After 30 years as a coach, I have seen significant decline in critical areas of our game. What can be done to save it for generations to come?
Saw recently that a youth baseball league requires parents to umpire games if they get unruly towards umpires while they are fans. This is genius. Something has to start to bring things back to center. Maybe they should also be required to coach for a week when acting up towards coaches? Both scenarios would bring amazing perspective. Fact is, we are losing the very things that make this game (from youth to HS) even possible. Not only possible, but played fundamentally sound and enjoyable to watch. Without umpires and good coaches, which are both departing in droves, our game will continue to decline. There are still so many great parents, who get it, however, the percentage of fanatical parents is significantly on the rise. And that is a big problem.
If you are struggling with stress and work life balance, find an activity that completely pulls you out of that and is still healthy.
No one thinks about work when going 100 mph on a Ducati, or when learning a new yoga pose, or lifting really heavy.
The CPA community is debating whether someone needs 150 college hours to earn their credential. That's more than a 4-year degree.
If you want to do tax alone, the EA credential simply requires passing the 3-part licensing exam (though many EAs, including myself, have advanced degrees).
You can get into the tax industry with the EA license, get experience, and learn in the way that works best for you (college; continuing ed; mentorship; etc.).
Will Smith, Kenley Jansen, Tyler Matzek, Collin McHugh, AJ Minter, Luke Jackson and later this season, Kirby Yates. #Braves have themselves some serious weapons in the back of that bullpen.