CornerKICKS – Joe Trost The world can be a fascinating place, especially when people speak without having a clue as to what they’re talking about. It happens each and every day in life – especially […]
CornerKICKS: Coaches, parents & players should be giving the IHSA a standing ovation
This is a moment in time when the Illinois high school athletic community should be praising the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) left and right. But instead of doing that, some coaches and a few […]
CornerKICKS: Education and sports are secondary and expect more of the same this fall
For the past six months, I’ve thought a lot about high school seniors throughout the U.S. – especially the student athletes. Many of us were in their shoes at one point or another, me included. […]
CornerKICKS: A coach’s message with a much bigger meaning
Years ago, Chip Huber pulled me aside and talked about the opportunity to make a difference through the power of sport. I still remember the moment as if it happened yesterday, but at the time […]
Student athletes have the power and skill to impact the game of life
The power of hope, the power of one person – that’s all it takes to make a difference. One person can change the world of someone’s life or a community just by giving hope. That’s […]
Barbosa knows the stereotype, but continues to prove doubters wrong
By Bob Narang GURNEE, Ill. – Sarah Barbosa is not your typical goalie for a high-level program. The Warren senior stands 5-foot-4, plays three sports and possesses an infectious positive attitude. “I’m definitely not what […]
A defender with an offensive mindset
By Bob Narang DUNDEE, Ill. – Dundee-Crown’s Rylee Quillen had already established herself among the top offensive players in the Fox Valley Conference before the start of her junior season in 2019. But in order […]
Former high school stars now leaders off the field
By Bob Narang CHICAGO – Izy Scott is in a different leadership position these days, far from the days as a leading figure on the soccer field at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, Ill. […]
Chicago- & Dallas-area student athletes deliver bikes & smiles to 100 second graders
TV Media Coverage Clips: CLICK HERE By Bob Narang RICHARDSON, TEXAS – Pearce High School senior Antonio Ramirez made sure to take in the moment when he and nearly 40 other high school boys and […]
Wolf: “If they never score, we can’t lose”
By Bob Narang Olivia Wolf isn’t afraid of raising expectations for Warren’s (Gurnee, Ill.) girls soccer team. The senior defender at the fourth largest high school in Illinois is the ideal player to push her […]
