Monarch High Football

     This evening, (after our day of nothing), we had a chance to meet up with my Nephew Aaron Paddock (AP). AP is the Defensive Coordinator for the Monarch High School football team, he and the team flew in  this afternoon to play against a local Florida team. The Coyotes are one of the most successful Colorado High School football teams the past 10 years, with 105 wins. Team members are mostly students who live in Louisville and Superior, it's not unusual for the team to travel, the coach's will generally put something together every couple years. I bet the players are loving this trip, they get to play at a big time venue, the Disney ESPN fields, and then get to spend Friday - Sunday enjoying all that Disney has to offer. AP is having the time of his life as well, his greatest times in life usually include either football or Disney, this weekend he gets heaven (both)!

     It is always nice sitting down and talking with Aaron, he is one of those people who seem to have found their niche in life and is content. I don't remember him ever saying he wished he was doing something different. AP is a math teacher by profession (and education), but a Football Coach in his heart. As a young boy you would always find him diagramming plays and thinking up new plays and defensive schemes, he was a student of the game and a pretty fair player in his day...if he'd been 4" taller, 50 lbs heavier and 2 steps faster, he would have been something to behold. But what really strikes me about him is his contentment, he knows and likes who he is and goes about doing it the best he can everyday. From what I hear he is loved at school and appears to be one of those teachers that really makes a difference in students lives. AP you are a lucky man, I wish you all the best in making a difference in young lives. I hope your team wins tomorrow, but win or lose I'm sure you will be giving it your all. I'm proud you are my Nephew. Thanks for being such a good example of how to live!

The next generation...my son Josh (left) and AP (right) Good men.

AP trying to get his team registered, organized and under control. Good Luck!