Champions

We spent the weekend at a soccer tournament for both Ryan and Zachary. Zach's team
took first, which was the perfect way to end the year, since Chris won't be coaching them again. It was a great way to end their season. When Chris started coaching them 3 yrs ago, they lost every game but 1 during their first season. They had over 50 goals against them, and only 3 goals for them. Not good. They were so defeated, literally. But they kept working hard, and didn't give up. They learned alot, improved alot. Chris never emphasizes winning, but of course the boys want to win. And win they have, ever since that first year. They've done amazing. We've gotten very close to the boys and their families, so it was a bittersweet game today. It was their last game together, since several boys including Zach are trying out football next year, and Chris won't be coaching. The parents threw a party for Chris after the game, and they really showed their appreciation and love for Chris. He's done a great job with them and has loved every minute of it. As Chris said, they were already champions whether they won or not, because they all have a heart of a champion.