Where Are They Now? — Matt Rollins

Dear Fellow Bulldogs,

Hola!! It's been so nice to read what a lot of you have been up to. I am feeling a little bit like a rebel, due to the fact that I promised a few fellow graduates that I wouldn't post anything, but I felt the need to do it (especially after Amy Carter Ashton did it!).

After graduating from Provo High, I left to go to college and play basketball in Rocklin, CA. I played one year there and then went on a mission. (I guess I don't have to get into what a mission is and for what religion). I served in Montevideo, Uruguay. It was a life changing experience like most of us. One of my companions was Jeff Rhineer (PHS '89). It was a great time. I returned back to Northern California and played one more year of basketball and then decided to go to BYU. What a mistake. I couldn't stand it. I still don't understand what shaving has to do with my education!!! Maybe someday I'll be old enough to figure that out. Saying that, I cheer for the Cougars all the time. I was there for one semester. I went back to California and got married, got my degree (Broadcast Communications from Sacramento State University) and went on to work for the Sacramento Kings (of the NBA) doing their post game show on the radio. I couldn't make a living at that so I also worked at a Country Club as a golf professional. As time went on, I realized that this wasn't going to be my career, I got a job with a golf club manufacturer (PING) in Phoenix, Arizona and moved. Within a two week period, I moved states, had a baby, changed jobs, bought a house, and bought a car. I should have been dead!!! I wasn't and I loved it. It was a great time.

I now have two wonderful kids. McKenzie is 10 and just finished up the fourth grade. She is beautiful. She is into gymnastics, softball, and getting highlights in her hair. She's the best daughter. I couldn't ask for anything else from her. My son's name is Coleman. He's seven years old and just finished up the 1st grade. He's like his old man. He's into any sport that has a ball. We just finished up with baseball. He also plays football, basketball, golf, and a little bit of soccer. We are just starting a traveling team for baseball. Should be a great time. KIDS ARE GREAT!! I absolutely love being a dad!! I spend most of my time coaching both my kid's teams. Some of the greatest moments of my childhood are of my dad coaching my little league teams. I hope to have the same experiences with my kids.

I still work for PING and now manage the PGA Tour and it's players for the company. I travel to tournaments that are being played by The PGA Tour and make sure that the PING staff players are living up to their contractual requirements. I also negotiate with agents as to what the financial terms of their agreements might be. It's a great job. My kids think it's normal to hang out with Tiger Woods, because "that's what my dad does for a living." (And no, I can't hook you up with free equipment!! I get that question all the time. Just ask David Strunk.)

Two and half years ago, unfortunately I went through a divorce!! It's no fun and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Life was tough for about a year and a half and thank goodness for my family, my faith, and a few close friends. I am now as happy as ever and try to be "DAD OF THE YEAR" everyday. It's great. My kids and work are my focus.

I can't wait to see everyone at the reunion. I have had to whip open my year book to see who some of you are. It's amazing how we changed. Fat, bald, skinny, beautiful.......change has definitely happened. Some of you have changed and some of you haven't at all. Many of you and your stories have been inspirational. Thank you for all the great laughs that I've had over my computer. It's amazing how a graduate class from little ol' Provo, Utah can effect so many people around this country.