As the fall season of sports comes to a close I was rewarded with two great sporting experiences.  Coaching flag football and soccer brought plenty of laughs, triumphs, excitement and frustration.  Our goals were accomplished by showing these kids that in a team sport it takes a team to win, be a gracious winner and loser, respect, honor, honesty and always try your hardest. 

Of course, not all of these were done all the time by every player.  But during this time of their young lives the learn takes place.  Plenty of mistakes were had by each child and coach for that matter.  As a youth coach the most important thing to remember is you are not there to win but to teach.  The lessons they learn today will be with them their entire lives.

Congratulations WV Team 600 Flag Football "Sun Devils" on your undefeated season.  Every player made it possible.

Congratulation WV Team 52 Soccer "Lightening" on your quick learning, hustle and happy attitudes.