I’ve learned a lot this football season. I learned it’s not just about wins and losses. I learned a lot about myself, I’ve learned about other people and most importantly I’ve learned a lot about my son.
Jax is a better person than I am and ever will be and he is stronger than I think I ever could be. He’s faced challenges in his life (but he’s still only ten) and as a parent you always hope and pray that your children will develop the perseverance and courage that will help them later in life when they face real challenges.
Jax is a leader and I’m confident that he will continue to be one. Being an athlete and now a coach is what (I consider) my defining characteristic, but being a dad will always come first. Today, being a dad called for me to sit silently next to my son and allow him to teach me how to be strong.
Sorry Sons: Chronicles of a New Dad 