National High School Coaching Convention Bullying Survey

  Coaches, thank you for attending these two workshops on the topic of Bullying in sports. Please take a quick moment to take this 5-question survey. And even more important than taking this survey, I will show you how to make and publish your own survey so you can get data on your players, students, parents, teachers, community, etc. Data should drive decisions....so doing some quick surveys can help you make the first step in preventing bullying on your team and in your school. Thank you!

Free School and Sports Physicals on May 9th!

I could not get the flyer posted, but I copy/pasted all the information from the flyer into the blog space below. So, nothing flashy, but the info is good and important to read. If you need your child to complete a physical, especially a sports physical (think ahead to next year's sports and get it done early!!), you could get a free sports physical and your child could get some great information, some snacks/refreshments, and even meet some of the Iowa Barnstormers and get their autographs! All the information you need is listed below, including a contact name and number. RSVP early to make sure you get in. Good luck!


Free School and Sports Physicals
Youth Sports Injury
Prevention Clinic
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
5:30 PM—8:30 PM

Iowa Ortho & Physiotherapy Associates Downtown
450 Laurel St. Des Moines

Free to all Middle or High School athletes!
Mercy Family Medicine Residency will provide Sports Physical Exams


Sports Injury Prevention Information will
be available for Parents & Coaches:
•  ACL Injuries
•  Nutrition
•  Over Use Injuries
•  Concussions


Iowa Ortho &
Physiotherapy Associates will provide:
•  A musculoskeletal examination.
•  Reassessment of old injuries with
advice for injury prevention


Parent/Guardian must be present in order to provide consent.
Free will donations will be collected and donated back to each kid’s school athletic program.
The Iowa Barnstormers players will be available to sign autographs and talk to athletes.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided.


RSVP by May 2nd to:
Troy Kleese at troy.kleese@physiocorp.com or call 515.323.6485

Iowa State Star Basketball Player has Anxiety Disorder

I admit it, I'm an Iowa State fan. I graduated from UNI and Drake, so I like them too. And yes, I even like the Iowa Hawkeyes. But nothing gets me more excited than Iowa State basketball. And when they play well like they are doing this year, I enjoy it even more. This year, they are led by a transfer named Royce White. His story is very interesting and is a story of redemption, struggles, and overcoming many obstacles. And from all reports from fans, Iowa State staff, and family, he has been nothing but a role model since he has been at Iowa State. And as he has become more famous across the country due to his performances, the national media have dug into his backstory and learned another interesting piece about Royce: He has an anxiety disorder. This explains why such a good player can't seem to even hit the rim when he shoots free throws!! Turns out, he has had this disorder since he was young and he has to work and focus everyday just to make it through the day. As a person who struggles with anxiety myself, I can relate to his story to some extent. But I have also worked with students and known adults who have to battle their own anxiety disorder every day as well. I found this story on ESPN to be very interesting and very inspiring. I plan on sharing it with students this next week in hopes that they might be inspired as well. I hope he continues to succeed and bring more attention to his disorder and how anyone can achieve, no matter what obstacles stand in their way. Good luck, Royce!

Royce White article from ESPN

Royce White article from Washington Post