Coach

• I built a bedside shrine to my ninth grade field hockey coach, but decided it'd be better to come out four years later. I'm no stranger to queer shame: In the mid-90s, I saw the Indigo Girls 17 times.
• When I'm not training for an imaginary sports event, I am trolling for queer dance parties where I can roll out some self-deprecating ensemble.
• For me, the mustache is like the face's bow tie--it makes everything classier.
• My family is amazing, and this is usually the most disappointing loss to whoever's breaking up with me.
• I'm an education writer / editor, grad student, and generally anticipate the next opportunity to take the GRE.
• I love D.C. and am okay with it staying underrated if that's what keeps the lame-stains at bay.
• After riding the bus / 'tro for six years, I can accept my new car relationship, but secretly hook-up with my bike as often as possible.