Category Archives: Sports

Losing Sucks, No Matter How Old You Are

Posted on Thursday, January 9, 2014 by Eric Miller

(Hockey Player Magazine, January 2014) Seven percent isn’t bad.  It depends on your point of view. Consider weight loss.  If I was seven percent lighter I’d weigh a svelte 162 pounds, not bad for a guy fending off love handles … Continue reading →

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Hockey Dad Plays Field Hockey Daughter in Annual Parent Game

Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013 by Eric Miller

(Hockey Player Magazine, August 2013) To understand a sport you need to play it, even if it’s against your own kid. I watch her play, rain or shine.  I want to know how good she and her teammates are, and … Continue reading →

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Time on waitlist helps guy to bucket list trips with parents

Posted on Thursday, August 1, 2013 by Eric Miller

(American Whitewater Magazine, July/August 2013) [Readers: A shorter version of this article appeared in my September 2012 North State Voices column.  I was thrilled to re-write it for magazine publication.  The photos don’t give these beautiful places justice.  You must go there.  Hope … Continue reading →

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Coach and players motivate before a big game

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by Eric Miller

Published in Hockey Player Magazine (June 2013) “Head-manning the puck means passing it down the ice…not at your own guy’s head.” Wayne Marshall, Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame I never thought much about prayer before sporting events.  … Continue reading →

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