How a Fictional Soccer Coach Helped Me Rethink Masculinity, Leadership, and What It Really Means to Be a Man

When I first started watching Ted Lasso, I thought I was turning on a lighthearted soccer comedy. A quirky American football coach trying...

Jun 24

Jock vs. Student-Athlete: What’s the Difference?

There’s a reason I flinch when people call me a “jock.” Not because I’m ashamed of being an athlete—but because I’ve seen what that word...

Jun 24

There’s a rule in sports that no one really talks about, but every boy seems to learn: You can cry after the final whistle. But not...

Jun 24

For me, sports have always been more than just competition. They’ve been a way to relax, decompress, and escape. When I’m on the field,...

Jun 9

My name is Myles, and I’m a student-athlete at Lick Wilmerding. I haven’t been a “sports guy” for most of my life. Sure, I played a few...

Jun 9

Fencing used to be something I did for fun. I remember the satisfaction of landing a clean touch, the way time would fly by when I was on...

Mar 17

Sports have certainly played an outsized role in my life since I was very young. In fact, I would say my journey as an athlete could be...

Mar 17