It's all about the kids....

Sorry it's been awhile since I made a blog entry. Getting back to work has been, well, challenging to say the least. But here I go again!

Recently I accepted a position on a board of directors with the thought that in doing so, I could involve my mind in something other than work and continue to be involved with youth sports. How quickly I have realized that it is just another job with it's own stress.

My personal goal as my kids grow up is to be active in the things they enjoy doing so that I can enjoy every growing year. I remember when I was younger, people telling me, "enjoy your kids while they are young, because they grow up so fast".  I would just laugh and move on.... Oh boy! Those crazy people were 100% correct!

I have realized how quickly that people forget the reason why we volunteer for different roles in youth sports. Personally, my goal has always been to volunteer so that I can stay connected with my boys in their activities and maybe make a difference in the development of somebody else's young athlete. I've never felt that being a coach made me more of man. What I feel is a sense of accomplishment when I see those young athletes smile, laugh, win and lose. What do we learn from losing? It builds character! Can't win 'em all! I do believe in trying to win though. I think it was Vince Lombardi that said "If winning isn't important, why do they keep score?" Correct me if I misquoted that one.

Besides a little rambling on there, where am I going with this?

I believe it's important that we as adults conduct ourselves in a manner that we would expect our children to resemble. Our kids become who we are, it's important to remember that. I have seen some actions lately that make me feel sorry for the children that are witnessing it and can only hope that those people will change for their kids sake.

Remember, your kids watch what you do....do you want them to replicate your actions? Your kids listen to what you say...do you want them to repeat it?  

It's all about the kids...don't forget that.

@markbolin