For as long as i can remember there has been only one person
who has inspired me to become the man I am and the man plan to be. My father
has been my hero and greatest supporter throughout my life. Some say it is a
little cliché to follow in your parent's footsteps but I honestly have wanted
nothing more than to do just that. After his college career and a brief stint
in the Canadian Football league, in 1987 my father began coaching the game of
football at both the professional and collegiate level. Growing up with him has
very much helped me with my opportunity to play this sport for one of the best
universities in the nation. I was even fortunate enough to have been coached by
my dad last year during my first season as a Gator and it was a dream come
true. Getting paid to coach the sport that I love for basically the rest of my
life sounds like heaven to me. However, just like with any other career choice,
there is a catch. Today, football has become a very corrupt and unpredictable
business that forces many coaches and their families to move around the country
several times. I have lived in 7 states and went to 3 different high schools because
of this. If I am going to pursue this kind of career I guess I am already used
to the hectic type of lifestyle. Obviously, I was born and bred around this
game and could not imagine my life without it. In short, I hope to someday
coach and more importantly live just as my father did and still continues to
do.
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