Is Fantasy becoming a Reality?
Fantasy sports have become a way of life for many. Throw in social media and people are living their lives through fantasy sports. People attack players for not playing or getting their projected points. A fantasy player feels they are apart of the game because they...
The end
Today the new Avengers trailer dropped, first off wow. Can't wait to take the boys to see the outcome. A part of the trailer really stood out to me, not the story, characters or pictures it was a simple quote. Robert Downey Jr said "Part of the journey is the...
Failing..
I've often been asked what is my biggest fear. The answer to that is being a failure, albeit in sports, life or most importantly failing as a father. My purpose in this journey changed 13 years ago and then multiplied more than six years ago when I become a father. ...
Your Title
I've been called many things in my life. Sometimes those titles were not flattering, while others mean everything to me. My job titles over the years have been all over the place. Growing up in Southern WV like many of my Monroe Country brothern I started out...
Challenge
Coaching is a big enough challenge, trying to ensure you have enough players to play, trying to get field's ready, working around schedules and weather and so on. Throw into that mindset coaching your own son and that challenge now grows to another level. You are...
Shadows
Sometimes your shadow hides who you really are. Your confidence, wants and desires can stay hidden. Don't be afraid to let them out of the shadows. That was today's quote to Deuces, when I wrote it, it triggered some deep thinking. Why do we change ourselves to make...
When being broken isn’t bad
Like many things in life, when something is broken we simply throw it away, replace it and move on. However, the one thing that once it's broken it's hard for many to move on from is yourself. We have a hard time coming to grips with admitting when we're broken, in...
What Defines You?
Do you look at your title, your job or possibly your name as the definition of you? Each of these are aspects of you. Each contribute to you make up of who you are. Let's dive deeper into each one and what I feel defines you. Your title, like many out there I've...
The Let Down
Being a sports fan can be tough. My team has given me highs and lows, joys and tears. I've experienced moments of pure jubilation and times of pure heartbreak. I've beat my chest and couldn't talk because I lost my voice from yelling. I've also not talked for days...