A Little Perspective

6 months ago, I never thought that I would be in the position I am in now. I made it to training camp with the Bismarck Bobcats, and this is exactly the position I want to be in. I've worked hard to get here, but I will definitely have to work even harder to get where I want to go. After main camp, part of me wanted to hear that I could make an immediate impact on the team, but that is a little unrealistic. I haven't had nearly as much coaching or playing experience as most of the other kids that have made it through to training camp, and I think that is working in my favor because I have a lot of potential that needs to be coached out of me. I'm so excited to start the season, but also a little overwhelmed at trying to think too much about all that I have to do. My dad has told me to take things one step at a time, which has really helped me calm down. This is going to be an exciting process for me, but I know that it's not going to be an easy one. I'm ready to work hard, though, like I've always done in whatever I do. Next step: training camp on August 28th.