Whether you're Irish or just Irish at heart today, may the corned beef and cabbage be plentiful and the spirit be high. And with that, Upstart Sports would like to share these Irish sayings with you:
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. And Bless you and yours As well as the cottage you live in. May the roof overhead be well thatched And those inside be well matched. And Always remember to forget The friends that proved untrue. But never forget to remember Those that have stuck by you. And 'Tis better to buy a small bouquet And give to your friend this very day, Than a bushel of roses white and red To lay on his coffin after he's dead. And, finally: Your son is your son today, but your daughter is your daughter forever.
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After an enjoyable appetizer of the conference tournaments last week, every college basketball fan's "main course," his or her favorite "meal" of the year, begins this week. And if there are any better two days in sports than Thursday and Friday or, for that matter, better consecutive four days than Thursday through Sunday...well, there aren't. What is your secret formula for filling out your bracket? Is it strength of schedule, common opponents, strength of conference, performance in the conference tourney or over the final few weeks of the season? None of the above? Whatever criteria you use, good luck this year and, most of all, enjoy the smorgasbord!
With the NCAA Basketball season in it's glorious apex, we had a thought. Remember back in 1982 when Michael Jordan was a freshman for North Carolina and he hit the game-winning jumper against Georgetown in the National Championship game? You'll recall, he came back to play two more seasons before going to the NBA. We wonder, what if he, like most college superstars today, left after that game? Would he still have turned out to be the same player he became, or would things have gone differently somehow? If Michael Jordan had turned pro after his freshman year would we still think of him as the greatest basketball player of all-time?
We've got a lot going on behind the scenes here at Upstart. We are in talks with several new vendors who may be able to enhance our already exciting and unique product line. But we'd like to put the word out to you! Do you know of an innovative product that needs a broader audience? One that might be a "diamond in the rough" that would be perfect for us to spotlight? If you have one (or more) to suggest, send us an email at customerservice@upstartsports.com. We'll check it out and, if its a good fit, you may see it in our catalog soon!
Think you can't afford a shelter for your soccer, lacrosse and field hockey teams? Think again! Our MVP Team Shelter is beautiful, stylish, portable and affordable. Imagine this sporting your school's logo and colors.
The MVP Shelter gets your players out of the sun, rain, wind and cold. It also eliminates interaction between players and parents in the stands, keeping them more focused on the game. And it is a fraction of the price of a permanent structure. Because it can be shared by multiple sports, so can it's cost. In a typical school sporting Freshman, JV and Varsity teams in lacrosse, field hockey and soccer, asking each player's family for just $10.00 - $15.00 would likely cover everything including artwork and shipping. If you'd like more information, you can visit us online or email customerservice@upstartsports.com. We love our new Facebook page. We just hope you like it! Make sure you always know what's new at Upstart Sports. From new product reveals to behind-the-scenes intel, to discounts on terrific merchandise, you'll be sure to never miss an exciting thing. And here's a special offer. Anyone who likes us this week will receive a coupon code for 10% off any purchase from the Upstart Sports website. Now that's something to like!
We may have some exciting news to announce shortly pertaining to a potential new vendor here at Upstart. This would be an exciting and dynamic change of pace, one of those real, "Diamonds in the Rough" we're so good at finding for you. Stay tuned, but be ready to dive in to a whole new realm of "cool"!
Most people think of March Madness as being the NCAA Tournament and the eventual Final Four. But the week leading up to it is like a delicious appetizer before a scrumptious dinner as all of the conference tournaments get underway! Many dreams will be fulfilled and some hopes dashed as winners and losers emerge from the brackets. There will buzzer-beaters and upsets galore, so enjoy the college basketball conference tourneys this week!
We wish there were such a thing. But here's one we've found to be pretty durable. We know a pro player who used one of Old Hickory's maple bats all throughout this past off-season, from September to February. When it finally did crack, it had definitely served its purpose, lived a long and productive life. If this hard-swinging pro can get six months out of one their maples, there's a good chance you'll experience the same or better performance. Yes, wood eventually breaks. But hitting with wood makes you a much better hitter and gets you prepared for the next level.
We know of a case at a local high school that shines a light on the blurry line between good, aggressive and coaching and potential bullying. It also blurs the line between parents who want to protect their children and moms and dads who are hurting their children by being over-protective.
This high school is not known for its sports dominance. It began as more of an arts academy, but over the years has had a fair share of athletic success as well. The sports in question are girls lacrosse and field hockey. Not coincidentally, those are the two sports in this high school to have won city championships and beaten bigger, more established sports-minded schools. The coach, a woman, is tough and demanding. She was voted city Coach of the Year recently. This season, several girls and parents in the field hockey program issued allegations of bullying against her. The administration and the school board backed her up. She received hundreds of emails showing support from current and former players and parents. But the handful of parents, who claim this has nothing to do with playing time, were vocal and assertive. Finally, still denying any wrongdoing, the coach resigned her position as field hockey coach and will just coach girls lacrosse. This raises an interesting question. Was this coach really a bully, or were the parents actually the bullies? Is this the right course of action to take by the parents? Were they protecting their daughters, or actually hindering them in their abilities to cope with adversity in the "real" world? |
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