We've been out of classes for one week, and I will admit that it was probably one of the hardest weeks I've had all summer. Spending virtually every day for 8 weeks with the same small group of people results in bonds and friendships being established that are hard to break. And going from seeing everyone every day to not seeing anyone was a rude awakening.
America's Team has touched my heart. America's Team are the 25 other people I spent my summer with learning, growing, playing, laughing and who knows what else together. I learned a lot from my classes over these 8 weeks, but I learned just as much from my classmates. We got eerily close very quickly and we've been told by many that we're all way too comfortable with each other. But in an industry like ours, I'm glad to have these 25 on my side - on my team. These are the people I'll be moving through the ranks with, the people who may hire me when their institution has an opening and visa versa. These are the people I want working in the athletics departments at the schools my future kids will attend.
As I start the next chapter in my story with the start of my internship at Florida Atlantic University for the next 9+ months, it is a calming feeling to know that I have a support system that spans the country (literally). So as I jump into this new adventure, I wish the rest of America's Team luck as they too take their first steps into the world of intercollegiate (and interscholastic) athletics. See you in October kids!
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