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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


What Do You Do In The New Year When The Three Crowns Don’t Work?
You’re going to fail this year. Oh, Happy New Year from TLC! Guess what? Everyone else you know is also going to fail. You are going to...

Neal Hagberg
Jan 1, 2016
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