I’m watching this Packers/49’ers playoff game still upset about the Falcons dismal season. I saw a Facebook post last year that said that F.A.L.C.O.N.S. was an acronym that stands for Fans Always Left Counting On Next Season. I had to regretfully laugh at that one.

We are almost at the end of some amazing BCS games that showcased some of the top college football players in the nation. My wife Kelli and I have enjoyed all the intense games together. I’m predicting that the Seminoles will win the National Championship this year. Who you got?

All of the NFL playoff games have been thrillers as well. I’m hoping that Drew Brees and the Saints lose their swag. Yes I’m a hater!

I’m also a baseball guy that is learning how to coach from the college football and NFL coaches. I’m specifically paying attention to their calm and collective demeanor. These games have high implications and situations that I deem stressful but it doesn’t seem to phase these guys one bit.

I’ve been successfully developing baseball players through my for profit Diamond Directors for 15 years but I personally need to develop more patience as a coach. Crunch time in games cause me to stress which causes my players to stress.

Getting ahead gets in your head.
Hard to move forward when you can’t measure the stride.

I’m alive but am I getting ahead.
Who owns the compass?

The body can move without the head.
If it moves forward, is it getting ahead without The Head?

My state of confusion is in my head.
One day I feel that I’m moving ahead but is it enough movement to celebrate?

On set for ESPN E:60 interview

It has been a while since I have blogged. The Ambassadors have done so much and I’m glad to be along the ride with them.

We’ve been practicing like crazy in the cages at D-BAT Atlanta this month. Super excited to have our Ambassador alums join us during their winter break from college. Coach Neiko Johnson and Coach Kevin Young continue to do an amazing job leading our Ambassadors to lead themselves. Believe it or not, the Ambassadors run their own practices which includes hitting drills as well as journaling and video blogging. They just also started reading Sean Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

On Friday, December 6th, Kelli and I loaded up the SUV and took our two daughters along with three Ambassadors to Savannah to see our 2nd L.E.A.D. Ambassador Jason Wynn graduate from college. Jason graduated from Savannah State University with a degree in Homeland Security. He is now employed by Ashbritt. Our Ambassadors were able to see the ocean for the first time while we were there as well. So many great things to see in our state.

The day after Thanksgiving, I slept in late and woke up by the grace of God next to an awesome wife and without children screaming and jumping in our bed.

There are six things that I am most thankful for.

1. Dynamic Church Family

I am a proud member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta led by Dr. Craig L. Oliver. We are spiritually fed throughout the week with multiple services. It is a community of disciples that are intentional about serving one another. May God continue to bless us as well as all churches open in the name of Jesus.

2. Amazing Wife and Daughters

I adore my wife and daughters. They are my world. My purpose in life is to protect and provide for them. I can only do this by submitting my life to Christ. I’m not perfect but I’m striving for excellence everyday as a husband and father. My girls are worth my daily sacrifices.

3. Healthy Family

I can say with excitement that all of my family members to my knowledge are healthy. At least they were looking good yesterday! That is a huge blessing to have your health to serve others. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring but as for today, we have our health, strength and sound mind and may God receive the glory for that.