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Billy Shepherd, a four sport high school athlete, former Indiana Mr. Basketball, college All-American, and former professional basketball player, has experienced or witnessed what it takes as an athlete and parent to be successful in sports, and
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Connie and Billy Shepherd on the bench in the
Pacer-Bucks game with coach Scott Skiles
Dear Billy,
We recently returned from my 16 year daughter’s year -ending national dance finals in Chicago. I’ve talked with you many times regarding the trials and tribulations her efforts have provided, and you always offer a nugget of great advice, encouragement and suggestions that can be put into immediate action.
She switched teams about a year ago, somewhat against my wishes because of daily travel. She was also going to a top team and it was going to be a great challenge for her.
Last week in nationals she made the cut down to the final three solo competitors which meant she would perform solo on the last night of competition and vying for the overall title. She won and her team also took overall honors.
Dance Dad
Dear Dance Dad,
Congratulations on a great year of competition and a season ending victory.
Your email sharing the trials and tribulations of competing in the national dance finals is one that everyone should read, therefore I’m posting the entire story on my web site at www.askbillyshep.com.
I encourage all my readers to go to page 2 (story of the week) to learn more about this victory and how proper sports parenting can result in positive results if you stick to a good plan.
Something hard to achieve doesn’t happen overnight and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Congratulations to your daughter for a job well done.
Billy Shepherd
Dear Parents,
In the era of “instant gratification” of most athletes of all ages, here’s a heart warming story of 30 year old Eric Kratz, a catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A week ago, I would have said Eric Kratz, of the Triple A Indianapolis Indians, because Eric made his major league debut last Saturday.
But the real story here is that Kratz had to wait over eight years to get his chance. Can you imagine? Eight years in the minor leagues with no call ups to the majors?
What a story to share with a son or daughter waiting for their chance. You should never give up hope. Keep working every day. Don’t complain and just do your job.
He had 30 family members in attendance for his first major league appearance. He got two hits in five at bats, but more importantly, he finally got his chance.
Next time your son or daughter complains about playing time, take them to the computer and pull up the name Eric Kratz. He was 30 years old when he got his big break!
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We recently returned from my 16 year daughter’s year -ending national dance finals in Chicago. I’ve talked with you many times regarding the trials and tribulations her efforts have provided, and you always offer a nugget of great advice, encouragement and suggestions that can be put into immediate action.
She switched teams about a year ago, somewhat against my wishes because of daily travel. She was also going to a top team and it was going to be a great challenge for her.
Last week in nationals she made the cut down to the final three solo competitors which meant she would perform solo on the last night of competition and vying for the overall title. She won and her team also took overall honors.
Dance Dad
Dear Dance Dad,
Congratulations on a great year of competition and a season ending victory.
Your email sharing the trials and tribulations of competing in the national dance finals is one that everyone should read, therefore I’m posting the entire story on my web site at www.askbillyshep.com.
I encourage all my readers to go to page 2 (story of the week) to learn more about this victory and how proper sports parenting can result in positive results if you stick to a good plan.
Something hard to achieve doesn’t happen overnight and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Congratulations to your daughter for a job well done.
Billy Shepherd
Dear Parents,
In the era of “instant gratification” of most athletes of all ages, here’s a heart warming story of 30 year old Eric Kratz, a catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A week ago, I would have said Eric Kratz, of the Triple A Indianapolis Indians, because Eric made his major league debut last Saturday.
But the real story here is that Kratz had to wait over eight years to get his chance. Can you imagine? Eight years in the minor leagues with no call ups to the majors?
What a story to share with a son or daughter waiting for their chance. You should never give up hope. Keep working every day. Don’t complain and just do your job.
He had 30 family members in attendance for his first major league appearance. He got two hits in five at bats, but more importantly, he finally got his chance.
Next time your son or daughter complains about playing time, take them to the computer and pull up the name Eric Kratz. He was 30 years old when he got his big break!
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