Walk the walk

How many times have you heard someone say something and it leaves you scratching your head? Or how many times have you heard a person (for example Rob Ryan) make a claim vocally and not be able to back it up (loss to the Eagles). These situations are grouped in with a very valid label, those who talk the talk, but don't walk the walk.

Me, I've always been a walker, and hardly ever been a talker. I believe that the walking is the most important thing. Despite our rocky relationship, I remember one thing my father taught me when I was coming up through middle school and high school and having success. He told me, let the people do the talking for you. Don't ever blow your own horn, if you earn praise, and walk the walk, then the talk will come.

This time of year, we hear a lot of people talk about how they love basketball, and are so excited for their season, etc., etc. First of all, it bugs me to hear that because if you really love basketball, it doesn't matter what time of year it is, and you're always excited to be on a court. Secondly, it's easy to say you're excited for something, but then not prove it when it gets around to happening. It's a small thing, but something we all should be weary of, because I think we're all guilty at some point.

I don't think there's a problem with making a bold statement. We've all made them. I've played in plenty of huge games and talked a little crap before, if you're a competitor, it happens. That's the passion seeping through. But, don't make a habit of it. When you do talk, you have to back it up in the way you walk. Better yet, don't talk about doing something, go out and do it.

When something's weighing heavy on your heart and mind, it's a huge drag. I've had a huge dark cloud, elephant in the room, whatever you want to call it hanging over my head lately. I keep thinking it's going to go away, but I guess they never do. Sometimes you have to face these things head on, learn from them, and get better. It's a challenge I've issued myself, to deal with it tomorrow.

I don't really delve into the political realm very much, but one thing bugs me. We all talk about the U.S. Government needing to lower the deficit and make cuts right now. The problem is, as soon as the government tries to cut anything, we see all of these propaganda commercials and what not that are paid for by lobbyist groups who have special interests in these areas. It's frustrating that lobbyists and corporations have so much control in this country that they can dictate how our lawmakers vote and act. Sadly enough, the same type of propaganda is spread to dissuade Americans that certain laws created to help them are bad for them, when actually they aren't. I don't get it, but I guess I don't have to.

Closing this post, I'm so happy to be a part of the Cosby Girls Basketball family. We have 28 girls in our program this year, with a good number of new faces. Those players, and the people I have the privilege to coach with mean so much to me. Our program really is a family, full of unique, hard working people that come together to make something great. This winter is going to be another great one, thanks to them.

Time to hit the gym. Thanks for reading. Follow me on twitter, and.... keep walking.

-- TP