What an opportunity to coach, guide, and share with these young Anglers bass fishing techniques, boat etiquette and safety. I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of this great experience. Having the youth anglers on the water has sparked a feeling in me I haven’t had in years. I only hope they enjoy, learn, and grow every time we launch. I’m very proud to be a part of the FAN that supports such an awesome sport and provides great fellowship.

I fished the FAN series all four years of my high school fishing career. During that time the folks at FAN and my fellow anglers became family and helped my grow not only as an angler, but as a person. I got the pleasure of watching FAN grow into the prominent fishing series it is today. After my high school fishing career ended, I wanted to give back to the organization that had given me so much. Therefore, when the opportunity to captain a team came up, I jumped on it, and I’m glad I did. It was an honor to give back and be a mentor to some high school anglers. I used to be in their shoes and I know first hand just how big of an impact a captain or experienced angler can have. To anyone even thinking about captaining a tournament, all i have to say is do it. You won’t regret it. There is no prize greater than passing on some knowledge and helping a team reach their dreams.