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Kirk Mango

Making a difference in the loss of perspective and "winning at all costs" attitudes so prevalent at many levels of sports. Come see what "The Athlete's Experience" is all about!!!

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  Kirk Mango

  3 days, 16 hours ago

  Hey, thanks for posting Evan. I definitely see the diminishing of the competitive spirit over the years I have been ...
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  Evan Moore

  3 days, 21 hours ago

  This is thing that bothers me about today's culture. We live in a world where 5th place trophies are given ...
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  Kirk Mango

  5 days, 13 hours ago

  Thanks Expat, Also, thanks for the comment. Your points are well taken. It is my view that all of us are ...
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  Expat in Chicago

  5 days, 14 hours ago

  Great piece. To Richard's point - I see too many kids being made to "try out" a huge variety of ...
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  Kirk Mango

  5 days, 15 hours ago

  Hey Richard, Thanks for the comment. Great point for sure. There is something to be said for the life-lessons taught when ...
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