Go Owls! Signing Day 2013

Since grandma is in town for the week I had the chance to sneak away with JMS to FAU's signing day dinner.  To say I was blown away would be an understatement.  Until last night I really had no idea what went into the workings of a Division I football team and the cohesive efforts of a strong, motivated team of coaches and support staff to find the right kind of student athlete to be a part of their program.  The hours of work, being away from family, the ups and downs of finding a recruit you love and the anticipation of whether or not they choose your school.  And that is just the recruiting piece, nevermind actually getting a team ready to win big.   It was so fun hearing the excitement, energy, and passion in the room for the Owl's.  From the President of the university, to John's new boss Pat Chun, to all of the coaching staff.  I was fired up for the Owl's every second of that dinner and fired up in general about everything.  Life, being a mom, working, it was more then just a fun signing day and opportunity to be a part of something pretty awesome.  It was lighting an even stronger fire under my bum to get after it!  One of the most memorable quotes from the night that I texted John as soon as the words came out of Coach Pelini's mouth was "You have to have endurance to be a champion".  The words rang so true last night for me.  I will not lie I have been putting pressure on myself since the day I walked through NCP's doors on January 7th.  The kind of pressure that I know drives myself crazy sometimes.  I want to succeed now.  Yet I know that my job is a process, sometimes a long process. Nevermind the rollercoaster of emotions, yet I strive off it. I guess it's just the love of the game.   When Coach Pelini said those words I had to smile, because it was like he was saying them to me.  I know my endurance will make me a champion with work, but the key is endurance making it through the ups and downs and keeping your eyes on your vision and goals.    Bottom line I will never forget my first D1 signing day, every coach that spoke in that room inspired me, and I know they will surely be inspiring their players to greatness in the 2013 season.  I am pumped to be a part of this Owl family!  Hoot Hoot!