I’ve had a lot of teammates in my life. Some I haven’t spoken to in years. Some I could probably call tomorrow and pick up a conversation like we had just walked out of practice yesterday. Everyone had different strengths and weaknesses. Some made me better. Some made me absolutely crazy. And if we’re being completely transparent, I’m relatively […]

For as long as I can remember, I’ve told my kids the same thing. “Don’t grow up…” “…it’s a trap.” They usually roll their eyes. Oliver has started doing it too. And honestly, I don’t blame them. Because from a kid’s perspective, adulthood looks pretty great. You get to do all the fun “big kid” stuff and you […]

Back to school has always been one of my favorite times of the year. While it marks the first official end of summer – something I don’t necessarily relish – it also brings around a whole world of new beginnings.   New shoes. New Outfits.  New Backpacks.  The anticipation of a new school year. But […]

A year or so ago, a networking friend – a local surveyor – told me a story I’ve never forgotten. He said there was something called the Shortcut Method. Years ago, some surveyors realized they could shave a little time off their work by cutting corners. The measurements looked close enough, the maps appeared accurate, and […]

If I asked you to choose just three words to guide the next year of your life what would they be? Not your goals…not your resolutions…not your job title. Just three simple ideas that you hope define the person you’re becoming. This week, I had the privilege of spending four evenings with an incredible group of young […]

When I think back on my childhood summers, I don’t remember beaches. I remember ballfields. While other families were planning vacations, ours was planning tournament schedules. Every Friday afternoon, my parents loaded up a car full of equipment, snacks, coolers, and a kid who couldn’t wait for the weekend to begin. Looking back now, I […]

One of my favorite things about sports is that there isn’t just one way to compete. Some athletes grow up surrounded by teammates while others spend most of their time competing alone. I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately. I spent most of my athletic career on a basketball court. From my days as a […]

It’s that time of year again. The NBA Draft has wrapped up. The transfer portal is in full swing. College coaches are making phone calls. Athletes are announcing their commitments with dramatic social media graphics. {Insert Cookie Cutter AI Graphic here followed by Data Center Activist Complaint} And every time I read another headline about […]