High school

As the high school season winds down and the playoffs are about to begin, I want to thank all the referees who have become my friends over the last few years. This year on the way back from a game a car ran a red light and hit the car of the referee and his son who did the game with me. He is now unable to move anything below his shoulders, but is working hard in rehab and hopefully will be back walking and working games. It is just a reminder that in a minute your life can change through no fault of your own and you should enjoy what you have and are doing. Thanks to the players, coaches and referees who have made this year enjoyable (even some of the parent:>)

Enjoy the Game

As the season starts I hear the never ending conversations of "we need to move to club x because they have a better relationship with college scouts" "if we don't go to this tournament our daughter/son will not get the scholarship", etc., etc. The truth is if your whole goal is a scholarship quit soccer, put all the training fees into a money market account (or tutors) and work on the SAT scores and grade point. My oldest played all four years in college, the next turned down scholarships to play, the next just started playing in college and one still in H.S. Enjoy the time now and don't worry about what will happen next season or even next game. You never know when they will get hurt or have different interest. Enjoy sitting on the side watching the game, talking with the other parents. Nothing is gained by yelling at players (either team), the referees or complaining about the coaches or trainers. Be positive, have fun and enjoy the time you have, it goes fast.