The biggest challenge has been that my career in coaching often conflicted with time at home. As our children grew, I realized I needed to pull back from coaching in order to be more present. At one point, my wife and I felt like we were spending most of our lives pouring into other people’s children and not enough time into our own. That realization led us to make a major life change... I’ve always resonated with a quote from college basketball coach Buzz Williams: “Be famo

When I became a father, I felt completely unprepared. I knew the kind of father I didn’t want to be, but I had no clear picture of the father God was calling me to become. I decided to go through Dad Academy with my son-in-law because I didn’t want him to struggle the way I did. I wanted him to start fatherhood with clarity and confidence. What I didn’t expect was how much I would grow as a grandfather.

I’ve learned that love has to be both shown and spoken. My kids won’t remember how many hours I worked—they’ll remember how much time I spent truly with them. I’m learning to communicate better, to listen deeper, and to lead with faith instead of fear. The ranch taught me responsibility, but Dad Academy is teaching me relationship—the kind of relationship that builds legacy.

I’ve learned the importance of consistency—being the same leader, mentor, and teacher at home that I am at work.

I constantly ask two questions: 1. How will I measure my life and success? 2. Who will be sitting next to me in my rocking chair when I’m older?