It is tough to watch players move to other sports. I was at our spring sports banquet and watched the award winners in crosscountry, softball and track all former soccer players. I was proud of them and I missed watching them play a game I felt they were perfect for.
It has taken many years to develop what little we do have at Berkeley. I have been at the Rec Dept since '94 teaching from 5-15. We had a drought as far as girls a few years back, we fixed that now the boys are in short supply.
All I can say about the "Fighting the Battle" do it with all your heart because whatever little victories you achieve these kids are worthy of ever ounce of energy you can give it.
