"There is a fine line"

If you perform only to avoid failure you will be average. Rather what if you do not succeed? This weekend events were super!
1. Arm Wrestling
2. Baton Twirling
3. Sand Volleyball
4. Shooting
5. Track & Field Adult
6. Valley of the Sun Half marathon

I woke up at 1:30a showered and shaved and rushed to the course for our half marathon. Upon my arrival I was pleased with our preparation and set up went well. It is always a rush to drive the pace car as the sun rises and the race started on time 7a. It is always enjoyable to take in the breath taking scenery and see the volunteers at the aid stations and know that Shawna and Chip from our upcoming TV show "A to Z Games" were on the course taping footage.

As the runners began to cross the finish line there was a certain feeling of relief until I was made aware that we were low on water at the finish line and the volunteer food had not been ordered. Both deal breakers! After a quick call to Ronnie in his truck on the course asking him to bring water to the finish line and having Tara run to Subway both problems were solved.

There is a fine line between SUCCESS and FAILURE

Wid

"Coach Carter"

Well I've missed Dallas' bachelor party last weekend,Em's shower and bbq at Marks this weekend, but thanks to dear friends Shelly and Kent ,in our preparation for a huge two days, they had dropped off a movie they thought I would like!
After talking with Gary, Tara, Alan, Brian , and Jen I feel good about our plan. Having done that it was time to heat up some of Cin's delicious leftovers and catch a flick.Tomorrow and Sunday are significant.
Wow! You've got to see it! It's everything that we stand for,strive to achieve,work to accomplish, carry a message, provide opportunity,and take a strong position on the difference between right and wrong."Coach Carter!"

Wid

"When one helps another, both are strong!"

Thanks to the Telcom Pioneers for helping stuff 1500 goodie bags for this weekends Valley of the Sun 1/2 Marathon. We certainly owe them a great deal for their help on a year round basis!

Wid
ps I was right! Our new apparel and equipment Team Shop web-site with Team Sport Outfitters took 12,000 hits in the first week......wow!

"Thoughts and Prayers"

I woke up and all I could think about was my good friends Lew and Carol losing their daughter Martha to cancer......what can I possibly say or do?

Wid

"Grandpa Wid"

I still can't believe it! We received a call from my youngest child Erika and her husband Adam.....we're going to be grand parents!!!! Amazing feeling!

Grandpa Wid

"Defining moment"

I believe yesterday when we rolled out our own on-line "Team Shop"will be what we call a "defining moment" in the legacy of the GCSG!
In conjunction with Team Sport Outfitters Inc. our athletes ,sponsors,board,commissioners, volunteers, athletic directors, coaches, can all go to www.tsoaz.com and receive a 15% discount on all athletic apparel and equipment! Just tell them "Wid sent you!"

Thanks Ron!

Wid

"Wow,you can't buy that!"

Americas number 1 show American Idol,and my favorite, was on last night.I was paying particularly close attention to Glendale native David Hernandez's bio when to my amazement they showed a picture of him as a young man accepting a medal at a gymnastics meet and he said "one of my highlights as a youth was winning a medal at the Grand Canyon Olympics!"
I rushed to call Tara to see if she saw it........she said"Wow, you can't buy that!"

Wid
ps My pick is still Mr. Archuleta........