Shaun White bounced back from a brutal face slam in practice to secure his third straight SuperPipe Gold. (Click here to check out the video.)
Shaun White Gets A 3-Peat
January 31, 2010 by playstrongPlay Strong® Quote of the Week; Courage
January 4, 2010 by playstrong“When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
Tim Tebow’s Last Game as a Gator, Maybe His Best
January 4, 2010 by playstrongTim Tebow rose above all the distractions caused by coach Urban Meyer’s health concerns and uncertain future and capped a storied college career with his finest performance.
It was the best in BCS history, too.
Tebow threw for a career-high 482 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 51 yards and another score, and fifth-ranked Florida overwhelmed No. 4 Cincinnati 51-24 Friday night in the Sugar Bowl. (Click to read entire article…)
Bringin’ The Holiday Mojo!
December 18, 2009 by playstrongYou think Tim Tebow, Kobe Bryant and Peyton Manning are inspirational? Check out Santa…bringin’ the holiday mojo! Play Strong® the super-encouraging sports lifestyle brand for players, coaches, fans and sports families announced the launch of it’s special holiday series “Santa Sports Mojo”. These fun and expressive sports themed illustrations are crazy-cool for the sports lover and include Soccer (“Missile-Toe”), Basketball (“The Stocking Stuffer”), Baseball (“The Snow Cone”), Hockey (“Checking It Twice”) and Football (“The Holiday Rush”) on super-comfortable apparel and branded merchandise. Check out the Play Strong® store!
NBA Season Tips Off Tonight!
October 27, 2009 by playstrongThe NBA season tips off tonight featuring 3 of the premier teams: the Cavs, Celts, and Lakers!
These are some caricatures done by the staff at Play Strong® of some of the big names playing tonight!Play Strong® Unleashes Stylish Field Hockey Designs
October 12, 2009 by playstrong
Play Strong® (www.playstrongsports.com) the exciting new positive sports lifestyle brand for players, coaches and fans announced the launch of it’s fall 2009 Field Hockey designs. “Field hockey is an incredible sport. This line is stylish and sporty,” remarked Steve, Play Strong LLC founder, “perfect for the field hockey lover.” The Play Strong® brand is a celebration of the sports lifestyle…a healthy, fun, generous, optimistic, athletic, aspirational life and style. Play Strong® offers unique, positive, high-impact sports messages, awesome original illustrations and fresh designs on premium quality apparel, t-shirts, gifts and greeting cards. Over twenty sports are represented (including basketball, soccer, water polo, football, baseball, volleyball, snowboarding, gymnastics, surfing, skateboarding, field hockey, ice hockey, golf, skiing, tennis, softball, swimming, lacrosse, wrestling and motocross). The Play Strong® website (www.playstrongsports.com) includes a store, sports lifestyle inspiration blog, wholesale page and more. Make this autumn the greatest ever. 100% Play Strong®!
Play Strong Quote – It’s About the Team
October 7, 2009 by playstrong“It doesn’t mean that much unless the team wins, … Individual goals are great, but when I’m watching the playoffs, it won’t mean that much.”
Mark Texiera
LT, Back and Ready to Prove Somethin!
September 14, 2009 by playstrongLT and the Chargers kick off their season tonight against the Raiders and I think he is just itching to say…”I told you so!”
These Guys Need Their Own Hall of Fame…
September 11, 2009 by playstrongToday, Michael Jordan, John Stockton, David Robinson, and Jerry Sloan were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. I don’t think that I really need to explain who they are or what they did. The way they respected the game is all that needs to be said. These guys played/coached basketball with all of their heart and soul and that is what made them so great. (Click here to read about their induction…)
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Play Strong® Athlete of the Week – Melanie Oudin
September 7, 2009 by playstrongNot many people knew of Melanie Oudin, a 17 year old tennis player from Georgia, a couple of days ago but now who hasn’t heard of her? This fiery chick came out of nowhere to beat several of the top women’s seeds and today, won her way to the quarterfinals. She has shown a lot of heart in all of her matches; many of her wins coming after losing the first set. Her shoes say “Believe” and that is exactly what she has inspired millions of tennis fans to do. Her big heart and scrappy play are what make Melanie Oudin Play Strong® Athlete of the Week. (Click here to read more about her impressive run at the U.S. Open)
The U.S. Open is Underway!
August 31, 2009 by playstrongThe U.S. Open has started and the usual suspects are out, hungrier than ever. (Click here for coverage of the U.S. Open)
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Play Strong® Quote – What is Impossible?
