Weems Day – A Legacy of Grit, Gratitude, and Full Circle Victory

Weems Day – A Legacy of Grit, Gratitude, and Full Circle Victory

July 19, 2025 — Today is Weems Day.

A day we’ll never forget.

We left Oshkosh this morning with a simple mission: support the Weems family, cheer on Jos, and stand beside the people we love. We didn’t know how the day would unfold—but somehow, it’s been more than we ever could’ve imagined.

When we pulled into the Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley in Green Bay, Jos Weems had already won his first match. One more win and he’d lock up the #1 seed and a guaranteed spot on Junior Team USA.

He did exactly that.

Jos came out strong, building a 45-pin lead and holding steady through every frame. With calm, poise, and quiet fire, he became the top seed on the televised show and officially earned his place on Team USA.

But this wasn’t just a tournament win. It was a moment years in the making—a full circle of heartbreak, healing, and hope.

Two years ago, Jos missed the bracket cut at Junior Gold. A week later, he lost his father—Dr. Jay Weems—a man who left a mark on everyone who knew him. Last year, Jos came back stronger but still didn’t make the team.

This year, he returned with grit, grace, and a light in his eyes that said: I’m ready.

I stood with Brady in the bleachers when Sharon, Jos’s mom, came and stood beside us. I put my arm around her and said, “This is full circle.” She nodded with tears in her eyes and said, “His dad would be so proud.”

And he would.

Because this day wasn’t just about performance—it was about legacy. About what it means to keep walking when it hurts. About what it means to honor those who’ve poured into you.

Dr. Jay Weems didn’t just change his son’s life—he changed so many lives. He was the first person who encouraged me to become a certified mental performance coach. He had his own company and invited me to train under him. That spark he lit in me has grown into the mission I now live: helping young athletes build their minds, lead with character, and perform with purpose.

He taught us that gratitude isn’t just for the good days—it’s a way of being, no matter what’s in front of you. Today, that lesson was alive in every frame Jos threw.

There was something sacred in the air today. Pride. Love. Unity. Resilience. The kind of presence that can only be built through time, tears, and faith.

This is for Jos, for Sharon, for Dr. Jay Weems, and for every moment that brought us here.

This is for the Castillo family, who got to witness and be a small part of this sacred story.

And this is for every young athlete who needs to know:

There is power in resilience. There is strength in gratitude. And there is glory in never giving up.

Today is Weems Day. And it always will be.