Time has come!

It comes a time in a man's life necessary adjustments should be made:

As I scan back over the memories which have been inscribed in my life's history, with my working with others and young people, I'm able to see where I was affective/non-affective along with been taken for granted/used/lied to/lied on and betrayed/disrespected. I believe myself to be one that through my operating over the years as a coach in sports activities currently being boxing, someone that has been positively productive in the lives of those I came in contact with. I spent a great deal of time/money and denying my wife and family (including myself) quality time because of sacrifices concerning my passion for trying to enhance the lives of those that were on the receiving end of this gesture (deserving/non-deserving). When God is the One that put a Man/Woman in a leadership roll toward those He wishes to bless with whatever. Believe me; they better have tough skin because there will be stresses/lost of sleep worrying about those that fall under this commission for all sort of reasons. I can say without hesitation; I have yet to come across a kid that could not be guided into where he/she was purposed. All of my static and discomfort have come through supposed matured/honest adults. I have put up with making possible for others to become that which they desired or came close to it manifestation only to be ostracizes after their arrival and new made friends/associates. There has been some success stories, one in particular Terrance "Tank Dogg" Dumas. We met through a friend who knew me over the years in boxing and my work with at risk youth/young adults. Terrance agreed to the rules I laid down along with my deceased friend/partner Dawson "legend" Barze. He beat the lure of the drug culture/street crime and has become a well respected family man/ mentor/Professional boxer/Associate Pastor and homeowner in Little rock Arkansas.

It has come time for me to step away from the what seems to be never ending negative feed back form those whose gyms I find myself operating my program out of. I thank God for those He has privileged me to work with over the years and His keeping me humble through the rough times shared in this journey. I will now focus on my immediate family (wife/children/grand kids). I intend in a small way be involved in amateur boxing but will not be in any one's gym. I have been asked to leave my last gym!

I have no regrets for my time spent over the years with all of those I have trained in the area of amateur boxing. Love! God Bless!!

Written by: Coach James Joseph.
"Copyright 6-7-2012 James Joseph. "All rights reserved."