September is Special: Raising Awareness on Childhood Cancer
September marks a special time on the calendar for me. Not only is it Childhood Cancer Awareness month, but it’s also typically around the time when…
A Special Birthday Message
In 49 years of life, I can’t say I ever thought I would celebrate a birthday amidst a global pandemic, but I guess there’s a first for everything!…
All in This, Together
Stay at home orders remain in place across the nation, and so the majority of us are now faced with finding new ways to continue getting through each…
Ringing in the New Year with Randy Pausch
The clock is slowly ticking away, closer and closer to midnight. Around this time every year, as I reflect and prepare for another 12 months, I set…
Pediatric Cancer Awareness: Continuing the Discussion
“Caitrin was a six-year-old girl in my community who was friends with my daughter. A lover of rainbows, cardinals and collecting rocks – Caitrin was…
The Golden Rule: Taking Care of Teammates
Transitional phases are always a little tricky and often a source of stress and anxiety for a lot of people. The new school year, filled with…
Let's Roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO-JAzE6VQY This morning, each of you reading this were able to wake up and start your day like every other. Maybe…
Revisiting “Even Coaches Need Coaching Sometimes” – Chapter 3
It’s often overlooked how crucial coaches are throughout someone’s life - a teacher to help shape a young mind, a sports coach to help develop a…
Cole and the Medix Roadrunner: Bringing Our Double-Bottom-Line to Life
I am passionate about being a youth football coach for many reasons. Of course, I love football and love teaching it to kids even more, but it also…
Chasing Dreams and Catching Inspiration
Everytime I think I’m going to inspire someone, I get inspired myself. My latest inspiration came in an unexpected form: 50 high school students.…