I helped coached my first set of middle school boys basketball games today, and I have to say, I had loads of fun! I didn’t play basketball growing up and I didn’t know much about the game before I signed on to help coach, but after a few weeks with these boys and coach Pederson, I’m beginning to enjoy and maybe even love this game. I’m excited for the rest of this season!

The middle school boys basketball season began on Tuesday with only the head coach hired to help coach them. I was asked a few weeks ago if I wanted to help, but I was eager to take a break from coaching until maybe the spring.

Yesterday one of my football boys asked me if I can help coach basketball.

I told him I would think about it, but I knew the answer as soon as he asked me:

I had my first basketball practice tonight, and I loved every minute of it. Here’s to another season with these boys 🍻

I already miss it.

On Tuesday, we ended our 2024 middle school football season with a win. I am going to miss everything about this season, from seeing my boys every day, to traveling with them, to game days. I’m so grateful for everything. See you guys again next year.

From Tuesday, about an hour before our fourth game of the season. It was a tough one, but I think it was a turning point for everyone. Our boys fought from start to finish, and we all became stronger by the end. I love these boys and I’m proud to be their coach.

Our second game went really well. Many improvements over last week, many things still to work on. I love seeing the progress our boys are making.

Game 2 of my first year coaching football season begins later this afternoon, and I am less nervous than I was last week. We had a good week of practice and now it’s time to see what worked and what didn’t work. Let’s go.

First game is in the books. Lots of lessons, lots of memories.

My first football game is in a few hours, and I am nervous. Should be fun, though!

I’m only a few practices in, but I love coaching. This is going to be a really fun season.