Some men think the big moments are what define a father. Graduation days. Wedding days. The day your son leaves for the military. I disagree. The big days matter, but the foundation for those milestones is poured in the ordinary, seemingly small moments, like your child’s first football practice in full gear, that you can … Read more
Most people think officiating is about balls, strikes, and angry coaches. They’re dead wrong. Umpiring for personal growth is about so much more. What they don’t see—what I’ve lived—is how umpiring has sharpened my instincts, calmed my nerves, and shaped the way I lead my business, raise my family, and walk with God. Truly, umpiring for … Read more
There’s something sacred about going back to where it all began. This past weekend, I returned to Panama, Illinois—my old stomping grounds as a boy.Shoal Creek was where I’d ride my bike and dream of the life I wanted, often wondering what it would be like to have a father. I didn’t know him growing … Read more