Another
soccer season is in the books (see article below), and so I’ve decided to hang up my cleats for good. After decades of playing
baseball and softball, coaching boys baseball for 6 years, softball for 1, and
soccer for 3, it’s time to turn my attention to other things, such as writing
my memoirs and eating desserts. I’m
thinking of starting with a brief history of my rotator cuff.
Don’t
think that I am over the hill; actually, I’ve plummeted down it. And I must say, I’ve enjoyed watching boys
grow and develop skills over the years, especially my son. I didn’t know a lot
about soccer at first, but I was willing to look like an idiot so my son could
play. It’s been worth it. After today’s game, I received a nice card
from a boy thanking me for coaching him for two years. And inside was a $10
Subway gift card. I held back my tears,
but my nose blew. Out with the
hankie.
In
all of our lives, there are endings and beginnings. Life closes a door, and God opens a window. I think I feel a little more alive when I can do
something worthwhile that involves other people, even if I look like an idiot. Keep
living!
WOLFPACK RIDES TSUNAMI TO VICTORY
American
Fork (AP). After being defeated by the
Tsunami earlier in the year, the Wolfpack ended their season with sound,
skillful play in all areas and a powerful left-footed goal by Peyton Sampson at
the 21 minute mark. The Wolfpack defense
was like a powerful dike that refused to let the Tsunami overflow or even leak
through. An aggressive offense had
numerous shots on goal, supported by midfielders that, like Energizer Wolves,
just kept on going.
The
Wolfpack finished with an 8-4-2 season record and remained after the game for
photos and interviews. According to midfielder and defender Alex Trottier,
“Defeat was not an option.” They were
also honored with donuts by the Matt Jackson Press Club and received trophies for
their sterling play.