Remember all of the “reunion tours” that your favorite rock bands go on?
How about the McDonald’s Mcrib making it’s appearance one last time?
How about Coach Gordon back on the basketball sideline again as an assistant boy’s coach at Greene County?
All three of those situations above teach you to never say never. Tonight, my 30th basketball coaching season begins with our opening game.
I’ve decided to use this season and experience to fuel my daily writings for the next few months.
Education based athletics has so many lessons to teach us. Leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship (respect), resilience, to name a few. I’m sure we will experience them all and then some.
We’ll see where this journey takes us. I look forward to sharing thoughts with you linked to a sport and experience that has given so much to me already.
It’s the same game that will teach me, and hopefully you, some new lessons. Here is what it has taught me already.
1) Sometimes there are just some things you should do. Sure, you can talk yourself out of a lot of things but at the end of the day you know if you should or shouldn’t. If you should, then do it and figure it out from there.
2) You never know when you will have a chance to give back. When a moment is presented to you will you step into it? I didn’t right away but I’m glad now that I have.
I’m looking forward to seeing what this season has in store.
Meet Todd Gordon, a seasoned educator, coach, and activities administrator who dedicated an impressive 37 years to shaping the lives of students within the realm of education. His career has taken him on a remarkable journey through nine different school districts, ranging from the intimate setting of a small school to the dynamic landscape of a large, multi-high school urban district – truly everything in between.
In 2022, Todd embarked on a new chapter, retiring from his illustrious career in education. However, retirement did not signal an end to his passion for making a positive impact in the realm of sports and activities. Todd joined BOUND, a leading sports software company, where he continues to contribute his wealth of experience and knowledge to support activity administrators and coaches.
Beyond the professional arena, Todd’s personal life is a testament to dedication and enduring love. Married to his wife, Deb, for an impressive 40 years, they have navigated life’s journey together. Their family has grown to include three married children, each on their unique paths, and six delightful grandchildren who bring joy and laughter to their lives.
Todd authored and published his first book, “The Power of One. One Word Leadership”, in 2022.
His newest project is the “The Pursuit”, and it starts with new writings on a new page on this website. Todd delves into the essence of your daily pursuit of excellence, offering insights on growth, resilience, and the power of redemption. By weaving daily Scripture insights into our exploration, we bridge the timeless with the contemporary, inviting you to reflect on leadership principles grounded in spiritual wisdom.
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