After Hours: Where passion for sports, writing collide

I grew up in a household where professional and collegiate sports were celebrated year-round. It was football in the fall, basketball in the winter and baseball in the summer. Each of the professional teams in Wisconsin — the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks — hold a special place in my heart. The Bucks, Milwaukee’s professional basketball team, have always held the top spot in my personal pantheon of Wisconsin sports, though.

If I had my way, I’d be the starting point guard for the Bucks right now. Unfortunately, my 5-foot-11 frame and lack of elite athleticism have prohibited me from reaching that childhood dream. Fortunately, there are many different avenues available for people such as myself who just want to be involved in sports in some capacity. One of those avenues is writing.

I’ve always enjoyed writing. When I’m not tirelessly writing for our clients, I can usually be found pounding away at the keyboard with my latest thoughts on the Bucks. Thanks to great support from my family, friends and co-workers at Bader Rutter, I was able to win a contest to become the official sixth Fan Blogger for the franchise that has been so near and dear to my heart since childhood.

This opportunity has provided me with the platform to share my opinions with the thousands of Bucks fans in the greater Milwaukee area and beyond. My work can be read at www.Bucks.com.