Blog tagged as athlete

Everything is an Opportunity in Disguise

Dear Derek,

When it was time for you to pick a university, I think you did it just right. Loyola University Chicago or Pepperdine, that was the question. 

Stanford didn’t work out, unfortunately, we just didn’t have what we needed on paper. U of I could ha...

Dear Younger Katie,

Where do I even begin?

You’ve always been the straightforward type and hate it when people beat around the bush. But I’m tempted to ease you into this letter because I know it’s going to be tough to read.

Right now, you’re in what you think is the prime of your life: you’re the su...

Dear 16-year-old Angelica,

Wow, what a tough couple of years it has been. I just want to start by saying that I’m sorry. 

I’m sorry that you went through so much pain and suffering. I’m sorry that you felt so alone and incredibly misunderstood. I’m sorry that the weight of the world made you want...

Dear Younger Zach,

As a high school kid, going through the phases of recruiting, you have no idea of how big of an impact this game called ‘Football’ will have on your life. 

Coaches are calling, and scholarships are being offered, but this process is much bigger than a school choice. 

As tim...

Dear Younger Kenisha,

Hey! I’m you, but 6 years in the future. I know that to you 23 seems ancient, I guess that’s fair because to me 17 seems like a baby.

I know you are probably more interested in what happens to us 6 years later, but I’m more interested in you. Right now. We always had a habit of t...