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As July begins to fade, summer does too. My mind turns to the start of fall and the exciting things that come with the months ahead. I 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. I look forward to things, but not in a way that leads me not to 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 required 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 coaches, like players, have 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 think about it, the same holds for most coaches. Our only consistency 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 player's 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. A renowned philosopher, Alan Watts, emphasizes 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 we can find meaning and purpose amid uncertainty and transformation by embracing change.

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 again be different, and the sum of the parts has the makings of something special.