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Tom Heitz Podcast Sept 30,2006

2006-09-30T18:18:00.000-05:00

Mastermind Group

2006-09-29T23:09:00.000-05:00

Joel, Tom and Al figure out what they are going to do next. Ask me about this in 18 months or less.

Raising Charitable Children

2006-09-26T22:54:00.000-05:00

I had the pleasure of listening to nationally know speaker / author Carol Weisman. Carol discussed a few ways to inspire youth to develop a charitable mindset. You will want to consider reading her Carol's Book if you grow tired of hearing your kids, grandkids,etc complain about what they don't have.

2006-09-25T22:47:00.000-05:00

What happen to the "Queen?"

You'll find this restaurant in South Bend, Indiana.

Interesting Signs

2006-07-25T22:39:00.000-05:00

Look for this sign on I-69 just north of Angola, Indiana.

Unhappy Results

2006-06-29T22:36:00.000-05:00

Disgruntled homeowners displaying their feelings.

Chicago White Sox World Series Trophy Tour

2006-06-26T22:33:00.000-05:00

The boys and the World Series trophy.

Roberts Cycling Adventure

2006-05-30T22:25:00.000-05:00

Robert was bitten by a shark while riding his new bike. Or was it the chain ring?

Autistic Basketball Player Jason McElwain

2006-02-28T10:09:00.000-06:00

This is one of the best sports stories I have ever seen. This hits home in more ways than one.

Watch the video and read the story here

Tom's 45th Birthday Video

2006-02-23T23:53:00.000-06:00

Go to this link to view a short video clip I produced with a webcam.

Link for Tom's 45th Birthday Video

Taking my Basketball Team to an NBA Game

2006-02-22T21:17:00.000-06:00

This is what is left of the varsity and junior varsity basketball team at Lake Station High School.

We are on our way to see the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings play at the United Center.

I was able to secure a meeting for my players to meet Brad, and a few other players, after the game .

You can view all of the pictures here.

Nephew and Uncle on the Basketball Court

2006-02-22T20:53:00.000-06:00

Brad flew home for the NBA All-Star break to visit friends and family.

This is the basketball court that has been the site for several grudge matches between family members.

I am undefeated on my, "Home Court" against my two nephews Brad and Cory. Now I haven't played them in 14 years but I don't think that would make a difference. :)

This is Brad on the Jumbo Tron before the Bulls/Kings game this week.

Katrina Family

2006-02-22T17:08:00.000-06:00

This is the family from New Orleans that my family has been helping after they lost their house during hurricane Katrina . Brad has been the major contributor financially. My brother Phil has helped to get things done and moving forward.

They are great people and have a powerful story to tell. You can read the latest article about their experience here. Read the article.

Heitz Family Holiday Picture

2005-12-19T21:14:00.000-06:00

The long and short of the Heitz family

Haircut Art

2005-11-26T21:06:00.000-06:00

I guess this is better than a tattoo?

Doing My Moses Thing

2005-10-15T20:53:00.000-05:00

Here I am at the Indiana Dunes trying to part Lake Michigan.

Speaking and Road Trip with my son Tommy

2005-09-06T20:41:00.000-05:00

On my recent speaking trip, I took my oldest son. He had a chance to see and participate in what dad does for a living. The experience was priceless for both of us. Click on the link below to view photos from our trip.

Photos of our Trip

The day at the Indiana Dunes

2005-08-31T20:29:00.000-05:00

This is my youngest son, Robert at the Indiana Dunes.

This is Robert climbing the dunes to train for basketball.

Father and son at sunset.

Peter Jennings Death

2005-08-11T00:12:00.000-05:00

I will miss Peter Jennings on ABC. His death was too early but at least he left a great legacy. The reports on his life, have made me feel a little ashamed on how I take my American citizenship for granted. I live in a great country and have made a goal to learn more about the privileges I enjoy as an American citizen.

Combine Demolition Derby at County Fair

2005-07-15T14:34:00.000-05:00

This is the first time I have ever seen this. The grandstand was filled with people who paid $8-$10 to see this at the Noble County, IN Fair. My life will never be the same.

Watching fireworks on the lake

2005-07-03T14:32:00.000-05:00

Watching the fireworks from Brad's boat.

