John Wooden won 10 national championships in 12 years, but before a single play was ever drawn up, he taught his players how to tie their shoes correctly. Confidence isn't built by what your kids hear. It's built through repeated, coached practice, the small, overlooked details most dads skip. This week, Dad Academy breaks down why real confidence starts at the bottom, and how one overlooked skill in your home could be the foundation your family needs.

When a father dies, the loss is often deeper and more complex than many men expect. Beyond grief, it can bring a new sense of vulnerability, an awareness of mortality, and the realization that something has shifted. This reflection explores one of the most common yet least-discussed transitions in a man’s life—and why the weight many men feel may be connected to responsibility quietly passing from one generation to the next. The weight is real, but so is your ability to carry