mastered one thing. Exceptional adults reached their peak gradually. They engaged in broader, multidisciplinary practice early on.

The kids who come to college used to being motivated by mom, dad, or coach often don’t make it. That motivation works in the short term, but it quickly fades. To be successful over the long haul, we all need motivation that comes from deep within: thegrowtheq.com/quit-trying-to…

Bill Simmons rips FloSports for nightmare streaming experiences awfulannouncing.com/podcasts/bill-…

@EACoachDavis If only the state of Pennsylvania had a coaches association that could sponsor a clinic

Bring them to Philly!

Prayerful wishes to John Mooney on a wonderful retirement following 70 years of service to the league and 50 years on the PCL Executive Committee @PAcatholic @LaSalle_Sports @SJPrep_Sports @Wood_Vikings @OHara_Lions @FJAthletics @johnknebels

@oldschooltrack @PennTrackXC Actually causes problems for coaches the athlete doesn't understand they didn't run say a 55 sec 400

@docmyrtlewood @PennTrackXC I’m with you. 😩 wasted effort on their part 🤦‍♂️

@PennTrackXC @oldschooltrack someone please tell the timers with a 3 turn stagger in the 4x4 - you only split it 3 times - the first leg isn't 400 meters

Follow along tomorrow for the Penn Wood Rap Curry Inv - entries listed results.run.tf/meets/45267

Congratulations to Marple Newtown’s Justine Rimple and Gabby Nelson for being named to the indoor All Delco Team!!! Justine was recognized for sprints and jumps, and Gabby was recognized for hurdles and jumps!! Both girls had amazing seasons!!! Both 3 sport athletes! Wonderful job girls!!! @marplenewtown @DTMattSmith @MBarkannNBCS @DelcoSports @sportsdoctormd @BillMaas @TerryToohey @delcosportsBob @PaPrepLive

PA State meet gets more competitive every year. Here are the times it took to get in.

TFCAofGP fans youtube.com/live/HKGD3vIuX…

This is for all the coaches in other sports who think running a certain time in the mile or even the 2 mile for preseason is necessary - these women are world class athletes not HS athletes

Indoor Track Season!

Part of performing at the highest level is learning to let go. Trying harder, exerting more effort, often backfires. Think: The batter who tries to swing harder. The Sprinter who tries to force running faster Do the work in practice. Then trust yourself to execute.

Follow along on Tuesday for the Central Athletic League XC Championship results.run.tf/meets/40427 @TerryToohey @DelcoSports

Follow along for the live results of the Green Raider Distance Night @Ridley_XC Tuesday 10/8 start time 6 pm results.run.tf/meets/40426

Kickoff classic!