If you love to watch sports or have ever played one yourself, then you know the value of good coaching. A truly great coach can push a team to achieve its fullest potential, and history has shown over and over that top-notch coaching often makes the difference between victory and defeat no matter the talent level of the players. Here are some of the most profoundly impactful coaches ever to lead a sports team: 

 

Scotty Bowman

Many sports aficionados consider Bowman to be the best coast in the history of the National Hockey League. He coached for over three decades and seemed to have a golden touch when it came to leading teams toward triumph. He guided his players toward 28 playoff appearances and currently holds three major NHL records as a coach: the most Stanley Cup Victories, the most wins, and the most playoff wins. 

 

Don Shula

Don Shula had a glowing impact in the realm of professional football. He led the Baltimore Colts to the NFL Championship and went on to lead the Miami Dolphins to two Super Bowl victories. He’s also known as the man who coached the only football team ever to complete a perfect season – in 1972, under his leadership, the Dolphins went 17-0 and then went on to win the Super Bowl.

 

John Wooden

There are legions of sports fans and experts who consider John Wooden to be the greatest coach of all time in the history of any sport. He led the UCLA Bruins to 10 NCAA Championships, and he also guided his teams to a whopping 88 consecutive wins between 1971 and 1974. Wooden was also widely known for instilling powerful values in his athletes, beyond just the importance of wining. 

 

Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson started out as a professional basketball player before he became a coach. He is famous for having coached the Chicago Bulls during Michael Jordan’s glory days, guiding the team toward six NBA Championships. Jackson also coached Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal on the Los Angeles Lakers, leading the team to five NBA Championships. He currently holds the record for the most championships in NBA history. Nicknamed “The Zen Master,” Jackson is noted for including aspects of Eastern philosophy in his coaching style.

 

Pat Summitt

Pat Summitt has achieved the most wins ever in the realm of women’s college basketball. She led the Lady Vol’s to eight National Championships, which makes her the coach to have earned the second most National Championships in NCAA history. Summitt has been named NCAA Coach of the Year a whopping seven times and holds the honor of having been named the Naismith Coach of the 20th Century.
 

Do you love packing only the essentials and setting up camp in the great outdoors? If you’ve ever gone camping or even just dreamed about it, then you understand the appeal of escaping the rigors of modern life by immersing yourself in the natural world. Here are five of the best camping destinations in the country, certain to help you experience nature in a unforgettable way:

 

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Many serious camping aficionados consider Grand Canyon National Park to be America’s best camping destination. The landscape is startlingly beautiful and the opportunities for outdoor fun are endless – including backpacking, vigorous hiking, rambling nature walks, guided mule rides, and boating and fishing trips on the Colorado River. There are two central campground options in the park: The Mather Campground, a great choice if you want a bustling camp experience full of fellow outdoor-loving folks, and the North Rim Campground, a wonderful option if you’re interested in a wilder, more secluded place in which to set up camp.

 

Bowman Lake Campground, Montana

This gorgeous campground is located in the Glacier National Park in northern Montana. You’ll bask in a glorious view of Bowman Lake and the surrounding mountain vista. If you like water activities, the lake is a great place for kayaking, fishing, and canoeing. Bowman Lake Campground is an especially ideal location if you’re an experienced camper looking for a very remote and authentic camping experience rather than a campground full of first-time campers and tourists. 

 

Blackwoods Campground, Maine

This natural wonder of a campground is located in Acadia National Park. You an opt for an entirely solitary, self-directed camping experience or else take advantage of the park’s offerings for guided private and group activities – including nature walks led by park rangers and evening campfire programs. The Blackwoods Campground offers over three hundred camping sites, each with room for up to two tents and one vehicle. If you’re looking for an active camping experience, you’ll love hiking the park’s granite peaks, biking and walking on the historic carriage roads, and taking a guided boat cruise to learn about the area’s sea life and natural history.

 

Chickasaw Campgrounds, Oklahoma

At these campgrounds, located in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, you’ll find a lush natural oasis away from the bustle of regular life. You can watch majestic blue heron fly over the Lake of the Arbuckles, swim and fish in the area’s many cool creeks, and enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful sunsets over Veterans Lake. You’ll also relish the area’s abundance of unique and gorgeous prairies plants, including Coneflowers, Little Bluestem, and Yucca. If you love to watch wildlife, then you’ll enjoy catching glimpses of flying squirrels, armadillos, white-tailed deer, and Eastern Meadowlarks.

 

Moraine Campground, Colorado

This camping area in the gloriously beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park offers five drive-in campgrounds. You’ll enjoy extensive hiking, walking, and biking trails, rafting and fishing opportunities, guided trail rides and backpacking trips, and wildlife sightings that can include glimpses of elk, moose, bears, bighorn sheep, and even mountain lions. There are also several well-mapped-out routes for glorious scenic drives through the park and surrounding areas. Some of the popular family-fun-options include cowboy sing-a-longs, ranger talks, and marshmallow roasts. 

 

 

Sakasa Coffee and Tea is a hip coffeehouse in Ashburn not too far from BLVD l Loudoun Station that also offers teas and a menu of tasty food. In fact, Sakasa serves afternoon high tea daily, turning the pleasant beverage into a meditative ceremony. If you'd just like a cup to go, you can have that too: choose from a full list of black, green, white, red, and herbal teas. Coffee drinkers will relish Sakasa's variety of coffee drinks, with espresso drinks like lattes and cappuccinos along with robust drip coffees. If you get hungry, Sakasa serves treats for breakfast and lunch, like egg and cheese croissants, sweet chocolate muffins, and hearty turkey and ham sandwiches. And like other coffeehouses, Sakasa welcomes you to sit and linger for a while, with available Wi-Fi and a calendar of meetings and events taking place right in the space. Check Sakasa Coffee and Tea's website for more info!

 

Sakasa Coffee and Tea

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Ashburn, VA 20147
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