Authenticity and Resilience: The Grounded Mindset of a Champion
Staying grounded, to me, means never forgetting where you came from. Growing up in Dyer, Indiana, I learned early on that nothing was handed to me. Every single accomplishment I’ve achieved has been a result of hard work, determination, and a willingness to keep...
Not Seeking Approval
You Can’t Make Everyone Happy – and That’s Okay There’s a quiet kind of freedom in realizing this truth: no matter what you do, not everyone’s going to be happy. For so long, I tried to meet every expectation, to be everything for everyone – the ideal teammate, the...
Strength in Difference
Before I joined Team USA, I hadn’t really thought deeply about the unique individual contribution I made to a team. Sure, I knew that I contributed to the team as a skilled bowler, and I was a team player. But, what I mean here is that, in my early college bowling...
Virtual Shift
I recently faced a pivotal moment. One of those moments that challenge you to adapt. As you know, I underwent my partial knee replacement surgery on September 13. While I recover, I am temporarily unable to coach on the lanes. Driving, and giving in-person lessons,...
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