Ivory + Rose Diarist

Friday, February 6, 2026

(This series will feature a $40 bankroll for horse racing wagers, and a $10 bankroll for soccer wagers over a 50-week period.)

*Horse Racing*

Horse Racing Bankroll: $1.03 (-97.4%)

*Soccer*

Soccer Bankroll: $20.20 (+102.0%)

*Total*

Total Bankroll: $21.23 (-57.5%)

Current Weight: 277

Starting Weight: 280

Difference: - 3 (- 1.1%)

(This is a day-to-day look at being the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate, a Maine-based horse racing partnership.)

(A day-to-day look at being the chairman and a co-owner of the Rosevelt Soccer Club, a soccer club based in Gorham, Maine.)

Updated to-do list
Checked coach applications
Talked with a director about apparel
E-mailed apparel vendor about 23U apparel
E-mailed league director about 23U league
Updated club directory
Edited USYS Northeast Presidents Cup FAQ for members
Worked on Frozen 4 v. 4 admin
E-mailed with a league director about communications and logistics
E-mailed with a parent about a phone call
E-mailed with an apparel designer about a meeting
Updated 23U registration form
Read American Prospect story on private equity's roles in youth sports
Worked on prospective rosters for 2026-2027 season
Participated in a Zoom meeting with a facilities manager and state association official about outdoor futsal
E-mailed soccer retailer about apparel
Worked on agenda for upcoming directors' meeting
E-mailed meeting agenda to directors
Finalized outline for 23U programming
Sent 23U roster offers to core 23U players and/or homegrown youth players
Finalized club update
E-mailed club update to members
E-mailed update to Club Mentor applicants
E-mailed request for volunteer Frozen 4 v. 4 referees to RSC Academy players
E-mailed a coach-related update to a 9U team
E-mailed a college coach about a future meeting

Friday, February 6, 2026