As the month of July begins to fade, summer does too. My mind turns to the start of fall and all of the exciting things that come with the months ahead. I really have never been one to count the days, as at an early age, my grandparents taught me to make them count. Those words of advice still last all of these years later. Oh sure, I look forward to things but not in a way that leads me to not be where my eyes are. I am sure my grandparents would have had no idea of all the distractions that we have in our world today and just how prophetic their words would become when you have to force yourself to lock into the present moment today or get carried away by emails, messages, and social media.
We will soon transition back into college practices and the constant preparation that it takes to keep things organized. With that transition, we will have a few more new assistant coaches this season, and a few have left for other opportunities. This has been a theme the last few years, as just like players, the coaches get options to move on and up the coaching ladder.
In many ways, coaching at the junior college level is difficult as you have players for such a small amount of time, and when I really think about it, the same holds true for most coaches. The only consistency we really have is the teachings in what makes our success circle and what makes them into great leaders and people on and off the field. The faces will continue to change at high rates every year. 50-65% on the players side alone. But no matter the transitions, we will continue to work on positive growth and giving 100% to those in the room.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” - Alan Watts
Change is an inevitable part of life, constantly pushing us out of our comfort zones and challenging us to adapt. Alan Watts, a renowned philosopher, emphasizes the importance of embracing change rather than resisting it. By plunging into change, we open ourselves up to new experiences, opportunities, and growth. Moving with change allows us to flow with the rhythm of life, accepting its ebbs and flows. Watts' words remind us that by embracing change, we can find meaning and purpose in the midst of uncertainty and transformation.
Here's to the 24-2025 season kicking off in just a few weeks and all of the moments that have yet to happen. This season will once again be different, and the sum of the parts has the makings of something really special.

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