Brad BarnettTales from a Ref: The BeginningI started playing soccer back in 1994, at the ripe old age of 13 going on 14, when soccer was being “introduced” to the American people via…Mar 24, 2022Mar 24, 2022
Brad BarnettT1D Diagnosis: A Parental ExperienceOn Tuesday, July 7, 2020, my youngest daughter’s pancreas officially retired. It was a long process in the making, all the signs were…Jul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
Brad BarnettinA+ Lessons from a C+ StudentWe Can’t Afford to Keep YouIt was 2008, and my job was working for a commercial real estate development firm. Not the best time to be in real estate, but here I was…Jun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020
Brad BarnettinA+ Lessons from a C+ StudentA+ Lessons from a C+ Student: Why the Name?Why in the world would anyone want to listen to advice from someone who brags about being a “C+” student? Great question, and maybe you…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Brad BarnettMLS in Charlotte Should Make You Happy, but I Understand if it Doesn’tLet me first state that I know, and respect, many people do think that MLS coming to Charlotte is a bad thing. I get it, I really do, but…Dec 13, 2019Dec 13, 2019
Brad BarnettIt’s Hard to Explain, Even Harder to UnderstandLet me first get this part out of the way. This is not a cry for help. This is not an emergency. This is nothing more than a Public…Jul 21, 2019Jul 21, 2019
Brad BarnettParents are Killing Youth SportsThis past weekend at my daughters U14 soccer game, I was witness to the growing epidemic in youth sports; the parents. Arguments can be…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
Brad BarnettSoccer Quick Hits — January 14, 2019Charlotte will get MLS before Raleigh, for the simple fact that David Tepper can pay for the team immediately, and by himself. Yes, he has…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
Brad BarnettHow I Got HereTake one part Republican parent, and one part Democrat parent, mix in a little mismanagement of the Government, sprinkle with a touch of…Dec 11, 2018Dec 11, 2018
Brad BarnettinAnxiously ThrivingHoliday AnxietyThe holiday season is supposed to be a relaxing one, where you just chill out and spend time with friends and family. A time for…Dec 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018