Here to Help

As a child, I had my fair share of ups and downs in my career as a showman, what showman doesn't. When I decided that coaching was what I wanted to do to give back to all those who had helped me.
I have had a fair amount of success in the show ring, I don't need to list my successes to prove that. I am here to help, I have been out of showing as a junior for five years.  I love the kids and have a passion for helping them reach their goals.  I was approached to assist in helping some local starter 4-Hers in learn the basics of daily care, and show day preparations. I was thrilled. We have things all planned out and have named the event appropriately.  The Showman to Showman Clinic is just that, past showman helping current and future showman. This is not a mandatory event for anyone, this is a choice to take advantage of people willing to donate their time to help the kids learn.  It is open to any and all 4-Hers, bring your calves, get hands on experience.  There is no shame in asking questions.
The expert at anything was once a beginner, and we help the littles because we were once little and many helped us.
We are looking forward to welcoming so many volunteers and experts to help us with a fantastic day of learning.
Fitting & Clipping : Cameron Alexander- Alexander Show Cattle
Feed/Nutrition/Supply Information: Melissa Alexander - Alexander Show Feeds
Daily Care/Showmanship: Kayla Alexander - K.A. Livestock Services
Facility Sponsor: Clinton County Ag. Society
Thank you to Karla Dean and her family for approaching us about
Check out the website for more information. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call/text/email us at any time.
kalivestockservice@gmail.com
showmantoshowman@gmail.com
(937)302-0073

Register online at www.showmantoshowman.com

Why do we do what we do?

Sorry for the silence the last few months life happens!

So as I have thought about all the things that I could post about this week I have had many things on my mind, all the amazing strides my kids made this year.  I could tell you about all of the wins and the success, but something changed my mind as I sat down to write this morning I popped onto Facebook was cruising through when I found Jean's Boots are Made for Walking and this amazing article she wrote http://jeansboots.blogspot.com/2015/06/coach-character.html .

I am a showmanship coach, people pay me to help their kids.  Let's face it, as kids our parents knew nothing about anything, especially when it came to livestock! That being said I try to bridge that gap, but there are so many times that I stand back and watch things like Jean is talking about happen, and it isn't just in the show ring.

So let me ask you all something (this goes to kids, parents, and supporters).  Why do you show and raise livestock?  Why do you play sports?

"What is the one thing that stood out the most to you?"

I sat in a leadership meeting tonight, a room of probably thirty people, of which I knew three.  Listening to a pitch from a school teacher making six figures on top of his annual salary.  Now I know someone out there reading this going, what in the world does this have to do with Livestock coaching; to answer you nothing and everything.  I am working constantly to reach my goals, to make my dreams of being a full time coach, mentor, and business owner a  full blown reality.  When we left the meeting one of my coaches said to me what was the one thing that stood out to you tonight, this is not the first time you have heard the information.  I said reiteration, while not always necessary helps, hearing the same information from different people sometimes portrays a different message, but the one thing that stood out to me tonight and even kind of smacked me in the face was it all comes down to the kind of people you surround yourself with.  This group of people wants to build relationships with you, friendships, mentorships.  They want to help you help others. 

So, there is the nothing part of what that has to do with livestock coaching.  Here is the everything part.  From the time I was a small child my parents always taught me that they had eyes in the back of their heads, and while that isn't exactly true, it is true that I can not go anywhere to this day that I don't know someone.  My actions, my every move reflects not only me, but my family.  Have I always made the best, most perfect decisions, no.  But, no matter where I go I have people I look up to and I have people who look up to me.

Now, for having not posted in a while this may seem very random.  It is. But, while I haven't been posting blogs, tweeting, or posting on facebook I have still been here.  An active summer of coaching, a great group of kids reaching goals, making things happen that at one point or another they told me couldn't happen.  Where this all comes full circle is right here.  I am a showmanship coach because I was that kid, mom told me things while I heard her I may not have always listened.  She paid coaches, mentors, and jockey's  along the way to send me the same message in a different format that I would listen and hear.  We all have challenges in life.  I am in a challenging time in life, there are ups and downs,  I would be no where if it weren't for the young people that I look forward to working with in the future, as well as the ones that I have the opportunity to work with now, and for the ones that you have left because you have it all figured out, good luck.  I truly wish you all the best, because after twenty years in the livestock business and twenty-six and a half years in life I am no where close! 

As we kick off a new year, I want to say thank you to all of my 2014-2015 customers.  Those of you that will be continuing on with me for '15-'16 I am so excited for our adventures.  They won't all be easy, we will have good and bad days, but I can promise you this with this team of people you won't face anything alone. 
If you haven't heard about the program I encourage you to visit our website at www.kalivestockservices.com or give me a call today to set up an appointment to see how we can help you.  

Thank you again for all of your support!