Apr
01
2017
Kindness is ranked #5 in the order of the 9 fruits of the spirit in the Lord's orchard.
One of my core life values is "Dress for Success." I learned this principle early in my professional career.
Wearing a coat...
Mar
30
2017
Key Statement: School ball season is ALL about the team.
The player sacrifices for the team.
Off-season is all about the player; not the team. In-season selfishness is team poison. Off-season selfishness is the tool necessary to become a great player. In...
Mar
29
2017
Now it comes down to…
Gonzaga vs. South Carolina
North Carolina vs. Oregon
Who will win the NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP?
Let’s have fun doing some diagnosis. Like great military commanders, great basketball coaches examine their opponent’s weakness and find ways to impose their strength...
Mar
28
2017
"Learning important truth principles is like mining for gold because life truths are more precious than much fine gold and silver." -FC
Rule of 6 is a precious life truth more precious than gold and silver.
The master teacher of...
Mar
27
2017
"Boy, we live in two different worlds and we both are extremely happy." -Long Time Friend
As I read this email from a former classmate I began to reflect on the idea of people living in two different worlds.
Reflection...
Mar
26
2017
Fact is, everyone has a head coach! The critical question? Is your head coach worthy of your total allegiance?
Clearly, my teen and college days were dedicated to be in a position where my head coach would be me, Fred...
Mar
23
2017
"People who laugh easily bring joy to others.”
My life experience tells me people who laugh often, easily and for no apparent reason grew up in a home with laughter.
When I meet a person of laughter I assume they have...
Mar
22
2017
"Emotional Intelligence is the most important, yet least taught skill in education." Fred Crowell.
One of the many benefits of going on vacation is think time. No cell phone, no race horse living. Lots of think time.
My mind during vacation is like...
Mar
20
2017
March 18 is always a special day in the Crowell's life. Mom wanted her Saint Patrick’s Day boy to be named after Ireland's Patron Saint Patrick.
Dad wanted the name Frederic after his dad. Mom lost by about 8 hours...
Mar
18
2017
"People can see the size of your body but no one can see the size of your heart."
March madness is the time for basketball. My real joy in watching over 100 games this season comes from analyzing the...
