About

Leadership

In Progress: Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership @ Creighton University

Military: 20+ Year Combat Veteran: US Army Military Police Corps, Non-Commissioned Officer (Sergeant First Class), 3 Deployments to the Middle East, Military Police Leadership Academy Instructor (USAMPS), Bronze Star Recipient

Professional: Athletic Administration, Head Basketball Coach, Classroom Teacher

IGNITE & FIGHT BLOG LEADERSHIP CATEGORIES:

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Positive Leadership

General Leadership Conversations

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Culture

Team Culture

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Personal Growth

Habits and Development Thoughts

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Athletic Administration

Staff Management, Delegation of Duties, Running a Program Concepts, Chain of Communication, Etc.

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Basketball Chat

My spot for basketball specific randomness!

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Musings & Smiles

Sometimes life is just funny or beautiful and it has no other category to go…I try to laugh everyday, so I need a place to share some of those joyful stories!

  • 4S’s: Sweat, Spirit, Substance, Sleep

    4S’s: Sweat, Spirit, Substance, Sleep

    I’ve dropped some dark thoughts and moments early in these blog posts, but I also claimed they were part of my self proclaimed superpower, so what about that…

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  • Messy Me

    Messy Me

    One of the most powerful things I’ve ever heard is that “you are most qualified to help the person you used to be” (Mylett, 2023). So, here it…

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  • A Lesson on Helping: An Experience from Jordan – ‘You Amerikee?’

    A Lesson on Helping: An Experience from Jordan – ‘You Amerikee?’

    My military deployments have deeply shaped my worldview. Even the simplest interactions have offered me valuable lessons in leadership and life. The story below ties into one of…

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  • Ignite and Fight: Navigating Darkness and Leading with Purpose

    Ignite and Fight: Navigating Darkness and Leading with Purpose

    Welcome to Ignite and Fight, a leadership platform where we explore navigating dark spaces, igniting passions, and leading with purpose. Let me take you back to a pivotal…

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  • IGNITE!

    IGNITE!

    Introducing Ignite and Fight: Conversations and Content for Positive Leaders! Hey there, fellow leaders and seekers of growth! Welcome to Ignite and Fight, where messy journeys transform into…

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