Of our 49 boys, 17 are freshmen, so we’re still teaching some of the guys this isn’t middle school anymore. Some of the freshmen are helping in relays and others are challenging in open events....

The response was overwhelmingly positive from the East Texas High School coaches.

We’re shooting for 1,500 if possible. The gym holds 2,200. We’d love to sell it out. We’ve had a little bit more media coverage and marketing this year, so hopefully we’ll have a larger turnout.

The selection panel had a daunting task to choose 20 players for the game, but we do fell that this group of young, talented players will put on an excellent display of basketball skill and...

I’m on the warpath for athletes from summer football conditioning all the way into the spring. I talk to the basketball and soccer coaches; I sell the benefits of becoming a well-rounded athlete by doing...