The World According to joeblack

This blog is my opinion and does not represent the opinion of any corporation, association, or other entity. Even my family will disavow affiliation or complicity with my opinions from time to time. It is also original material that I have composed although it may be published elsewhere.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Not necessarily vicarious

OK. I get it. You want your children to have opportunities that you did not have. You want your children to accomplish things you did not...

Monday, October 14, 2019

You may not choose to be a role model but you are

I happen to believe that our true character is revealed by how we act when no one is watching. We need to also consider that even when we...

Sunday, October 6, 2019

I'm not going anywhere

I will retire one day. Not today. Not soon. But one day. I will give up my spot on the sidelines of the Maryville High School football team...

Monday, September 30, 2019

The future of youth sports is in jeopardy

We have a national crisis. Our kids are at risk of having the opportunity to play sports. Why? Because of the physical and verbal abuse th...

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

It's not about the bike

I made a new friend and rode my bicycle this past week. I know what you’re thinking--“Oh no, not another story about the bicycle.” Nope. ...

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Coach Dutton

I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with some old high school football teammates. And when I say old, I mean it. This was the 50 ...

Monday, August 26, 2019

Dealing with the heat

I’ve written this column before. Several times. I’m probably going to use some of the same language in here. I avoided going back to read...

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