There’s something about being on the O-line.
Everyone expects you to score every point; because that’s what offense does. That’s pressure. And like they say, pressure is a privilege.
But honestly, I’ve never really felt that kind of pressure before.
Growing up, I was in a home where my mom never pressured me to become anything specific; not out of neglect, but because she genuinely trusted me. That trust gave me the freedom to explore, to figure things out for myself.
Even now, my work doesn’t place that kind of pressure on me. Why? Because Rod gives me the freedom to take initiative. He knows I’ll always self-start without needing to be told. Of course, there are challenges—but pressure? Not really.
And maybe that’s exactly what I need to learn.
And I think there’s no better place to learn it than through ultimate.
People often say ultimate started as a fun, hippie sport; but the game has evolved. It’s competitive. It’s intense. It’s real.
So this year, beyond building my physical skills, I want to develop something deeper: the mental strength to handle pressure. Because the more I watch and study top athletes, the more I realize; every great one knows how to manage pressure. They don’t let it break them. They’ve learned to stay mindful, to stay composed.
And like it or not; that’s a skill.
And if it’s a skill, that means it can be learned.