Speaking at the Revie Sorey Football Camp

2005-06-28T14:21:00.000-05:00

Here I am with former Chicago Bears Revie Sorey and Bob Fisher. These are two super individuals. They are "Old School" sports heros. "Old School", means that you would want your son to grow up just like them. They are both first class!

Little League Pictures

2005-06-16T14:11:00.000-05:00

I was a coach for both of my son's little league teams. One full time one part time.

Tommy looking sad after they were eliminated from the semi-finals.

Robert, Carmen and I after the championship game.

The B minor tourney champs.

Speaking at Hamilton High School Graduation

2005-06-02T14:04:00.000-05:00

Speaking to the 2005 graduating seniors.

Another pic.

The boys having some fun

2005-05-18T13:50:00.000-05:00

The boys and I drinking root beer.

Racism, Rex and my response.

2005-05-18T05:54:00.000-05:00

I read this story about Rex Chapman and interracial dating in ESPN.com and wanted to comment on it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2061773

My response in the Lexington Herald Leader:

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/sports/colleges/university_of_kentucky/11673122.htm

More on this later.

University of Kentucky 1984 Team Reunion

2005-05-17T17:48:00.000-05:00

These photos are about a year old but I figured you might enjoy them.

This is most of my teammates with Coach Hall And Tubby Smith. A little old school and new school.

Melvin Turpin and I. Melvin used to weigh less than me when he was a freshman.

My wife Carmen and my two sons Tommy and Robert

Speaking at the NEXT Financial Conference in Houston, Texas

2005-05-01T14:28:00.000-05:00

I traveled down to Houston to speak at the NEXT Financial national conference. I speak to financial planners on subjects that relate to "Life Planning" for clients. Life planning is getting more press because clients want more than a financial plan from their advisors. It is a cultural change that I am shepherding nationwide.

Here I am with a one of the founders of NEXT, Jim Lorence and financial advisor Hal Thomlinson from Colorado.

In the Houston Airport waiting for my flight back to Chicago.

Speaking at Campbell County KY High School

2005-04-03T14:11:00.000-05:00

This is the Campbell County Winter sports banquet.

Here I am with Athletic Director Joe Roberts, Superintendent Anthony Strong and HS Principal Ginger Webb.

Lake Station HS Awards Ceremony

2005-03-24T05:53:00.000-06:00

Here I am with the senior basketball players I helped to coach this year.
Desi, Neal and Nate.

I give these three men credit for sticking with the team despite winning only two games, in three years. They are winners in my book!

Speaking at Hancock County KY, High School

2005-03-14T05:09:00.000-06:00

I love speaking at small schools! It reminds me of my little high school where I was one of 55 seniors.

Here is one of the students demonstrating his,"Napoleon Dynamite" skit.

Here is a basketball player demonstrating the proper position for, "taking the charge."

Here I am demonstrating my popular, "Bread Basket", story.

Shooting the game winning free throw. I made it!

Kentucky / Florida Basketball

2005-03-07T18:02:00.000-06:00

This is Florida Gators asst. Men's basketball coach Larry Shyatt and I on Feb 8th. I first met Larry 11 years ago where he was a basketball coach at Providence.

Larry was probably smiling yesterday as his Florida Gators defeated my Kentucky Wildcats. Oh well.

Speaking at the National Consortium for Sports and Society

2005-02-21T11:20:00.000-06:00

I was down in Orlando to speak on what an athlete should consider after his or her playing career is over. It was nice to have a break from the cold weather in Chicagoland.

Here I am with one of the other speakers; film maker Spike Lee.
Spike spoke about his good friend the late Ralph Wiley of ESPN.

This is the first picture that cut my head off.

Here is the founder of NCAS Richard Lapchick. Richard is an advocate for racial, ethnic and gender equality in sports. You should hear his story sometime.

Tom Kowalski Me Bob Bradley

Play It Smart Chicago Advisory Meeting

2005-02-15T10:04:00.000-06:00

I have been fortunate to be part of great program here in Chicago. The program is called "Play it Smart" and it is funded by a grant from the National Football Foundation and the US Department of Education.

The program is set up for a academic coach to be in the school for minimum of 20 hours per week during the school year. The academic coach's job is to help the students on the football team, excel in the classroom, and in the community. I will expand more on this great program in a future feature article.

