"I don't travel, I coach."

Bob Keisser of the Long Beach Press-Telegram has a great story about USC Director of Track, Coach Ron Allice and his role in developing many olympians. Allice also offers important thought about the role of Title IX in developing women's track and field. He also reminds us about how the reduction of physical education in schools has impacted talent discovery and development. My favorite quote is Coach Allice's comment about traveling to the Olympic games to see his athletes compete. He remarks, "I don't travel, I coach." Coaches, no matter the sport, understand the passion and the thinking behind that quote. Helping athletes to discover and develop their talents is the calling of coaching - one practice at a time.