Organized sports has been one of the most positive and influential factors in my son's life. It has channeled an abundance of energy. It has taught humility. It has contributed to the personal growth of a little boy to a young man.
Grant was nicknamed Mr. No Fear because he would always throw himself into the sport of the day/season without fear. There have been team sports including baseball, soccer, basketball and rugby. Other sports have included karate, skateboarding, BMX biking, body surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, golf and anything else that involved speed and/or contact of some sort. The rougher, the better.
My son has been a catcher since Little League began. As a mom, this is one of the scary positions to watch from the bleachers. Players are running at full speed towards home plate to score with your baby in a defensive/protective stance in front of the plate. Many gray hairs have sprouted because of this. It was always particularly unnerving to watch your son get plowed over by another (larger) player who looked like a freight train on the loose! Despite the dangers and some injuries along the way, he has always had a love of the game and has been blessed with several extraordinary coaches along the way.
This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the games' strategies. It is one of the most physically and mentally challenging positions. Catching was the perfect match for a boy who likes action--Mr. No Fear. It is the position he still plays to this day on his high school varsity team.
Photo above of Grant the catcher during one of his many Little League games.
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