Yelling at youth sport referees makes you a jerk

Why is it necessary to yell at referees? Does this kid need to hear you be an a**hole? It does nothing...for anyone. I live with two soccer referees, two players and one coach. I hear all sides. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it."  ~Charles R. Swindoll If … Continue reading Yelling at youth sport referees makes you a jerk

How marketing and communications is like having braces

Marketing and communications is like having braces. Stay with me here. I have #adultbraces. I never had braces as a kid, so this is my only experience. It’s painful, awkward and annoying. But the end result will be (better be!) straight teeth, a healthy smile and aligned bite. But it doesn’t happen overnight. Just like … Continue reading How marketing and communications is like having braces

High school is the new college

At our school district, it's encouraged that 8th graders complete a study plan while enrolling in their freshman year in high school. This maps out their course of study, and ensures they will graduate with all the credits they need for a high school diploma. In other words, as a 14-year-old, they are asked to … Continue reading High school is the new college