Ghosts of Lewis

“The Poet has a Dream” I am the gray Purple Poet, My words are etched for all time; If you hear me on campus you'll know it, I speak in verses and rhyme. 1. A dream that I had, More cheerful than sad, Of a time when we were all new; The ghosts in this … Continue reading Ghosts of Lewis →

Personal Reflection On Lewis College/University

I don’t know what is the right time to say this, but I need to say it. I am one lucky guy and Lewis College/University had a lot to do with it. Maybe because it’s winter for me, or maybe it has been gestating in my mind over many years. Put it this way. For a 17-year old … Continue reading Personal Reflection On Lewis College/University →

A College Commonwealth: Regis – Lewis Partnership

A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a community founded for the common good. The term literally meant "common well-being." (This post continues my journey from the College of St. Francis to Regis University and finally to Ana G. Mendez University in Puerto Rico. It is the story of partnerships and the role that … Continue reading A College Commonwealth: Regis – Lewis Partnership →

College Intramurals: Equally Important with Intercollegiate?

"A case could be made that intramural games are even more important than intercollegiate, or extramural, games." Tom Kennedy Between 1967 and 1980, Lewis College (University) intramural games took on a life that overwhelmed nearly all other college endeavors - including academics. For a five-year period, I served as co-director in the Christian Brothers University … Continue reading College Intramurals: Equally Important with Intercollegiate? →

The Golden Age of Lewis Intramural Games

Reflections on a Time Past: 1967-1972 Over the course of five years as Intramural Co-director at Lewis, I can truthfully reflect on that time as the absolute highlight of my 50 years of higher education experience. For all of the stressful, problem-laden times that we endured – and we had those societal problems – there are … Continue reading The Golden Age of Lewis Intramural Games →

Teammates for Life: Tony Delgado

"A teammate is someone with whom you strive for a common goal. In sports, it is a collection of humans that work together to score more points than their common opponent, an opponent that has the motivation to do the same against your group. On an individual basis, my teammates help make me a better … Continue reading Teammates for Life: Tony Delgado →

Coaching with Gordie: A Path to All Paths

"What we have learned from our teachers is far more important than their physical presence. Our teachers have transmitted to us the fruit of all their wisdom and experience." Thich Nhat Hanh Thousands of athletes have had the opportunity to be coached by Gordon Gillespie. Arguably the most outstanding coach that the country has ever seen, … Continue reading Coaching with Gordie: A Path to All Paths →

The Poet Remembers

O, I am the gray, purple poet, My opinions are etched for all time; If you hear me on campus you’ll know it, By my talk – in verses and rhyme. I. I speak of a time When intramurals were prime, When guys went to school for the play; For their house or their frat, … Continue reading The Poet Remembers →

Coaching at Lewis: “Paving People Paths” via Intramurals

“Paving People Paths” is a term that can be interpreted both literally and figuratively. It represents my early truck driving days hauling materials for paving roads and highways. Providing transportation pathways in our country. “Paving paths” can also mean to assist and guide people to successfully determine their own best roads to the future through … Continue reading Coaching at Lewis: “Paving People Paths” via Intramurals →

Learning from Lewis Teammates Without Numbers

When I think of “teammates,” the first picture that comes to mind is one with uniforms and team logos. While that may be my initial reaction, it shortchanges the length and breadth of people who have had a profound impact on my entire being. What is a teammate? To think exclusively of a “team” only … Continue reading Learning from Lewis Teammates Without Numbers →