Last Soccer Game for Jake

I had so much fun this Season Coaching Soccer. When they originally asked me to coach i wasn't so sure.Even though it's my boys favorite sport to play, my knowledge is limited and geared towards older kids. In my line of work i tend to push people to work there hardest, i didn't want to be that drill Sargent to the kiddos. I was hoping i would be able to balance love for the game, fun for the kids, but also to learn and understand some skills/rules that they will need later on. Plus being mom and dad right now with a busy schedule i wasn't sure i could balance it all. Well the parents really stepped out and helped. i had preplanned a couple of weekends out of town before i planned on coaching. We had to change fields in the middle of the season, but everyone was understanding and went with the flow. I could not have asked for better parents and especially better kids... They were just a great bunch and really wanted to learn about the game. They really worked on there passing and communication and it showed. If i knew i could get the same kids i probably would coach again, I do want to learn about the game more.. Tanner is thinking about getting into reffing when he can to earn some money, so it would be good to understand all the rules of this great game. Considering we are in Oregon we only had rain a few times and it was light drizzle, we lucked out and had great weather this season. After our final game it was off to the local pizza joint for pizza, trophies and cake. I got a surprise when the team mom gave me a gift certificate for a massage... WOW..She doesn't realize what a gift that is for me.. I try to go once a month but actually should get in more so this is perfect. I'll miss this season it has allot of great memories for me...Well Tuesday BASKETBALL STARTS....