Category Archives: Career

Stage Coaching

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Geoff Lott

I got into coaching for the same reason a lot of parents do; because no one else would. I like sports, grew up playing them, did multiples (soccer, baseball, basketball, football, track & field) and even competed in college. I … Continue reading →

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A Team Of One Voice

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Geoff Lott

The past year, as of today pretty much, was one of some low-grade tumult – I use that word rarely because I’m not sure I know when it applies – and a fair amount of stress. I work as a … Continue reading →

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A Winter Break

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Geoff Lott

Good gawd this drawn-out, long-ass, ridiculous-or-necessary lockdown is doing in our minds. At some point the return to whatever the next Normal will be us going to be a bit unwieldy, and I foresee people having reunions with old and … Continue reading →

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We Can’t Miss You If You Don’t Go Away

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Geoff Lott

I hate to see you leave, but I love watching you walk away. Continue reading →

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Pardon The Interruption

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Geoff Lott

Hey, you’re sitting there typing on a keyboard. I’m gonna jump in and start talking to you because I have like zero ability to judge a situation. Now you’re distracted and my question is confusing. Get out of your car … Continue reading →

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The Value of Volume

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Geoff Lott

Having finished another season of coaching flag football – 2 teams this time – I find it’s always good/self-indulgent to reflect on the season(s). There are so many lessons to learn from coaching that I hope I coach long enough … Continue reading →

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Coaching The Little Things – Soccer Edition

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Geoff Lott

I co-coached my older son’s soccer team this past few months, boys aged 7 to 8, the U9 level. Last year I coached his team, also, in a less-competitive league with 4v4 play. This year we had the step-up, 7v7 … Continue reading →

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The Energy Vampires Arise

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Geoff Lott

Energy Vampires are people who leave you exhausted after you spend time with them.  I have a few in my life, some at work and some in regular world life.  The work EVs are the worst.  They don’t realize what … Continue reading →

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The Brain Game

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Geoff Lott

I have low-level, high-function (when I want to be) form of ADD. It’s been there most of my life, and when I look back on my years in school where I was taxing my physiological resources just to maintain a … Continue reading →

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The Gig Files – No Time

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Geoff Lott

Aaaah, the late show.  In comedy, it’s either a blessing or a curse and it’s usually 40/60 to the curse.  If you’re in a comedy club doing 2 shows a night, the late show on Friday is either very drunk … Continue reading →

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