Saturday, September 13, 2008

Marco!

This is me. This season I am officially coaching my 3rd sport for Sierra High School.

I did not start out in education with the intention of coaching, but now I cannot imagine my life without it. The pure joy I experience everyday getting to be even a small part of the lives of my athletes is immeasurable. I absolutely LOVE this addition to my life. I have never worked harder, laughed more, or felt more accomplished than I do right now.


Photographer David joins me as often as we can possibly make possible and is such a wonderful presence in support of me and the teams. I have never known a man to support me and love me the way he does. I appreciate everything he does and the team loves having him around.

The Water Polo team in its entirety encompasses more than 50 players comprising both JV and Varsity Boys and Girls teams. Coach Koop :) and I spend most of our afternoons enjoying watching these phenomenal athletes grow in their own game. Weekends are generally tournament time and of course there are endless hours of planning and organizing every week. It all makes life quite full and a little complicated, but seriously....who wouldn't want to do my job?

Coach David


David is so fun to watch coaching soccer for the Hanford Youth Soccer League (HYSL). He coaches his son on an under 10s boys team. He is great with the boys and everyone looks like they are having a good time.


The boys are learning everyday. Lots of practice and direction will eventually pay off at game time. I am just thrilled that from time to time I am actually able to get away for a minute to watch and support David. I am so proud of him.

GAME TIME!!!!!!
What an experience. The Hanford SOC-COM (soccer complex) is so full of people on Saturday game day it is like an ant colony. Just trying to figure out all the action was complex enough. The team did great in their first game. Everyone is trying to get their footing, but their coaching showed in their passing and shooting. They are looking great....I can't wait for all the Saturdays to come.