My Varsity

My Varsity

My Varsity by Ryan Krzykowski They often go unnoticed.  We don’t see their names on Twitter or read about them online.  And yet, good luck having any kind of a decent high school sports program without high quality coaches at the freshman or JV level. ...
Noticing

Noticing

Noticing by Ryan Krzykowski As we begin a new school year, one of my favorite habits has come back into play.  I heard a long time ago that something meaningful happens when a child hears his/her name.  I don’t pretend to be an expert on all the science and...
Better Together

Better Together

Better Together by Ryan Krzykowski I’ve spent hours this summer enjoying the hummingbirds that have discovered the feeders in our back yard.  Especially on the days when life feels like a lot, sitting outside and just watching the birds provides some needed...
Ben Franklin’s Thoughts on Anger

Ben Franklin’s Thoughts on Anger

Ben Franklin’s Thoughts on Anger by Ryan Krzykowski With the right prompt, I can quickly be transported into an absolutely cringe-worthy memory.  Just typing that last sentence brought to mind 4 or 5 moments I would really like to have back.  The time I got...
I Can’t Believe I Get to Play

I Can’t Believe I Get to Play

I Can’t Believe I Get to Play by Ryan Krzykowski It’s that time of year — summer workouts, camps, etc., and a couple weeks back I had the chance to get out on the field for middle school football camp.  It was four days in shorts with kids ages...