August 26, 2009 by playstrong“Doctors and scientists said that breaking the four-minute mile was impossible, that one would die in the attempt. Thus, when I got up from the track after collapsing at the finish line, I figured I was dead. “
-Roger Bannister (After becoming the first person to break the four-minute mile, 1952)
Play Strong Quote – The Glory From Practice
August 13, 2009 by playstrong“I made it look so easy on court all those years. No one realized how hard I had to work. No one realized how much I had to put into it. They underestimated my intensity.”
-Pete Sampras
Tiger Starts Off Hot!
August 13, 2009 by playstrongAfter coming off two straight tournament wins, Tiger hasn’t lost a beat as he leads the PGA Championship. Below is one of my favorite illustrations that I did of Tiger! (Click here to read about Tiger’s hot start)
Play Strong® Athlete – Bethany Hamilton
August 11, 2009 by playstrongBethany Hamilton’s story is an inspiring one and there are few people in the world of sports today that possess her courage and passion for what she does. She is an amazing example of perseverance and a heart of a champion. These are the qualities that make Bethany a Play Strong® Athlete. (Click here to read about her story.)
Play Strong® Quote – No I in Team
August 11, 2009 by playstrong“The biggest thing isn’t necessarily how I play, but that we win. That’s my number-one goal. I could be the worst quarterback out there, but if we come out with a victory that’s all that matters to me.”
Ben Roethlisberger – Super Bowl Winning QB
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Play Strong® Quote – Always Have Fun
August 7, 2009 by playstrong“You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.”
Derek Jeter – Yankees Shortstop
Play Strong® Quote – Don’t Give Up
August 6, 2009 by playstrong“If you are trying to achieve there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Find out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan
Baseball Illustrations
August 6, 2009 by playstrongAs the baseball season is heating up, check out some of these awesome illustrations and caricatures…
NBA Schedule Announced!
August 5, 2009 by playstrongThe NBA schedule was announced tuesday with some great games set up this year including a rematch of the 2008 finals on January 31. Click here to see the best games of the upcoming year.
KG and Pau Gasol
Play Strong® Quote – Pressure
August 5, 2009 by playstrong“Pressure is nothing more than the shadow of great opportunity.”
-Michael Johnson
An Inspirational Story
August 3, 2009 by playstrongThis is commitment to its fullest and such an inspiration!
Tiger Looking Good At Buick Open
August 2, 2009 by playstrongGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods drove on adjacent fairways twice on the back nine, hit a cup of beer in a spectator’s hand, got rattled by a bug and was relegated to shaping some shots around trees and under branches. He still managed to shoot a 7-under 65 on Saturday in the third round of the Buick Open, giving him a 17-under 199 total and a one-stroke lead when Michael Letzig (68) double bogeyed the last hole. (Click here to read the rest of the article)
Play Strong Quote – What Is A Team?
August 2, 2009 by playstrong“You must learn how to hold a team together. You must lift some men up, calm others down, until finally they’ve got one heartbeat. Then you’ve got yourself a team.”
Bear Bryant – College Football Coach and Winner of 6 National Titles
Play Strong Quote – Hard Work
August 1, 2009 by playstrong“I wouldn’t say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it.”
Michael Phelps – Olympic gold medalist swimmer
Lamar is Back!
August 1, 2009 by playstrongAs long time Laker fans we are happy to say that Lamar is back with us!
Just a few weeks after winning his first NBA title, the Lakers’ most sought-after free agent wasn’t about to lose the thrill by starting over. After agreeing to a four-year contract to stay with the Lakers, he’s expecting to feel it again — and perhaps again and again and again. (Click here to read the rest of the article)
Play Strong Athlete – LeBron James
July 31, 2009 by playstrongRarely do you see a person in professional sports who has as much fun as LeBron James. His pre-game stunts and funny commercials make the NBA exciting and enjoyable. Everyone knows he is a great basketball player but that isn’t all that makes him a Play Strong Athlete. He is humble, honest, and he really works hard to become the best. He knows what it means to Play Strong! (Click here to check out his profile)
Play Strong Quote – Heart
July 31, 2009 by playstrong“It is not the size of a man but the size of his heart that matters.”
Evander Holyfield – pro boxer
Play Strong Quote – Learning From Failure
July 30, 2009 by playstrong“I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
-Michael Jordan
Coach Wooden Honored As The Greatest Coach Ever
July 30, 2009 by playstrongNo one in the world of sports can compete with the resume of John Wooden. He had a great basketball mind, absolutely, but what made Coach Wooden so unique was his heart and his mindset. He not only prepared his players to do well on the court but he prepared them to be great men and do well in life. His pyramid of success is an example of his heart for others as well as the game of basketball. This week Coach Wooden was honored as the greatest coach ever and that’s certainly a fitting name. (Click here to see his interview as he reflects on UCLA and his life after receiving the honor)
