Odd day. I took my boys to the place where they had their first exposure camp for their tryout for the Scottsdale Argonauts football team. This means I am officially out as a coach for my boys in tackle. It is anti-climactic. I wanted to bring them a ‘ship or something, but instead I bring them to a set of coaches who are responsible for the last six State Championship High school teams. The Saguaro staff is serious and does well to bring some of that flare to their pipeline program. I’m looking forward to what my boys can do on a squad like that. It feels like neither will be the best on the team and yet feels like both have the ability to be starters. I hope the youngest doesn’t get shuffled back to Offensive Line where he is useless and angry as a player. His speed is best served on the edge (blitzing–though he doesn’t actually play that role and he should) and as a Powerback where he can use his speed and strength to create mismatches on D.
Otherwise I spent my day partially in the pool and partially playing a ton of Madden. I’ve simmed through the better part of two seasons building a roster from the ground up and now it is time to reap the rewards of that work. Presently those rewards are a 3-2 season and 4th in the AFC East with my Brooklyn Bulls. I’m not pleased about it, but I still feel we can make a late season push to the playoffs–especially if we can split with the Jets (nemesis team) and take two from the Patriots.
Finally, I’m getting closer to going back to work full time and that has my mind churning about how to get these classes as interesting and exciting as possible –for my benefit. I gotta keep it fresh and fun to stay engaged. This work environment brings me no joy otherwise.
Outside the rain is falling in sheets and lightning is snapping in the distance. It is beautiful; a far cry from the desert of this morning and of most days.