Over the years of Sounder at Heart I’ve had the opportunity to meet many coaches and players. They’ve helped with charity events, answered dumb questions and been a part of my attempts to be a part-time, then a full-time and again a part-time writer. What’s this have to do with Brian Schmetzer?
Everything.
A few years ago, in middle of that full-time freelance writing period, I lost my mother-in-law. I was her primary care provider for a few weeks, and didn’t attend practice for a several weeks. Going back to practice after the passing of a loved one was difficult.