Noam Wakrat·Jan 19Hero (Ball) MentalityI’ve been obsessed with sports since I was a kid. My heroes were, of course, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley (brotherhood of chunky guys)…
Noam Wakrat·Jan 11The Quarterback ParadoxThe 2000 NFL Draft took place on April 15 and kicked off at noon New York time. As every year, the early rounds were broadcast in a special…
Noam Wakrat·Aug 11, 2025The Boss on the IceI knew the outline of the story of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. But I had never really stepped inside it -never walked with…
Noam Wakrat·Jul 2, 2025When Process Beats Talent (and lose)In the summer of 1984, something remarkable happened in the NBA.
Noam Wakrat·Nov 13, 2024CBE — Career Best EffortWhen it comes to leadership in sports, Pat Riley stands out as one of the most influential figures, with a rich history as the Miami…
Noam Wakrat·Jun 27, 2024Basketball and Peach Baskets: A Story of Evolution and TraditionThe game of basketball was invented by a physical education teacher named James Naismith as a way to keep students fit during the cold…
Noam Wakrat·Jun 21, 2024“The Pentagon Wars” and Performance Reviews: Lessons in DesignThe film “The Pentagon Wars” tells the story of the planning and development of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the U.S. Army. Starring…
Noam Wakrat·Jun 21, 2024The Brill-Fosbury Nexus Dick Fosbury / Debbie BrillTo truly grasp the evolution of the high jump, one must delve into two connected narratives.
