Michael AckadThere’s more to it than Pep TalksIt’s been a tough couple of weeks, tough, but not shocking. The Eagles have been having a very tough couple of years and have been held…Mar 16, 2019Mar 16, 2019
Michael Ackad“ProgressI have been thinking a LOT lately about this topic lately, about how The Sport I so love has turned into something…..different.Dec 19, 2018Dec 19, 2018
Michael AckadThe Geek Shall Inherit the EarthAs any person who’d be classified as a geek in school would tell you, it wasn’t fun growing up. All the “popular” kids had their sports and…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Michael AckadThe Concussion ControversyThe release of the movie ‘Concussion’ in 2015 sparked a lot of controversy and debate within’ both the football community and the general…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Michael AckadWho we are on the Field“Football is an honest game. It’s true to life. It’s about sharing. Football is a team game. So is life.” _ Joe NamathNov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Michael AckadThe Participation Medal ConspiracyFor this post, I’m choosing to take a step away from football and talk about a general sport issue. My main aim here is to put the topic…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Michael AckadCoaching 101: A Player’s PerspectiveIn many private conversations, I often stress that there is a big difference between a good football player, a technically strong player…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018