I could list dozens. 27 years in wrestling has given me more great memories than a man deserves in a lifetime. Here goes:

As a coach: (no particular order)
4 state finalist with the group of seniors I started with in 7th grade.

Seeing Tommy get his third state title.

Getting to coach Krisha Childres. Obviously I love coaching all the wrestlers, but it's not every day you get to see a female go through as much as she did with such a great attitude.

Every time a former or current wrestler calls me just to see what's going on makes my day.

AS A FAN:
Meeting Dan Gable

Seeing Sanderson in person. Unbelievable!

Watching Joey McDowell from Clearwater. He's a true inspiration.

AS A WRESTLER:
Winning the SW Regionals in Vegas and walking off the mat to compliments from about 4 Olympians on Team Sunkist that happened to be sitting near my mat.

Meeting my wife at a tournament at Ft. Hays. (I'll deduct 5 points from my man-card for putting this down).

I could go on and on, but I know there will be more.


"The days I can keep my gratitude higher than my expectations...those are good days" ~ Judy Hubbard