Outside The Walls

The last practice was over. It was dark. Before we headed home, my son wanted to walk around the football field one more time—by himself.

Years later, I still remember watching him.

In this episode of Outside the Walls, I reflect on four years of coaching my son and his grade-school teammates in football and track. There were championships and exciting plays, but there were also moments whose meaning has stayed with me: encouraging teammates from the sideline, contributing wherever the team needed help, and jogging around a track together while singing a song.

Those boys are grown men now. Some of their friendships—and my connections with them—continue today.

Sometimes we say yes to an opportunity without knowing how much it will give us. For me, coaching brought memories, relationships, and the chance to watch those boys grow.

In this episode, we explore:

• How saying yes can open our lives to unexpected experiences.

• Why every person’s contribution matters to a team.

• The friendships and connections that continue after a season ends.

Something to consider

Think about a group you were once part of—a team, a neighborhood, or a circle of friends.

Who from that chapter is still part of your life? Who comes to mind that you’d like to reconnect with?

Consider reaching out to them this week.

Connect with Me

• Website: OutsideTheWallsPodcast.com

• YouTube: Outside the Walls with Dave Gast

• LinkedIn: Dave Gast

If this episode brings someone to mind, consider sharing it with them.

Stay curious. Live intentionally. Take the next step.

And remember… Life changes outside the walls.