Dear Friends,

As many of you know, there has been something going on in my life for the last several months.  I haven’t talked about it much, and i have been very vague when asked about it.  I think however,  that it is now time to talk about the new chapter in my life that is about to begin. 

As many of you know,  football has been a major part of my life since before i can remember.  It has consumed big chunks of my body, my mind, and my soul for many years.  Over the past several years i have been fortunate enough to be apart of some very special teams, who have won some very special games,  on very special stages.  It was my honor 2 years ago to coach one of the top rated defenses in our entire state.   We are only getting better,  things are going in the right direction and people are expecting some very special things.  HOWEVER, i regret to say, i will not be a part of it.  It was a tough decision and it took several months of soul searching and convos with everyone in my life to get to this point.  It was a process that began in November, and i feel confident that the decision that i am making, is the best one for me, and for everyone.

Yes my freinds  its time,  its time to move on to the other passion in my life.  Its the one thing that has always been in the back of my mind.  Every second that i was involved in football i always found myself dreaming of the day that i could do this…..

That’s right.  I have taken a position as assistant band director at a small high school, and i am so stoked!  Surprised?  you shouldn’t be.  I don’t know  single 400 pound bench press guy that doesn’t secretly long for the power and manliness of a band director.  Its one thing to compete,  and to hit people, and to share blood, tears, and sweat, with teammates.  But NOTHING compares to the comradery of band kids.  The sound of the trombones,  the power of the cymbals, and the sexiness of the flute.  I get goose bumps just thinking about it. 

So my friends,  I apologize for keeping this from you for so long,  but I am looking forward to my new adventure.  The Head Band director has promised me that within 3 or 4 years i should be able to be out front with the baton!  

Well that’s it.  I feel so relieved to have this out in the open now.  Band is where its AT!  don’t forget it! 

Later,

G

Oh man i almost forgot,  At the new school i also get to do a little coaching.  Its about time i get to coach the sport that football players always feel jealous about.  Football guys spend a lot of time talking trash about soccer,  but its really just to hide our insecurity about the toughness of soccer players.  So JV soccer ( the REAL football)   here i come!