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Blossoming of Spring, Youth sports, and events
Your enough. Remember that.
With Spring breathing her beautiful life into our homes it can be so fun looking down the road and what the warmer weather brings. The daylight becoming later, the weather breaking, and being able to look up at that beautiful North Carolina blue sky. One of my favorite quotes by the great American poet, Bruce Springsteen is in the song, Nothing man. Out of all the great songs, the incredible lyrics, and with his music will live on forever. One line sticks with me the most, and it is so basic but rings so true to the blossoming of Spring.
There is something about that blue sky when Spring is blossoming. It reminds me that no matter how much I am going through. Bills, work, relationships, car troubles, politics, religion, and social structures but when I walk outside and the sun hits my face and I look up at the sky.
“The sky's still, the same unbelievable blue.” - Bruce Springsteen
Youth sports can get a bad rap.
Parents sometimes live vicariously through their children, believing they’ll land a $100 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates at 13. Honestly, I’m not sure which odds are worse: the Pirates offering that contract or our kids making it to the pros.
Youth sports have become a whirlwind popularity contest. Sound familiar?
The coach runs a travel team and offers private sessions on the side. You have to pay to be part of that group. If you don’t, your child isn’t playing with their teammates anymore—maybe because they’re not “serious enough”—and suddenly both your kid and your family feel left on the outside looking in.
What happens next? You spend every weekend traveling to tournaments, shelling out money for something that might end in a year or two. Worst of all, you become numb to it, assuming your child is still having fun.
It’s happened to me. It’s happened to countless others.
If there’s no #fortheloveofthegame … then what are we doing?
I went on Coach Mike Now Podcast to discuss youth sports. We discussed youth sports highs and lows, our favorite stories, and we made an hour feel like 5 minutes.
And honestly? Conversations like this remind me why we do it in the first place.
LINK —————→ Podcast Link with your boy, and Coach Mike
Youth sports are about more than just the game—they’re about community, teamwork, and growth. Getting kids outside and working toward a common goal, whether it’s a championship or a small trophy, teaches valuable life lessons. Through teamwork, they learn the importance of communication, helping others, and persevering together. Wins and losses both offer opportunities for growth, showing kids that achieving goals is often a team effort. Beyond the field or court, youth sports help build friendships, foster community spirit, and create lasting memories that shape them for the future.
Ask a coach their favorite memory in coaching - it won’t be a championship but if it is 🤔
See you at a field nearby.
ABOVE: This is Colton (if you listened to the above podcast), in the moment.
#fortheloveofthegame
⬇️ Upcoming Local Events ⬇️
📆 Tomorrow (Saturday) - March 1st
Olde Hickory Brewery got some new brews they have been cooking up and now they will finally be released! The new 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 and are happy to announce our first brewery only beer release since covid!
We hope you’ll join us on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦, for this special Spectrum Release!!
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 - Imperial Stout aged in rum barrels with banana and cinnamon
𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞- Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels with coconut, vanilla and cocoa
𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 - Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels with bourbon barrel aged coffee and milk sugars
𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 - Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels with natural flavors and caramel color added
The brewery is located at 2 3rd Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602
LINK————> Event Horizon Spectrum Series Event Page
📆 Monday - March 3rd
Have a bunch of old coins sitting around? Perhaps coins given to you from past family members that you have no idea what to do with? Hickory Corn Club meets every FIRST MONDAY of every month - like your coin collection it doesn’t get to be see but 12 times a year. If you're curious about your coins or are just a fan of the rich history of coins.
LINK————→ Gold and Silver Assay & Jewelry - Next to the Gulf Station
📆 Tuesday, March 4th
Family game night? Need something to shake up the annual game night? Spark conversations around you’re game night table with fun cards, thoughts, actions, and how to react to those cards.
LINK———→ How to Play Ferret Flush - see if your family would dig it 🤩
Ferret Flush is hosting an event at Eleven Lake Brewing on Tuesday, March 4, from 6pm to 8pm.
LINK————→ Ferret Flush Event @ Eleven Lakes Brewing
📆 Friday, March 7th
Get ready for a delicious journey through the flavors of France! Join us for an unforgettable evening of 5 decadent courses, expertly paired with the finest French wines 🍷
Here is what to expect:
Welcome Reception-A glass of Champagne Ayala Brut Majeur from champagne
First Course-Poached Langoustine Salad with endive, apples and a tarragon vinaigrette
Paired with: William Fevre Chablis – Burgundy
Second Course-Duck Leg with Lentils du Puy and a Red Wine Jus
Paired with: Chateau De La Chaize Brouilly – Burgundy
Third Course-Chilled Ratatouille with Red Wine essence
Paired with: Duluc de Branaire-Ducru Saint-Julien – Bordeaux
Fourth Course-Chateaubriand with black garlic, bordelaise, celeriac puree and chestnut mushrooms
Paired with: Guigal Cote Rotie Brune Et Blonde – Rhone Valley
Fifth Course-Deconstructed Tarte Tartin
Paired with: Domaine des Baumard Quart de Chaumes – Loire ValleyLink
—————→ FOURK - A French Wine Affair
📆 Thursday, March 13th
BNI Foothill Group in Conover is hosting a stack day for Home Services at 8:15 am and is open to anyone that wants to expand their network, meet like minded individuals, and grow your business connections. I’ll see you there!
LINK ————> 403 Conover Station SE at 8:15am
📆 Saturday, March 15th
Ozzy keeps saying “this is the last one” about concerts, so, we never know if it will be but, in the meantime we get to rock at The Premier on Saturday, March 15th. A night out. A night to rock. Flying High Again with the Ozzy Tribute Band.
LINK ————→ Flying High Again
The Original Algorithm: Quality People. Quality Networking.
In a world flooded with digital platforms, marketing strategies, and the latest “must-try” tools, it’s easy to forget that the best business growth tool has been around since the dawn of humanity—people connecting with people.
At Hickory Algorithm, we believe in leveraging modern strategies like social media, podcasts, and content marketing. But none of it matters if you’re not surrounding yourself with quality people. The rooms we are in matter. That’s why our Members Only space focuses on more than just strategy—we’re about relationships. Real connections that don’t require an app or algorithm to thrive.
Business has always been built on trust, handshakes, and shared stories over coffee. Platforms change, but people? People are the constant. And when you bring quality people together, that’s where the magic happens.
If you’re looking for a space where old-school business values meet modern innovation, the Hickory Algorithm Members Only community is where you belong.
“The strength of the wolf is the pack, the strength of the pack is the wolf.”
Seats are filling up quickly. Reach out to me if you are interested!
🎼 BRAND NEW DINNER PLAYLIST 🎼
Headspace (Music playlist) ∣ Hickory Algorithm <~~~~ LINK
This Hickory Algorithm playlist features nothing but the band Def Leppard. BUT, be prepared this may not be the Def Leppard from the 1900s - as my kids say.
Here is the track list and a little background of each track:
Gravity - “Gravity - is driving me… insanity inside of me, it’s like I’m wide awake!”
Long, Long Way to Go - Def Leppard were so convinced they could still “chart” they starting leaning into songs written by other artists. A great slow break up song.
Hysteria (featuring Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) - certain songs when you hear them just take you back to a time and place. Hysteria, takes me back to 1999, waiting the locker area in High School waiting for (NOW - WIFE) my girlfriend to get off her bus and come to the locker. Hysteria, hit play as soon as my back leaned up against the pillar to wait. Great touch with the orchestra.
9 songs in total from deep cuts, remakes, and covers.
I enjoy having music on at my house whenever I am home. If you have been to our studio you have seen the records on the wall.
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