My parents were athletic. My parents played baseball and basketball. I love to run. I like coffee. I try to eat well. I had cancer that made it impossible for me to have kids. I've recently had a painful diagnosis. I'm interested in working with kids. I have doubts about my ability to work with kids.
I like coffee and wine. I have a mini van. I have five boys. My last son has just gone to college. I won my last game. my next game is next Tuesday, depending on the weather. I coach a kids team. I leave work early in order to coach. I enjoy coaching the kids.
How long have you been coaching kids? ive been coaching kids for 5 years now.  Its so much fun.   That's awesome, do they pay you to couch or is it a volunteer sort of thing? It started as volunteer and now its paid.  Its not much but it helps.  Even though I love it so much I would do it for free.  Don't tell them that though. I understand haha, that's very altruistic of you. Do you have any children in particular that stick out as being excellent players? I have a few that really excel.  I see NHL all stars in their futures.  But there are some that still need work.  I can tell they don't take it as seriously as they should. Yeah, there's nothing wrong with that though, some people just play the sport for fun. I am all for having fun, and they are, but there are a few that dont want to be team players and slack off.  I want them to do well but I just cant seem to motivate them.  Do you have any ideas? I wish I did, my parents were both really into sports but I wasn't so much, I think some people just don't have the drive and there's nothing you can do to instill it in them. I know their parent want them there and I really want them to do their best.  I wish i could talk to their parents about it and not sound too harsh. I'm sure there's some way you can bring it up that's both appropriate at getting your point across, and doesn't sound too harsh, just be honest with them. Ill give that a try.  but enough about me.  How have you been doing?