Author: Don Yaeger

Committing to Great Change

Written on September 27, 2012.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and interview many of the world’s top athletes and champions. While their greatness had more to do with their inner characteristics than their ability to touch their toes, I’d be out-of-touch if I completely overlooked the physical conditioning of the great ones. To this day, Michael Jordan looks like he could put a jersey on and make an NBA roster....

Jim Kelly

Written on September 25, 2012.

“Records Are Made to be Broken…” They know their legacy isn’t what they did on the field. They are well-rounded. I’ve not always been a fan of the Buffalo Bills. I don’t dislike them, but I’ve just never “circled the wagons” like so many others. I felt bad for Jim Kelly when he lost four straight Super Bowls, but that he had a chance to play in four is a bigger...

Are You in Their Head?

Written on September 21, 2012.

College football has once again intercepted a powerful life lesson in the quest for greatness. This week, the value comes with one glance at the Top 5 Associated Press rankings. Alabama is the top rated team in college football followed by LSU, Oregon, Florida State and Georgia. It’s a list of football powerhouses that are the dreaded matchup for every other team on their respective schedules. Just imagine the...

Second Chance Greatness

Written on September 11, 2012.

The US Open at Flushing Meadows gave me the chance to have a true New York City experience filled with stars and one of the NYC’s most historic sporting events… Where else can you go in the Big Apple where backhands, smashes and faults aren’t followed by flashing lights and police sirens? While I admit that my passion for US Open tennis far outweighs my actual skill level on the courts, I couldn’t...

Dade Association of School Administration

Written on September 5, 2012.

“Throughout my career I’ve heard many presentations on a variety of topics and have dealt with a number of presenters as well, and I can truly say that you are definitely one of the best!” Delio G. Diaz | DASA Executive Director

Never Out of It

Written on August 30, 2012.

Life has once again given us a crystal clear reminder that competition reigns supreme…and that you’re only out of a game when you decide you are (or the buzzer sounds!). Every summer, the Little League World Series showcases the best of the best on both the domestic and international fronts. Pre-adolescent baseball players take their swings and get their earliest test of global competition.

The Sweet Brand

Written on August 23, 2012.

College football is ready to kick off another year loaded with opportunities for greatness. But the countdown to kickoff goes beyond the usual sell-out crowds or the frequent clashing of helmets and shoulder pads.

Don Yaeger interview on ESPN

Written on August 20, 2012.

LeBron’s Leap Year

Written on August 15, 2012.

The closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics capped off an athletic celebration of more than 40 world records being etched in history, and more than 100 Olympic records being shattered. In a span of 17 days, thousands of the top athletes on the planet showcased what had been, in most cases, at least four years of relentless training. The Summer Games gave us nearly 3 weeks worth of men and women striving for success....