Well we came to a realization. Training isn’t everything. I have always said been of the opinion that a high level of quality training is the most important thing for a child athlete. And I still feel that way. But where does that end? There has to be a time when the team becomes the focus. I think Johnny is at that point. He has the skills now. He’s very technical but based on the…

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Little Johnny made the first cut of the ODP (Olympic Development Program). Needless to say we are very proud and Johnny is very excited to make the team again. For those of you not familiar with ODP, it’s been around since the late 70′s I believe. I was selected twice waaaayyy back in the 80′s – so it’s been around a long time…

When little Johnny was born I asked myself the question – “I wonder if little Johnny will be a young athlete like I was?” I think every parent asks themselves something similar. Will he be smart and go to Harvard like I did? Will he love motorcycles like me? God I hope we have something in common. Now it goes without saying, he’s my baby, I love him like nothing else in the world. Whatever…

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