As some of you may have read in a previous post, I managed to connect with a lady whom I hadn’t seen for some years. Michelle Cowan, Managing Director of Specialized Training and Development, had spoken at the Lunch Box List International Women’s Day Luncheon.

Michelle later contacted me to come and take some photos of Eagles player, Dean Cox, alongside some young footy enthusiasts. And they were definitely enthusiastic. It was a three day Dean Cox football camp, where the boys are completely immersed in the sport.

While waiting to start shooting, I managed to meet one of the Dad’s whom had brought his son along. I first asked which one his son was. Once we started chatting the father mentioned that his son had barely got any sleep the night before. He said “He was just so excited about coming today, he just couldn’t wait”.

Now, not being a footy fan myself, I must admit I had to read up on Dean and his football career. In person, Dean is a pretty awesome guy. It was very generous of him to come along and volunteer his time. I am also certain he definitely made it a day to remember for most of the boys involved.

Sometimes it is the simplest of things, like kicking a football, that can bring so much to one’s life. the boys’ smiles were infectious, I definitely walked away lighter…