This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sports Authority for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I played football throughout my childhood. I played when I was young, starting at age 8, until I graduated college at age 22. It was a sport that I loved and although I…
stop giving trophies to every kid
I am all for rewarding kids for their accomplishments in life, but I believe people need to stop giving trophies to every kid, for everything! I want them to do well in sports, but we want them to earn what they get. Before you read this, know that I am talking to myself as much as…
No Regrets
“The only things I regret… are the things I didn’t do.”-Joe Karbo. So live life with no regrets. When I was in college, my football coach was the type of person that you wanted to be around…one that was passionate about his job and his life. He was great at getting the “best” out of you. He would say…
10 ways a working dad can be involved in his kid’s sports
I always wondered how a working dad can be involved in his kid’s sports, until I did it myself. (I even ended up coaching!) Before I had kids, I imagined being the football coach, the basketball coach and the soccer coach. What I didn’t realize was that my work schedule of 8-6 was going…
10 things parents look for in a coach
You are going to surprised by the 10 things parents look for in a coach. Growing up I played for many organizations. However, I was truly impressed with the organization that my son and I were apart of this past year. They truly took the time and wanted the insight from all the coaches in…
Will coaching will strengthen the bond with your child?
I love how coaching will strengthen the bond with your child. It doesn’t take much… just devotion, passion and time. Summer of 2014, our 8 year old, Jack asked me “Dad, can I play football?” What do I say to that? It had been a sport that I put all my heart and…