from Rick Hartzell's Book - Whistle In A Haystack
"Why do people go into athletics as a career? Why in the world do they officiate gams? I think the answers are because those gyms and fields are where they are most comfortable in life. I know with me that's the case. That's where you belong. That is where you have learned life's best lessons and where you have enjoyed some of life's greatest moments. So, when you cannot play anymore, or when you have had enough of coaching, then administration or officiating are the ways you can stay in the arena, stay involved, give back, be comfortable, and still be a part of what is deeply embedded in your soul - the need to compete and chase the dream of doing better, giving your best and working so hard and then collapsing at the end of the day knowing that you gave your all in an area that you love and that after you rest a little you will be ready to do it again tomorrow. The competition drives us all who are involved in athletics. Not just the competition to win or to prove that you are the best, but the competition that allows you to be the best you can possibly become and then see how that stacks up against all the others. It's the people and the journey, not the winning that keeps us working the athletics arena."
6:31 a.m. - I woke up a little late this morning...no worries. Last night's games went fine...yesterday at school went fine...pretty routine. IT'S FRIDAY...it's been a long but fast week. Yesterday, Marcus got a girls regional assignment...THAT MAKES ME SO HAPPY. Plus my friend Braedon Peters also got a regional...ALSO MAKES ME HAPPY. And the good news is that we can all go together up to Dixon next Tuesday! I think I'm going to try to coordinate Amber's van for us all to ride up together.
Today I would just really like to get done fast and get to the weekend. We go to West Central tonight...the games will be sloppy, messy, and the fans will be ridiculous. They are tired of seeing their teams lose, and they will all think this will be a chance to win, and everything and anything that goes wrong will be the fault of the officials. Bring it on...after yesterday's news for Marcus and Braeden, I have the energy to withstand the barrage.
Things to do for school
- review presentation plans and enter scores
- send feedback as needed
- create and post lesson plan for 2/13
- enter scores for spiritual approval
- work on research paper prompt
- Write an argument in which you select an historical figure you have encountered so far in English III or U.S. History that would prove to be an effective leader for the United States in 2023. In your argument include research of relevant background information of your selected individual, as well as her/his effective leadership traits (and if you believe those traits would translate to today's modern challenges).
Things to do
- send message to West Central and A-Town boys - SATURDAY
- send message to Sterling and Rockford Lutheran boys - SUNDAY
- give Mr. O $25
- Saturday, Feb. 18 - 9 a.m. - softball clinic in Macomb
- Feb. 17 - dentist appointment - get sub plans ready - Mr. Hyett
- officiating travel plans link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvlB2Lmw0-bmzjm_N_-GqD2S3K2jNK83etzBjF5l8hk/edit
February
10 - at West Central FS/V Boys - 6:00 p.m. - with Shawn and Marcus (versus ATown)
SHAWN drives - Jay and Shawn leave from his house after bus route…pick up Marcus
11 - IHSA girls regionals
at Sterling - V Boys - 1:30 p.m. - with Hu and Marcus (versus Rockford Lutheran)
At Wethersfield - V girls 6 p.m. - with Marcus and Tucker
JAY drives….pick up Marcus at Walmart at 11:00 a.m.
Tucker drives on his own.
