We Won!
We won our first game last night. I was a little nervous, you never know how things are going to shape up, especially the first game. We got to Forrest Hills and the other coach told me how he was a pitching coach for Davenport University...that got me thinking we might be in trouble. Unfortunately for him, his number one pitcher went home sick yesterday, and our number one pitcher did great! We ran the bases well, and managed to win 18-4. Overall, I was very happy with our team and I think they were happy with themselves as well. 2 more games to go this week! Hopefully the weather stays like it is right now!
Post #100
It is my 100th post today!
Today is also my softball team's first game. I just hope that the weather holds and it doesn't rain! We play Forest Hills Eastern at Eastern. I will try to post more after the game about how it went!
This is the 2009 t-shirt design for runners/walkers who are joining YFC in this year's Riverbank Run. There is plenty of time to be a part of our group! We had a lot of fun last year riding together and having a lasagna dinner the night before. We are hoping that each participant raises $500 in pledges for Youth for Christ. The person with the highest pledges will be sure to win a fabulous prize (last year it was an iPod).Remember...there are options for everyone. There is a 5K run/walk, 10K run, and 25K run. No excuses! Interested? Leave me a comment with contact info!
Coaching
Today is the first day of softball tryouts. I remember the first day of tryouts when I played sports in high school and it can be a stressful time for kids. I understand that because I was cut from a team and I think that makes me a better coach, especially when it comes to cuts. What I don't understand is that I have gotten a few emails from parents already. I haven't even met their daughters and they are already emailing me. The hardest part about coaching sometimes is the parents....no offense to any of you parents out there. I went to my sisters volleyball tournament, and she got talked to by some parents, apparently their daughter was ineligible because of grades and wasn't even supposed to go to the tournament according to the rules. Kelly talked to the athletic director and got the OK to let her go to the tournament and even play a few points here or there, but still the parents weren't happy with that! Kelly explained all of this to the player on Friday, it seems the player forgot to tell the parents. But, even after Kelly explained it to the parents they still thought she should play more. It seems real simple to me, get your grades up and you can play. I guess in their minds it wasn't that simple. Don't get me wrong here, I do have a heart and I think that being a coach is a lot of responsibility and I take it very seriously! I don't know where I am going with this, so I am going to end it.... If you think about it, say a prayer for me, and all the athletes trying out for spring sports this week! We all probably need it!
Bridge B-ball
I don't have much new to report. My parents are having a good time in Florida. They are there one mor week, and actually my Aunt Cherdl and Uncle Paul are down there right now too, and my friend Tara's parents are staying in the same complex as well. Had a good weekend, saw a lot of my family, my Aunt Sue had us all over for dinner on Saturday night...thanks Aunt Sue. Next week at this time will be my first day of softball practice...I can't wait for that. Tonight, is our last basketball game for the Bridge (I think and I think we have already had our last game....they just keep adding more) and on Thursday the basketball team is going to help church with the mobiel food pantry so that should be fun. Hope you all are enjoying this sunny weather...I'm off to the Bridge
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