HeyJaredTuesdays
Weekly field notes from a middle school counselor and coach. Plus whatever life throws at me.
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Beyond the Box Score (opens the original)
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For the past two weeks, I found myself back in a gym I hadn't worked in years.The basketball camp was run by one of the most respected coaches in our area— a coach whose career has stretched across four decades and whose influence reaches far beyond basketball. The kind of coach whose résumé is impressive, but whose real legacy is scattered across hundreds of former players and young coaches who still carry pieces of his wisdom with them.I had a few reasons for being there. I had the time. The e
Always Pack Extra Water (opens the original)
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My old man used to say to me all the time, "It's better to be safe than sorry."As a kid, it usually came after I forgot something. Pack a rain jacket. Throw another snack in your backpack. Put on sunscreen. Study a little longer. Leave the house ten minutes earlier so you're not rushing.At the time it just sounded like one of those things parents say.The older I get, the more I realize those little sayings tend to survive because they're true.Somewhere along the way, that advice became part of h
I Broke My 18-Month Writing Streak. Here’s What Happened. (opens the original)
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Happy Tuesday!Well... not exactly. Happy whatever day you might be reading this. For the first time in about a year and a half, I missed writing and uploading weekly reflections on Tuesday. The irrational part of my brain hates that the dates on my Substack won't line up perfectly every seven days anymore. I’m posting this Sunday so the week stays alive! But the dates won’t line up nicely Luckily, a ton of readers reached out wondering where it was. Actually... two people. Ironically I’ve been M
The Journey of a Turtle (opens the original)
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The other day I was out for a run on a local farm in a new area. It was excruciatingly hot. Heat advisory and all. About a mile into the run, I noticed a turtle sitting in the middle of the path. I looked around to see if there was a body of water nearby, but the brush was too thick to see anything. Curious, I pulled up Google Maps and realized there was a pond just beyond the trees.SubscribeI couldn't help but think about the journey that little turtle must have taken to get there. What
The Good We Leave Behind (opens the original)
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The end of every school year comes with goodbyes. Hallways become quieter, classrooms are packed into boxes, and another group of students walks out the doors for the last time. Along with the celebrations come retirement parties, farewells, and speeches recognizing people who are beginning new chapters. Schools are unique places because every June reminds us that while people leave, the things they build don’t have to.Subscribe nowOne of my colleagues is leaving to become an administr
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