Too nice, you guys. I travelled to Greenwood to learn from you Michael, and I did. And Cesar, you have the seed for something special at NW, my friend.
I coached soccer to spend time with my kids. It is the easiest way to spend an entire evening with them when they are little, and it is sometimes the only way to spend time with them when they are in high school. My older children are really appreciative, and my younger aren't old enough to appreciate it yet but I hope they will. Marissa was the most talented and by far the most dedicated, but her older brother Vernon was a goalie on the first SC "Select" team and was unscored upon and undefeated one year. Fun to watch, and even more fun to coach.
The great thing is the thousands of kids you pick up along the way. My kids had it pretty good, but there are twenty who have it pretty bad for every one who has it made. I really enjoyed helping those kids, sitting and listening to their troubles and trying to help them get through stuff. I rarely went home from a practice without feeling lucky for what the Lord has given me. Too much, but very appreciated.
I really enjoyed this soccer website and the geniuses and knuckleheads that litter it. I have run into almost every one of them at a combine, game or something and they are all cool, all soccerheads. That's not a bad thing to be.
Good luck to you two, you deserve it. Michael, Cesar, you are welcome at the Sto (we'll call Ryan and CJ and Chass) and I will call you. I plan on being at NW watching my niece over the next 5 years, and am waiting for Cody's first game. My grandson Thomas Guerrero scored his first goal (4 yrs. old) Thursday night. It never ends.
Thanks, guys. I will probably stay on this website just to keep the loonies straight. You need the support, and I have your back.
Rollie
