[Grady Clay]

Mark, I understand the intensity of these competitions for our youngsters. It is part of their ‘growing up’.
I’m also aware of how to tailor and mitigate the situations so the kids learn but are not abused by the process.
Yes, there is such a thing as ‘too intense’ competition.
Often they are fostered by ‘too intense’ parents and coaches.
I take a more moderate approach.

The range of activities (FLL, OM, academic competitions, Scouts, sports, Porsche and family) are what help develop our next generation.
Every family has its own set of priorities. Some technical like FLL. Some religious. Too many with little direction at all.
My goal (as a mentor) is to provide some positive direction where I can.
Thus far as a foster parent, adoptive parent, mentor, coach and ‘parenting advisor’, I have been reasonably successful.
Yes, one of my foster kids has been in jail.
Yes, one of my students is now VP of a large corp with a name we all know.
Yes, many are ‘published’ professionals.
Yes, some are now parents and figuring out 'parenting'.

Our collective interest in Porsche does not preclude us from becoming great parents and mentors.
Get involved.


Art, Mark and others:
If you have un-used Lego pieces collecting dust, please donate them.
If you want to retain them, please start a FLL team and become a coach.

Best,
Grady