Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was.

In the end, as a manager or coach, you have to keep your heart pure and do your best as a manager or a coach.

Even when you have three strikes, you're still not out. There is always something else you can do.

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.

There are always distractions, if you allow them.

Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit of your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself.

It's a really neat and special coincidence, but it's nothing but a coincidence. This wasn't set up to give Matt that honor. It's just the way it worked out. It's a neat extra.