This isn’t my usual kind of post, but I wanted to share something cool my oldest has been up to…
Mason has been doing live play-by-play commentary for his high school’s sports broadcasts—so far covering football and basketball. He and his broadcast partner are actually the first to ever do commentary for the school's live stream, which has been an exciting opportunity for them to build something from the ground up. With their last live game of the season now in the books, he’s already looking forward to next year.
Unlike most teenagers, Mason doesn’t have personal social media. Up until now, we’ve been pretty strict no social kind of parents. But as he pursues sports broadcasting, we wanted to create a space for him to share his journey, gain exposure, and have a place to store clips that might come in handy down the road.
Right now, we’re helping him manage this page—not to speak for him, but to help keep things organized and professional as he builds his portfolio. The words, the passion, and the work? That’s all Mason. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to share the journey!
If you want to find him and following along, you can find him here: Mason's IG
Here’s my take on a recent post from Mason’s page: “From the Mat to the Mic: How Martial Arts Built My Confidence”
For many kids with ADHD, school is a constant battle of “sit still, focus, stop talking.” The corrections pile up, and if they’re not careful, so does the belief that they’re somehow too much or not enough.
But the mat? The mat gave Mason a place to be himself. A place where his energy wasn’t something to fix—it was something to harness. A place where mistakes weren’t met with ridicule but with the encouragement to improve.
It gave him discipline—not just in movement but in mindset. It taught him confidence, not from being the loudest in the room, but from knowing he could handle challenges under pressure. The structure, the accountability, and the sense of belonging all helped him navigate the everyday highs and lows of being a kid with ADHD.
It also surrounded him with peers and mentors who had common goals—people who pushed him to be better, to lead by example, and to stay accountable to himself and those around him. Where he wasn’t just told to focus, but taught how to channel it.
Not only did he earn his 2nd-degree black belt, but he also became an assistant instructor, further solidifying what he learned as a student: respect, leadership, discipline, and confidence.
That confidence now shows up behind the mic, calling live sports for his high school. A friend recently said to me, “Good for him that he does play-by-play. Most kids today don’t even talk.”
And I realized—that’s exactly it. He’s not just comfortable behind the mic. He’s comfortable talking to adults, making eye contact, and using his voice. (Now, reading the room? We’re still working on that… LOL.)
Long before he ever grabbed a headset, the mat taught him how to stand tall, speak up, and believe in himself. While he left Martial Arts last year to focus on baseball, we are thankful for those years on the mat—for the lessons, the people, and the confidence they gave him.