Mindset of a Champion – Dose of Durkin

I just wrapped one of the busiest times of my year. June and July are crazy because I’m prepping my NFL athletes for training camp and the upcoming football season. And I LOVE IT!!! The guys all departed for Training Camp within the last few days and the groundwork has been laid for what should […]

“48” Traits Of A Champion

My friends, it’s a BIG week. It’s SUPER BOWL week. And the SUPER BOWL crowns a world-champion. I love that word “CHAMPION.” In some way, shape, or form, we all want to be a champion, don’t we? Whether it be in sports, or in life, we all strive to fill our potential and be our […]

LABOR DAY!!!!

Labor Day weekend. For many reasons, I always love this weekend. But there is one reason that really stands out. Let me share. You may have heard me tell this story because I have told it every Labor Day weekend for the past 25 years. It was Labor Day weekend in the Fall of 1988 at […]

Inside a Champion’s Mind: 7 Lessons I’ve Learned From Pete Sampras

Inside a Champion’s Mind: 7 Lessons I’ve Learned From Pete Sampras Until Roger Federer came along, Pete Sampras held the record for winning the most Grand Slam titles of any player in history. He is one of the greatest players of all time. His book, A Champion’s Mind – Lessons From a Life in Tennis, […]