#studentathletes : The ball will stop bouncing!
The ball will stop bouncing! Patrick Ewing has a ball in his office, at Georgetown University, that is flat. It serves as a reference point and conversation piece for his student-athletes, to focus on the totality of their lives, and not just basketball. The flat ball also serves as a reminder that, although basketball is their life and passion, preparation, planning, and goals outside of basketball must be established and executed. Upon establishment of plans for life after basketball, Coach Ewing wants them to lay the foundation of work, instill the daily habits, and execute the real game plan (of life). We will begin to look at life following basketball and how student-athletes are utilizing basketball to help execute the game plan of life. Growing up, I was always a huge fan of Big East basketball. I always admired Coach John Thompson, his sideline demeanor, his devoted relationship with his players, and his charm! Coach Thompson was well respected and even feared