As I prepare for the GBO, I’m continually reminded that I’m in the process of crafting one of my best memories of the 2015 GBO as we speak. Years from now, when I look back on the experience, I’ll remember the time I put in practicing and preparing. This time spent getting ready for … Read more
Ever been in a slump? Just not getting any better? Disappointed in your scores because they are stagnant or maybe even going the wrong direction? Try this for a week. Stop keeping score. Yep, stop keeping score. Don’t pretend to do it but try to keep track in the background of your mind. Just stop … Read more
I can’t believe a week has gone by already, but it’s time for the second installment of our new weekly feature, The Road to the 2015 GBO. If you remember last week’s post, I touched on the first two things I put in place to train and get ready for the Glass Blown Open … Read more
The mini marker. It’s something you are required to have when playing tournaments. But did you know you are rarely required to actually use it? For most shots, you are allowed to throw from behind the disc you just threw. In most cases, this is an advantage. The rules state that your front foot is … Read more
So if you haven’t noticed, my posts can get a little long. I sit down at the keyboard and before I know it I’ve vomited 1,000-2,000 words into my MacBook. I really appreciate those of you that make it through those long articles. I also realize that there are many people whose eyes start to … Read more
I’ll be honest. Winter is not one of my favorite times of year. I’ll go sledding with my niece a couple of times, go skiing a few times, and find a way to enjoy a couple of other snowy days. Otherwise, I’d rather just skip to spring. This time of year, I am constantly on … Read more
It’s always amazing to me that no matter how old we get, play continues to be an important part of a healthy life. When we were kids, we all thought anything was possible. The world had yet to beat the optimism out of us. Because of that, we did amazing things. We didn’t quit, we … Read more
Who knew that in 1938 when Fred Morrison and his future wife Lucile were playing catch with a pie tin on a beach in Santa Monica, California that they would be planting the seed for the sport that we all know as disc golf. Albert Einstein said that play is the best form of research. … Read more
Yeah, I just said that. This week’s Wisdom Wednesday post, along with a recent post on Instagram by Will Shusterick really have me thinking. As the weather gets crappier and crappier, disc golfers will spend more and more time inside instead of outside playing. I’ll save you a very long rant about that one (put on … Read more
One of the reasons I talk so much about practice is that it’s one of the things I have the hardest time getting myself to do as much as I should. I’m sure none of you can relate, right? One thing that cuts my sessions short is when I start to get in a … Read more