Without a doubt, the thing that makes working with the Sports Marketing team down at App State so meaningful to me is its as close as I will get to being a teacher / instructor.
Each fall I commit to 10 trips to and from Boone, North Carolina to take part in the production of a Field Hockey 🏑 game. This past Saturday was the first of the ten which meant meeting up with this years group of folks that will be part of the process.
I imagine that the average College student would be skeptical about working directly with someone old enough to be their Grandfather. But once again, this years group were a treat to work with.
The first thing that would be a surprise to hear is that we have somewhere in the area of 20 people that all have a role to play in the production of a College GameDay. Yes, even for Field Hockey 🏑, App State is producing a product worthy of the Sun Belt Conference.
Ironically, the Mountaineers compete in the MAC for our sport as the Sun Belt doesn’t have enough teams playing the sport yet. My responsibility is to lend my voice to the day and at the same time lead by example. As I said, its as close as I will get to being a teacher and the thought of having an opportunity to work with younger people in that manner is enlightening.
This morning, here in Carroll County alone, we have Teachers heading out to Elementary schools, Middle School, High Schools 🏫 and a few others that cannot be labeled quite as easily.
Teachers come in all shapes, ages and sizes, each with their own style. We are fortunate that we have the quality of instructors that are in place in our Community.
So while I have zero Authority to name anything, outside of my own Brain 🧠, let’s call today – We have wonderful Teachers that we are fortunate to have Day !
Not sure if its going to read well on a T-Shirt but it feels good to say it.
Teachers, Have Yourself a Great Week !
A.S.P.N on The Hill 