The kids really look forward to it. It's a big incentive for them. It's a status thing.

This really isn't my event, it for everybody that's involved. It's for the kids, adults and the volunteers. They're the ones who make it happen and make it so special.

We've had to re-establish the program over the last three years after graduating a strong crop of kids four years ago. I almost feel like we picked up where we left off from last year since we returned so many players and the kids have fantastic attitudes.

Next thing you know Joe Rogan is at the door saying, 'surprise' and all the kids ran out the door like it was Christmas or something.

We were told never to look a New Yorker in the eye. We were told to protect ourselves, that people in New York wouldn't look at you, wouldn't speak to you.

He's basically responsible for history. He had some talented kids, but his ability to get the superstars to buy into my system was absolutely paramount.