Week 9: The Osprey Cries

It is a beautiful day, Shaolin Redskins fans. The crisp breeze blows from the northwest and dries my laundry strung among the bamboo. It is wash day, but I am distracted by the movement of the troops in the valley below. Our host returns triumphant. The Ol’ Ball Coach pulled some unusual lessons from Master … Read more

Week 8: Taming the Colts

Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans! Today as I write, the autumn sun is shining down onto the trees–flashing brightly off the burnished burgundy and gold leaves. It is a beautiful sight. The Ol’ Ball Coach has taken his recent lessons to heart, and on Sunday he turned around and taught the enemy a lesson or … Read more

Week 6: The Marching of the Saints

Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans, where once our spirits soared, they have come crashing again to earth. Yet there is as always hope–hope and growth. When lightning starts a fire on the mountainside and all is burned–green returns the following spring. Master Sun Tzu has once again taught the Ball Coach some lessons. Let us visit … Read more

Week 5: Knocking Over Titans

Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans! Today I write from among the bells and drums, the fireworks and cymbals of our village celebration. This week was an incredible, well-deserved victory, and we welcome the ascension of a young new leader! HEART LIKE A LION Sun Tzu said: “Appraise war in terms of the five fundamental factors. . … Read more