If you ask me what drives me, I won’t point to a title or a bank account. I’ll point to a calling. Not one rooted in public acclaim, but in quiet responsibility: as a man, a husband, a father, a coach, and a believer.

I'm called to lead my family toward Christ. That's the mission. That’s what matters.

I'm a husband and father of four, but I also lead in two different arenas: the football field and the hockey rink. As a coach for hockey and a board member in football, I don’t just run drills and schedule games—I mentor young men. And the lessons I try to pass on under the lights or on the ice are the same ones I’m learning and living at home.

These boys come in with weight on their shoulders, stuff they're carrying that no one sees. I want them to know they matter. I want them to know how a man shows up for people.

For me, coaching isn’t about building a team. It’s about building men.

That mission carries over into my business life, too. I’m the co-owner of Rink Rats, a hockey training company that serves athletes beyond the game. Rink Rats is about development, but it’s also about mentorship. We’re giving young athletes a place to grow—not just as players but as people.

Work Isn’t the Scoreboard
I run a growing business, and like a lot of guys, I’ve had to fight the pull of performance. It’s easy to get caught up in the numbers, the progress, the reputation. But that’s not the scoreboard I want to play to.

I’ve learned the hard way that success at work can sometimes come at the expense of presence at home. You start thinking, "If I can just get through this week," or "If I just land this next contract," things will settle. But there’s always another thing. And if I’m not careful, I’ll blink and miss what actually matters.

On the field or in the rink, it’s not about how many games we win. I always tell my players “win or lose, I don’t care I always want you to give 100%”. It’s about how many young men leave knowing they’re seen, known, and valued.

Faith Is the Filter
My faith isn’t a side note. It’s the lens I see everything through. But it’s not about appearances.

If I’m telling my players or my kids that God is at the center, then I have to live like that when no one’s watching. I have to model grace. I have to admit when I mess up. I have to forgive.

Leading from your beliefs takes intentionality. If I don’t stay rooted, I’ll drift. And the world will gladly tell me what matters if I let it.

Some of the most powerful moments for me come in the quiet. Praying over a player before a game. A hard conversation with one of my kids. A silent pause in the middle of a noisy day.

God doesn’t shout over the noise. I have to make space to hear Him.

Redefining Strength
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what it means to be a man. Not the version you see on TV. The real kind.

Real strength isn’t loud. It doesn’t need applause. It’s the discipline to hold the line when no one notices. To protect what matters. To say, "I'm here," when someone else is falling apart.

I tell my players: strength isn’t about bravado. It’s about integrity. If you want to be a great man, be consistent. Be steady. Be accountable.

Also, serve. Carry the water bottles. Shake your opponent’s hand. Thank your mom after the game.

At home, strength looks like bedtime prayers, early mornings, holding space when emotions are running high, and being honest when I need to grow, too.

To the Men Out There
You don’t need a title to lead. You don’t need a platform. Start with what’s right in front of you. Start with your family. Start with your team.

I’ve seen too many men check out of their responsibilities because they felt underqualified. But presence is more powerful than perfection. Don’t wait until you feel ready. Show up now. Start now.

I know the weight we carry: the pressure to provide, to protect, to lead, to prove. But I also know this:

I want to be the same man on Sunday morning that I am on Wednesday night. And I want the people closest to me to feel that. Not just hear it. Feel it.

That’s who I’m striving to be. Not just a coach. Not just a business owner. Not just a man trying to look the part. A man rooted in something deeper. Steady in a noisy world. Present in the lives that matter most.