Other Hats

In my off time I coach a YMCA kids swimteam. My son is a swimmer on the team and I swam for the team 18 years ago (!!).

The neat thing about coaching is that when I walk on the pool deck I get to play a new role; I am 'coach' and the kids look up to me. It is a really rewarding time and it is amazing to help the kids improve and excel. It feels glorious to have such responsibility and to be looked up to by kids. I become my 'best' self when I am there and all of my worries melt away when I have to live in the moment, think on my toes, and have fun. Sometimes I think the kids teach me more than I teach them. Classic line but its true. They all have such wonderful perspectives and I enjoy being a mentor for them.

So if you need a new hat to wear, I suggest working with kids. They put everything in perspective and they are so wise. Plus, you get to share a skill with them and help them grow.

Coolness all around!

Here is a picture of me from my glory days of swimming. This picture was taken in Israel at the Jewish World Championships in 1997. Not to brag, but I have 3 gold medals stored in a box in a cabinet in my room. I'll have to write about the glories of swimming soon. Being in the water is really my other home.