A Year Later and the Same Feeling.   It's a feeling what could be and how close you are to something special.  That knowing you are so close is in itself.... special. 

What am I talking about?  I'm talking about Little League. Tonight my son's team won it's first game in the first round of the play-offs.  The final score was 12-2.   All our our starting pitchers are eligible for the next game and we most likely will get the the first place team in the second round.  They have one loss this year and it was at our hands.   It sure does build the excitement.

So what do I mean by feel it again?  Well last year I had managed in the same little league, the same team name and the same division.  We won our first game of the play-offs and lost in the second round in extra innings 16-15.  It was a rough loss, but it was an amazing feeling to know were that close to playing in a championship game.

Deja vu as they say.  Here we are again.  If nothing comes of it, it will still be rewarding to know so many children will leave me to head into the majors being better ball players and have taken the knowledge, positive energy and know-how on with them.

As for my son... I've watched him change.  I've seen his body grow... his ability grow, his game knowledge explode and his maturity come a long way.  Best of all we got to experience it together. It's made our relationship as father and son that of friends too.  He's built more respect for me and I've come to respect him more as well.  Most of all I'm proud.  I have a great kid.   I have great kids.  My youngest is following ...   more »