This is the first in a series of three stories about beginners and their mothers.
Having spoken with Connie Watt for even a few minutes, this should come as no surprise.
Buteven for the most devoted parents who are always there for their children, this is definitely the pinnacle.
Connie Watt, mother of Steelers No. 1 draft pick and starting quarterback T.J. Watt and Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Chargers linebacker Derek Watt always believed in being there for his kids growing up and now.
That meant hours and hours of sports practices and games, including hockey practices that happened to be Watt Brothers first love as a child. And that meant you were there, no matter the conditions, no matter when you practiced.
rookie T.J. Watt and his family over the years Posted by T.J and Mom.When T.J. gave birth, on the way home from the hospital we headed straight to the hockey rink, Connie said.
J.J. we had practice so we went straight to the hockey rink to be When the son remembered this story, he couldn’t help but smile, knowing that his mother and father John were always like that.
They were everywhere,said T.J. andquot;I think this story sums it up.Being the youngest of three boys, there was no doubt that T.J. would do sports as soon as possible.
The other two had already done that, and he almost ever wanted to do what they did,andquot; Connie said.
Hewent to see their practice. My husband was a coach, so he was always there to hang out. He would always be where they were, doing whatever.
They all started playing football in the fifth grade. Then you can start from Pewaukee. Then you can use pads and helmets.
Of course, he would be playing outside long before that. I tell people that my kids have never seen a Disney movie, but they had every ball known to mankind before they were two years old.Before football, however, came hockey.
The three enjoyed playing sports, but it took time, often tore the family apart, and took away the precious time they enjoyed as a perfect family..
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