Much love to the Lady Lancers. They continue to make us proud. HERSHEY baby. My fingers are crossed. Good luck, gals. Play your best. Take tons of photos. Cherish the experience. Regardless of the outcome, you are still rock stars. We will talk more about these gals down the road.
I recently wrote a story about my relationship with Coach Curtis Jacobson. The feedback was grand. I received several thumbs-ups. I also got a nice note and thank you from my guy. It meant the world. Great stuff.
Congrats to my lovely editor, Steph.
The boys and I have been busy. The weather has been poor. Cold and windy conditions aren’t ideal for golf — props to Lycoming for their support and love. We play year-round now, six events in the fall and five this spring. Our schedule is quite full. And with school getting out at the end of April, we have very little time to hone our skills.
Thanks to Williamsport Country Club, as they are our home course. We are very blessed to have an amazing facility in our backyard. We all wear belts.
This is my 19th year mentoring the Lycoming College golf team, my second stint after a brief pause. I was with the team from 2001 to 2016 but stepped away because of midlife crises. I retired from hoops a few years back, and it left me with a major void. Interacting with youngsters, regardless of the sport, is still very important. This is my third season back at the helm. One more, and I get a fancy watch.
Coaching Division III golf is the best part-time gig in the world. There are so many perks and very few distractions. No drama with these boys, and there are zero expectations. Our players have no NIL deals, and they always seem to graduate. Our parents are outstanding. They come to many of our events. They don’t blame me when their sons slice a ball into the woods. It’s not my fault. No behind-the-scenes experts who offer advice on how to drive the van. I love all of the guys on the roster. Everyone is so different. Would I like them to make more putts? Absolutely. But they are great kids, and I enjoy the camaraderie. Our interactions are stupendous.
I still love the game, but I play very little. I will tee it up in a few scrambles and perhaps an occasional better ball of partners. Golf takes time. It is an expensive sport. I would rather fish. But now that I am around my boys, I am starting to get the itch.
I even played a few holes the other day. Say what? Yes. I also carried my bag. I am so out of shape. My legs still hurt.
Our spring season kicked off last weekend. My sophomore stud, Will Eberz, was invited to play in the Dickinson College Spring Classic. Will was solid and posted two 82s for a decent finish. Tough course. Super windy. This was an impressive field. The kid who won it was 8 under par for the entire weekend. That is unheard of. Brutal conditions. Back tees. Difficult layout.
The boys and I were in Lebanon on Monday. This was our first team event for 2025. Lebanon Valley College was our host, and the Warriors were rusty. We finished 14th. Please don’t ask how many teams.
Eberz carded another 82 in the wind and drizzle. He will find it soon.
Sophomore Connor Shannahan posted a 91, and the three others had some serious fun.
No worries. The bar was set extremely high. We can only improve. No time to celebrate as the Warriors will head to Allentown on Friday. Road trip. We will tee it up in DeSales University’s two-day event.
I am still cool, but man, I am getting older. The van rides are hysterical. I love the friendly banter. One lad noticed my new sticks, and he asked a few questions. I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO BUY A NEW SET? Yes. I scored these the other day on secondswing.com. PING EYE 2 BECU. WOW. THESE ARE RELICS. I SAW THEM IN A MUSEUM. Indeed. I always wanted a set. They were the best irons to play in the late 80s. I WAS BORN IN 2006 COACH. That hurts. I enjoy getting to know more about my guys each outing. Exceptional kids. My little brothers.
Branson Dodson is our only senior. The Duncansville, PA, native is rather dry, but he has a great sense of humor. My man, Branson, never loses a ball. Even if he tries.
Dylan Seck is the man. He is now a junior from Sayre, PA. We call him Doogie Howser. He is super talented. Dylan is a top-notch honors student, and he is EMT certified. Yes. Crazy. When most kids are playing SEGA, Dylan is driving an ambulance. What an impressive kid. His resume is quite splendid. Kyle Davis looks great. He has been in the gym. The junior from Liberty, PA, is a fantastic kid. I played some golf with his dad before he was even born.
Will Eberz is from Stroudsburg. He is now a sophomore and a very solid player. Eberz has a chance to be Lycoming’s best ever. Will finished in the top 20 at our Conference Championships as a freshman. He hits it far.
Mikey Fry is a sophomore from Muncy. He has only played for a few years and is a grinder. Mikey is self-taught, and the kid is always tinkering. Talented guy. We are even talking about putting an acoustic band together.
His buddy Ross Eyer plays when he can sneak away from football. Ross was one of the most decorated athletes from the area — a three-sport star at Muncy. I am thankful that he listened to Mom and came to Lycoming. Ross is another newbie to golf.
Connor Shanahan is one of my favorites. The scrappy 5’8 lefty is the starting point guard for the Warriors basketball team. Connor’s family plays a lot of golf, and he has some game. Shanahan is a sophomore from outside of Philadelphia, and he will help us.
Freshman Christian Eppley is from Northern Virginia. Christian is a fun guy, and he also shoots the three. He loves the sport, and we are happy to have him. Great hair.
Gabe Cendoma is a local freshman from St. John Regional. He loves golf, and Gabe played on my Knights Hoops team that went to Hershey.
The boys and I are looking forward to this spring. Hopefully, the weather will warm soon. We get to play on some amazing courses. It is a super quick season. But something I enjoy. We are loaded with tons of #warriorgolf balls that end up in the woods. We will build on our existing friendships and make a few pars. We may not be a contender, but we are having some major fun. Thanks to my guys for keeping me young. Cheers.
