Author: Don Yaeger

Synnex Corporation

Written on April 15, 2011.

“I have never attended a breakout that taught me so much about myself, and how I can improve what others think of me as yours did. For that, I can’t thank you enough.” Chris Phillips | Director – Channel Development

Power Of The Team

Written on April 5, 2011.

Jeff Gordon has applied to life much of what he’s learned in racing — and believes the elements required for success in both are not that different. In the final minutes of last year’s Subway Fresh Fit 600 in Phoenix, Jeff Gordon was in the lead and poised to win the race with three laps to go. As he pulled into the pit for his final stop, his crew bounded over the wall, replacing all four tires and refueling...

Bethany Hamilton

Written on April 1, 2011.

Lessons in Greatness It was a warm morning, perfect for the beach, when 13-year-old surfing champion Bethany Hamilton paddled out on her board to catch some waves with her friends. Already one of the most talked-about young surfers in Hawaii, Bethany had a score of championships to her name and was well on her way to living her dream of becoming a professional. But something happened in the water on the morning of...

Building A World-Class Team

Written on March 7, 2011.

Mike Krzyzewski’s principles for building a world-class team may not surprise you. Even so, how is Coach K able to do it year after year, team after team? Most coaches would consider leading a team to an Olympic gold medal a capper for a pretty good year. The same goes for winning an NCAA national championship. Or a FIBA world championship. Mike Krzyzewski, head coach of the Duke Blue Devils and Team USA, led...

Jason McElwain

Written on March 1, 2011.

Contagious Enthusiasm They are positive thinkers, they are enthusiastic and that enthusiasm rubs off! We are coming off of my favorite sports weekend of the entire year: March Madness! Honestly, who out there had VCU and Richmond in the Sweet Sixteen? But with all the talk of Bracket Busters and Cinderella teams, nothing that happened this weekend compares to my favorite springtime basketball story which occurred...

Michael Oher

Written on February 1, 2011.

What Off-Season? They are always working towards the next game… It’s one the most memorable scenes in one of Hollywood’s most memorable movies. A large African-American teenager named Michael Oher is walking down the street, hunched over against the cold, when an affluent family in a silver BMW pulls up next to him. The mother, played wonderfully in the movie by Sandra Bullock, asks where he is...

Drew Brees

Written on January 1, 2011.

When Everyone is Watching… They embrace the idea of being a role model! Over my years at Sports Illustrated, one of my favorite moments each week was getting a look at the images that were chosen for the cover of the magazine. My favorite cover of all time was published last Feb. 15, the week after the Super Bowl. On it is pictured New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, fresh off his team’s big win,...

Raising Champions

Written on October 6, 2010.

For the patriarch of football’s first family, his No. 1 lesson for his boys had nothing to do with football. In the sweltering bayou country of southern Louisiana, four accomplished men reunite every summer, bunking together as roommates in the cramped living quarters of a small college. “As a fan of the game, I’m pleased the two sides have reached a deal and, as a professional, I want to get back...