Clayton Kershaw- LA Dodgers
Heading to spring training in Arizona for a follow-up interview with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, along with a few guys from the bullpen. I’m excited–first time going to spring training!
Kevin Mawae: NFLPA President
Check out my new article on Kevin Mawae, the NFLPA President that made a lot of headlines during the 2010 season. I still can’t believe I got to hear firsthand about his experience in the league. This guy deserves major respect. Read Article>>>
Jim and Jill Kelly
After completing an article re-write this past summer on legendary NFL QB Jim Kelly (Bills), I had the opportunity to add an update this week; I interviewed his wife Jill about her recent New York Times Bestseller “Without a Word.” She shares the heartbreak of losing their son to Krabbe’s disease, and their struggles as a family….
Positive Impact Magazine
The latest online edition of Positive Impact Mag has been released. My feature on Annika Sorenstam is the cover story! http://www.positiveimpactmagazine.com/
Kevin Mawae- NFLPA President
Interviewed Kevin for Sports Spectrum Magazine this morning. His work as NFLPA President brings to mind the story of Esther: “For such a time as this…” Keep him in your prayers this year as he balances his duties as president, while also being a Godly husband and father to his wife, Tracy, and his kids, Kirkland and Abigail.
Annika Sorenstam- LPGA
Last week, I had the honor of interviewing the greatest female golfer of all time for Positive Impact Magazine. I’m looking forward to sharing with readers why she chose to retire at the top of the game to be a mom, and how she’s staying busy with her outstanding foundation and business ventures. What a woman!
UFC Fighter Travis Browne
UFC fans enjoyed watching Travis dominate James McSweeney on June 19. Here’s the article I’d written in May about him, along with some photos from our shoot at his training studio in Carlsbad. It’s posted on an MMA forum. http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/?go=forum_framed.frame&thread=1672720&page=1&ts=40374
Matt Barkley- USC QB
I had the honor of sitting down with Matt on the steps of the athletic building one morning this spring during mid-terms. Hearing him share about his walk with God and how it impacts his daily decisions was inspiring! It’s my hope that this article also inspires the athletes and fans that read it. Keep Matt in your prayers…
Chase Headley- San Diego Padres 3B
I had the opportunity to take a trip down to the Padres clubhouse and interview Headley at the tail end of the 2009 season, while he was still playing left field. Since then, he’s transitioned back to his original spot- 3B- for 2010. For Headley, the key to his walk with Christ is accountability and being…
NFL Concussion Research
Interviewed Chris Nowinski this morning, the co-director of Boston University’s Center for Traumatic Encephalopaphy, which conducts research for the NFL. Interesting conversation on the latest rule changes, proposed legislation for NCAA and high school sports, and what needs to be done to reduce brain injury resulting in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopaphy (CTE). Working on writing an…