What do you think is the most important thing you learned during your career? The most important thing that I’ve learned during my career would depend on what point in my career was in. If I had to look over the entire scope of it, I would say intentionality. Having intention as a core of your foundation means that when you are somewhere, you’re going to be all there. You’re going to give 100% of yourself 100% of the time, in the moment that you’re in. And when you can do that, that will serve you in a great way. You will gain more, you will win more in that moment than you ever could if your body was here but your mind was somewhere else. So: intentionality. Is there anything I didn’t ask that you would like to talk about? I just want to say that being a former player that has played at the highest level, and now I am a coach, I think is probably one of the greatest honors that I ever could be given. It’s so gratifying when I’m able to pour into the players that I lead, and you see them grow. In life and a sport. It’s just a special thing. I’m not a parent, but I can only imagine how a parent would feel when they see their child, begin to grow, and learn and become someone. I think that is just so special. And I think more athletes should look into coaching. If you have a passion for what you do, and you do take pride in wanting to see the game continue to grow, then I think that people should take a hard look at that as an occupation at some point in their lives because the game and the kids - need it.
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