Although I am still young, I have had the chance to work on all sides of football. I have played, refereed, coached and worked in the management.

For me there is an obvious favorite, playing. Playing football is a great feeling, one that allows me to get out all of my emotions. It is an art form. It is like I am in my element, one in which I am completely comfortable.

But playing is not that far ahead of the others surprisingly.

Refereeing is not what one might consider “fun” but for me there is a sense of duty. I am going out to ref with the idea that I am helping the game (although players may disagree). Being a ref is a very hard job and it has given me insight to the pain I cause refs when I yell and hassle them.

Coaching is very exciting for me. It gives me the feeling that I am opening up a whole new world to kids. I remember the joy that learning football gave me and I try to emulate that. I hope that my coaching gives kids a opportunity to go have fun and learn as much as they can about the game of football.

Working for a professional football team can be very challenging at points. There are so many things to be done at any given point. I am the director of game day operations at a club, a title that brings a lot of work. Setting up a game and making sure it runs smoothly is an art, one that I am still learing. It is fun for me to be able to see the goings on behind a football club. I am used to watching clubs play on Saturday morning, but know I know what goes on behind the scenes as well.

Football has so many different jobs involved with it. I consider myself lucky to be able to participate in most aspects of the beautiful game. It has taught me much and I am sure it will teach me more in the future.