It's Been Awhile

Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted... In the last 30 days, I've had a group of 19 new-hires that I've been supervising, and I've been putting together the youth soccer league for this season. With 22 teams, 16 mini-academy players, and over 30% growth from last season, organizing teams, getting coaches, ordering jerseys, making the schedule, getting referees, etc. has kept me pretty busy in the evenings. Plus, we just got back from an much-needed 11 day junket to Walt Disney World on Monday! The season kicks off on Saturday, so hopefully, things will settle down a bit. I'm coaching two soccer teams, plus helping coach my son's and my daughter's baseball/softball-teeball teams. My wife is still tutoring, and doing Scouts for both. Whew, we are too busy!

Disney was a blast. I highly recommend that as a vacation destination for anyone; but especially for families with kids under 12. Don't misunderstand me, Disney is great for kids and adults alike, but it's even more magical for the younger kids. I didn't go for the first time until I was 19. If we could afford it, I'd go back every year. It's not so much about the rides or other attractions, but the level of thought, detail, and imagination that's put into EVERYTHING that's so amazing. I find it inspiring. Had I gone as a child, I truly believe I might've taken my life a different direction, career-wise.

Anyway, I digress. I hope to once again start posting some regular updates. My son's first travel team game is this Sunday, so if he does well, I'll certainly have some bragging material (he scored 6 goals in practice the other night)! It's all in the genes (or is that jeans?!), you know! Seriously, I enjoy writing about my opinions and my "life experiences," and with two wonderful and talented kids, two good jobs, and a myriad of hobbies, I think I can find stuff to write about...