Check out the website here: http://playitsmart.footballfoundation.com

Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN

2005-02-09T09:17:00.000-06:00

I stopped by to visit my friend and former Indiana high school All-Star Dennis Goins. Dennis was responsible for the vision, fund raising, and successful implementation of this successful high school TV program. Here is a link to the their TV website. http://www.wayne.k12.in.us/bdtv/index.htm

Dennis made me sit down for this photo.

Speaking in Bracken County

2005-02-08T09:58:00.000-06:00

I spoke with the athletes at Bracken County High School in Kentucky. Athletic Director and basketball coach, Robert Hammonds, really has a nice operation in place. I love these small schools. They remind me of my high school of 240 students grades 9-12.

NBA Players of the Week (Brad Miller - Vince Carter)

2005-02-01T06:44:00.000-06:00

It was a good week for my nephew Brad Miller. He was named the Western Conference Player of the week. See story on NBA.com http://www.nba.com/news/pow_050131.html

Here are some photo highlights from last weeks games.

Battling Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets

Guarding Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Playing the New Jersy Nets

Here are the Sacarmento Kings in their throwback uniforms. UGLY!

Rensselaer Central High School

2005-01-26T07:03:00.000-06:00

Here is a few photos from my recent speech and workshop at Rensselaer Central.

Some motivated students.

The speaker with "Bunny Ears"

The Bomber basketball team

Principal Dr. Ed Habrowski, staff and students after one of my workshops.

Speaking at the National Consortium for Academics and Sports

2005-01-20T13:48:00.000-06:00

I am honored to be presenting at the NCAS national conference next month in Orlando, Florida.
http://www.ncasports.org/conference_about.htm

My topic will be: "What To Do After The Cheering Stops"
I will be addressing some of the issues that athletes face as they participate in their sport and work towards their degrees.

Here is the mission of NCAS:
"The National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) is an ever-growing organization of colleges, universities and individuals. The mission of the NCAS is to create a better society by focusing on educational attainment and using the power and appeal of sport to positively affect social change."

Director Spike Lee will be one of the speakers as well. I hope to post some pictures of Spike and I when I get back.

Here is the home page for NCAS

http://www.ncasports.org/home.htm

Million Dollar Baby (The Movie)

2005-01-19T13:42:00.000-06:00

I just had a chance to see the movie,"Million Dollar Baby". What a movie! Totally different from what I expected. It is much more than a sports movie. Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, and Hillary Swank, give Oscar winning performances. I predict Best Picture and Best Lead Actress for this film.

This movie moved into one of my all time favorites.

Speaking at Dekalb High School

2005-01-14T13:14:00.000-06:00

I had a great time speaking to the students at Dekalb high school. The principal, Rod Knox, was my junior high football and basketball coach at Hamilton high school.

Here is Mr Knox and his son Matt.

Here I am with a few students

Snow Hoops

2005-01-05T23:36:00.000-06:00

The boys and I get ready to mix it up in a game of "Snow Hoops" last night. Who needs Play Station 2!

My Yearly Retreat

2004-12-30T19:43:00.000-06:00

I just got back from my yearly retreat. I use these retreats to reflect on all of my blessings during the year.

Here is a picture of one of the trails I hiked on during my stay. The freezing rain made the area look like a crystal forest. Very beautiful in person with the sun shining on the ice.

Sacramento Kings / Indiana Pacers Game

2004-12-11T22:43:00.000-06:00

Here is a picture of Brad, his uncles and two little cousins after the ball game. We are ready to play some hoops!

Brad was player of the game after hitting four crucial free throws in overtime to win the game.

Click below to view more family pictures from the game.

http://tomheitz.com/photos/Kings_PacersDec2004/index.htm

Speaking at Greenville, KY Job Corps

2004-12-10T13:12:00.000-06:00

Here I am holding a leadership workshop and speaking at the graduation ceremony for the Job Corps students.

This is a great program for kids who want to learn a tangible workforce skill and work towards a high school diploma. Our tax money is being invested wisely with this program.

Check out http://jobcorps.doleta.gov/ to learn more.

2004-11-29T15:07:00.000-06:00

Here is a picture of my Kentucky teammate, Kenny "Sky" Walker, and my family at the UK Georgia State game. Tommy and Robert were ball boys.

Here is a sample post

2004-11-29T13:13:00.000-06:00

Working on the mechanics of posting, adding comments, adding picture, and audio files.

Tom
http://www.tomheitz.com

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