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The Damage You Can Do By Not Practicing The Three Crowns
This photo is funny. My situation, unfortunately, is not. A month later, I did it again. Same friend, same situation. This time, when I...

Neal Hagberg
Apr 7, 2016


The Balancing Act, On And Off The Court
I have found on the tennis court that when I am off balance, everything tends to go wrong. Fast. If I lunge at a volley unnecessarily...

Neal Hagberg
Mar 24, 2016


The One And Only Job Of An Athlete’s Parent
My daughter is almost 17 now. One more year and she’s out of the nest. I’m feeling nostalgic. Steve Wilkinson gave me one of the greatest...

Neal Hagberg
Mar 3, 2016


It Takes a Village – In Honor of Steve Wilkinson
One year ago today, Steve died. I have spent the year in mourning. And talking to him. And hearing him answer me back. On the opening...

Neal Hagberg
Jan 21, 2016


Why–For One Sunday–The Vikings Reminded Me of TLC
I played college football at Gustavus. Quarterback. I was just good enough to have the opposing team believe they were never out of it...

Neal Hagberg
Jan 14, 2016
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