There are a million things to love about being a college coach, especially at Grinnell College and especially when you coach such a wide range of student-athletes on both football and track and field teams. It's rewarding to help them through their struggles and celebrate in their successes, not just in the realm of athletics and not just during their time at Grinnell. For many of them, their four years at Grinnell is just the beginning of a lifelong relationship, and for all of them the great things they do at Grinnell are far surpassed by the even greater things they do after. It's great to be a part of such an amazing "family."
As many things as there are to love about my job though, there are a few drawbacks. As much as I enjoy getting out on the road and visiting different places and meeting new people, it is always hard to leave home. I mean, look how much fun these two are!
You wouldn't want to leave either!
They're very supportive though, always sending me off to thumbs up and lots of encouragement.
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| "Go get 'em, Dad" |
So, USATF Clinic in Chicago and New England Elite in Boston, here I come! And don't worry ladies, I'll be home for the 4th of July parade and fireworks.
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| 4th of July, 2014 |
