Articles by Ryan Wiley
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Monday Motivation: Failure Leads to Success
By Ryan Wiley|July 24, 2023
I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and...
HAPPY MONDAY!
Monday Motivation: Hank Aaron Says to Keep on Swinging!
By Ryan Wiley|July 17, 2023
My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging....
TACKLE FOOTBALL RECRUITING!
Pros and Cons of Attending Football Camps
By Ryan Wiley|July 10, 2023
Football camps are one of the best ways to be recruited as a football athlete. Camps are a way to showcase your skills to many different football coaches. However, all...
MONDAY, FUNDAY!
Monday Motivation: Sports Reveal Character
By Ryan Wiley|July 10, 2023
Sports don't build character, they reveal it. – John Wooden John Wooden was a legendary coach because of his success in college basketball, winning 10 national championships in a 12-year...
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Monday Motivation: Teamwork Beats Talent
By Ryan Wiley|July 3, 2023
Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. – Michael Jordan Micheal Jordan is considered one of the best basketball players in the world. The GOAT stresses the importance...
college baseball
Athlete Feature: University of Virginia Baseball Player Jake Gelof
By Ryan Wiley|June 23, 2023
The current Junior Jake Gelof has had a lot of hype after his 2022 breakout season. The third baseman batted a .377 with 65 runs and broke the program record...
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Monday Motivation: Don’t Fear Failure!
By Ryan Wiley|June 19, 2023
Never let the fear of striking out get in your way. -Babe Ruth It is very important to work hard to achieve a goal. However, there will never be success...
football
Monday Motivation: Just Enjoy Playing!
By Ryan Wiley|June 12, 2023
“Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The OPPORTUNITY to play.” —Mike Singletary Mike Singletary is one of the legends of professional football. In his 12-season...
UConn
7 of the Best Dynasties in College Athletics
By Ryan Wiley|June 8, 2023
College sports are so fun to watch because it can be anyones game. For example, people love March Madness because it is virtually impossible to make a perfect bracket. However,...
college football
Top High School Football Recruits of the Last Decade. Where Are They Now?
By Ryan Wiley|June 7, 2023
This article shows the top athlete in every high school football recruiting class from 2014-2022 according to 247sports.com. Many of these top athletes have gone on to have amazing college and...
News Alert
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX Legislation: Where Do Trans Athletes Currently Stand Under Title IX?
By Ryan Wiley|May 17, 2023
Transgender participation in athletics hangs in the balance as the courts and legislatures debate the topic. Recently, House Republicans passed a bill called H.R.734 or the Protection of Women and...
Rejection Stings!
Feeling Burned? 3 Lessons Rejection Teaches Athletes in the Recruiting Process
By Ryan Wiley|May 4, 2023
Rejection is an unfortunate part of the recruiting process. The inadequate feelings of not being enough to attend a good athletic program can stop motivation in its tracks. However, as...