Tag Archives: doom and gloom

Preserve the Park or Let Kids Play: Pick One

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jimsakeeper1

Here in San Francisco we just voted (again) on whether to convert one of our grass field complexes to turf. There were two measures, Proposition I and H, one in favor of going ahead (I) and one trying to prevent … Continue reading →

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Re-creation and recreation

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

I was reading a thinky article I found online about corporate culture, innovation and positivity, posted here on a site called “Bigthink.” It highlights the linkage between happiness, creativity and innovation, which is a key attribute for corporate survival and … Continue reading →

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The Cassette Tapes, volume 2

Posted on August 9, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

Last week I wrote about the importance of preparation and confidence in coaching. Then the Women’s World Cup offered up another example. Coach Hope Powell was quoted on her disappointment when her England  went out on a penalty kick shootout: … Continue reading →

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The Cassette Tapes, volume 1

Posted on July 31, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

A few days before our departure to Brazil I was texting with my friend and tour organizer Michael. There were some critical details that were not set up to my satisfaction, namely balls. Soccer is one of the cheapest games … Continue reading →

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Pay the Piper

Posted on May 18, 2011 by jimsakeeper1

In an earlier post,  I picked a team from each of the big European leagues as candidates for “a season-long pummeling, relegation back to the second division and financial ruin” — Blackpool (England), St. Pauli (Germany) and Real Sociedad (Spain). … Continue reading →

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Who’s missing?

Posted on June 29, 2010 by jimsakeeper1

Dude, check the stats from the NYT recap. When your goalkeeper gets more touches than your star player, you are in a world of hurt: Guess who you don’t see listed? Here’s a big hint:

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“We embody what Americans are about — we can moan about it or we can get on with it.”

Posted on June 23, 2010 by jimsakeeper1

End of game update: USA wins 1-0 on a last-gasp Landon Donovan tap-in. If it’d come in the 50th minute, we’d all be saying “nice win.” But the suspense, the thought of going home while Slovenia and England progressed, had … Continue reading →

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It’s not drama until there’s something to lose

Posted on June 18, 2010 by jimsakeeper1

It’s half time at USA v Slovenia, our boys are down 0-2. It’s almost certain that we will lose, putting tiny Slovenia on 6 points with England poised to get to 4 if they can get past Algeria. With that, … Continue reading →

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