Break is Upon Us

Break is Upon Us

As Thanksgiving break approaches I can't help but feel a mix of emotions.  Part of me is excited and welcoming the 5 day break.  I could use the time off to catch up on work and maybe even a little sleep.  But I can not help but feel a little sad at the same time.  This is my final Thanksgiving break as a college student.  Where has the time gone?  I feel like it was just yesterday that I was a measly freshman here at SRU.  Now I am preparing to begin my life as a professional.  The closer it gets the more I wonder where I will be in 5 years.  Teaching?  Coaching?  Maybe in Grad school?  Only will time will tell.  For now I am going to enjoy my final weeks here at SRU and appreciate all of the good times I have had as well as make as many more memories that I can with my friends.  I am truly thankful for the time I have spent here in Slippery Rock, PA.  I will never forget this campus or the people I have had the pleasure of getting to know.

Biggest Lesson so Far

Biggest Lesson so Far

I just finished writing the most important lesson so far during my time here at SRU.  On tuesday November 25th I will be teaching parachute games at Shenango Elementary School to a gout of first graders.  They are a great class of kids but I can not help but be nervous.  Dr. Miller will be coming out to our field site that day to assess my teaching abilities.  I am nervous for the lesson but I can not help but feel prepared.  My time at Sru has helped me get ready for this segment of my life. I know I have the skills to accomplish this.  I will be anxiously and excitedly waiting for Tuesday to get the chance to showcase what I have learned during my time in college.

Pride in SRU

Pride in SRU

Yesterday was our game against Kent State.  I am proud of all of my teammates.  They put a spirited effort into our game last night.  We had a short bench and a brand new coach.  Only 15 players verses Kent's 25.  After the first period we fought to a 1 to 1 tie.  Their numbers prevailed in the 2nd period. They went to a 5 to 1 lead.  Even after getting beat bad in the second he did not give up.  We lost 7 to 3.  Even though we lost I am proud of everyone of my teammates for not giving up.  These are my brothers I would never give up on them and it means the world to me that they will never give up on me.

When will it end?

When will it end?

Today is the fourth consecutive week I will not be able to play in my hockey games due to a concussion suffered against Pitt.  Tonight, SRU will be taking on Kent State University.  This game is a tough one to have to miss.  I have a lot of history with this school.  My father went to Kent State.  I have grown up listening to his stories of his time there.  When I got into middle school, I started to attend hockey camp at Kent State.  I learned a lot while I was there.  I also got my drive to be a better hockey player from them.  Their camp was run by the players on their team.  The players would tell us while we were there that we were not as good as them at ice hockey.  They would say that we would never be able to play at the level they are playing at.  I took that and I used that as my fuel.  I strived to be get good enough so that I could play the game I loved at the college level.  Now, here at SRU I play at the ACHA Division 1 level, the  same level as Kent State.  I have always wanted a chance to get out on that ice and play the team that drove me to be the best player I could be.  I did accomplish my goal but without playing Kent State University there will always be a part of me that feels I did not get to accomplish everything I wanted to.  I will be there tonight cheering on my team and hoping for a win for me and all of the kids who were told they would never be able to accomplish their dreams.