Patrick McIntosh

This is a new type of post. No video, but a huge reality check- for me anyway. This may get your attention too.

There has been an annoying thing said that I hear from time to time that sounds something like, “I don’t know if I can handle that (physical exercise) like I used to. I’m not that young anymore.”

First off, age has little, if nothing to do with fitness. That comment, noted above is a frikkin excuse for out-of-shape people. It lets them off the hook for not being fit. for after all, they can’t do anything about their age.
I want to give huge shout-outs to some peeps who are killing it with fitness and who are well beyond their twenties. Susan Davis and Debbie Stevens. They are over 30 and they are making huge progress with changing their health and fitness and doing what others are unwilling to do. They have blogs with information to inspire and tools to use to get you looking and feeling like you want to. They take away excuses too so beware. Don’t go to their sites if you think that because you aren’t 25 anymore, you can’t be in shape. Check out their stuff.

Next shout-outs: My brothers on the pitch in El Dorado Hills on Sunday morning. The best players out there are the ones with the salt-and pepper, receding hairlines. You know who you are. You are the ones who make me do that extra squat and sit-up so that I can get closer to scoring on you next weekend.

Thanks for not slipping away like so many other people who graduated the same year in high school as you. You keep the bar high and us “younger-old-dudes” honest and on our game.

Guess who this is a picture of. If you get it right OR you inspire laughter and creativity, I will share your content on Twitter and Facebook everyday for a week and I might even send you a copy of Crush It. Inspire us.

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Laird Hamilton is one of the best athletes of our time and a true pioneer of surfing. He taught me a great core exercise that is crucial to do in all sports- soccer and skiing or foos-ball, You need this exercise. Plus, there is a bonus, free exercise thrown in at the end pioneered by my buddy Mark McDonald that will take you to the next level.

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Would you exercise like a guy who rides waves like this?

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Your body can handle more than you think it can. Three soccer games in a day? What, even four? Well, 25 minute halves help a bit but 100 degree weather does not. Two teams: Bootie Pop and No Talent Clowns dominated the fields on Saturday the 24th of July in Truckee, CA. Despite the unusual names, their shots hit their targets during the annual adult soccer tournament. Bootie Pop won all three games. No Talent Clowns came up with Three wins and a tie. Here are huge tips to remember for an all-day soccer event:

1. Don’t drink heavily the night before. Oops! well lets think of four new tips.

2. Don’t drink beer during or between games. Oops! well lets continue to brainstorm… You will get quality tips after the video.

3. Hydration be prepared with a minimum of a gallon of water to kill throughout the day and pre-hydration in the morning.

4.Electrolytes. Water is not enough.  Grapes, Bananas, Gatorade, Oranges. Your body loses more than water. Put it back or your legs will stop moving.

5. Don’t have a big lunch. It will kill the rest of your day and you will feel sluggish. Eat carbs and protein continually through the day with a moderate lunch and your energy level will sustain.

6. Let the ball do the work. If you just try and make runs all day and forget the give-and-go passing, you will burn out. You have to play smart and pass off. If you forget this, you will loose steam and lag later in the day.

7. Your body can handle more than you think it can. Push it but be prepared with hydration and nutrition.

8. Pass this on.  Tweet and share on Facebook and join us next year. Awesome times!

Champions are made on the pitch. Bootie Pop!

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The World Cup is over so what you gonna do? Get back to work. Sleep in. Keep the TV off. How about this. Play more and PASS more. What do I mean? Make connections. Play BIG and help people out!

What are you collaborating on right now? How can you make connections between other people? Do it. Be a connector.
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Make passes but also take a shot

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Germany and Spain are about to play and the winner will play The Netherlands in the 2010 World Cup Final! Holy smokes it has been a good month. The Goal Kick Soccer Shop in Sacramento is where we went to get the advice from the pros on who will win and why the officials have sucked so bad and how it is a forgone conclusion that technology will be in the goal here soon.

Please tweet this and share it and leave a comment. Who will win? AND/OR what has been your favorite moment(s)?

Can Germany do it?

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Holy Smokes! This has been an amazing World Cup! The upsets have been profound. I have an idea for instant replay for FIFA. I will put it in my next post.

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What looked like a script from the movie Rocky or Rudy, could not have been topped! In extra time, the US (Donovan) scores and sends the Algerians home and the World into a frenzy. In this game, too, a goal was called back that was clear and perfect. The US proves that tenacity and grit always pay off. Now, They are out for the trophy and can do it.

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The Rocky theme song should be in your head right now.

Watch Highlights Here.

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Lessons are learned on the playing field. 1, learn every day and 2, Always take your shot.


On our way, driving to South Africa, between asking for directions, we got a chance to talk a lot about what we like about the Cup so far. What are your favorites? leave a comment.

Some of the Goalies in this Cup lookabout this good.

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Diego Maradona, the coach of Argentina? Yes he is. Last week, he ran over a reporter and shortly after, promised to run naked through the streets of Buenas Aires after winning the World Cup.
We have the video of it all first! Here! At the bottom of the post!

Holy smokes. Here is the video of Diego Maradona running over the reporter and is outrageous remarks.
Can this man coach the best players in the world?
Leave your comments please.





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What the heck is Argentina thinking with this Knucklehead as their coach?

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We know who will win! We promise we are right or you can buy us a beer. We guarantee it!

People have strong feelings and you can use them in your office pools or in Vegas.

please connect folks to this information to win their office pool.
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