Brackenridge Varsity girls’ tournament season comes to a close. The three words that come to mind to explain our progress is commitment, mindset, and patience. Most of our players don’t have a history playing club soccer so we’ve been working double time to acquire new skills to improve upon our performance from last year. It’s a tall order but the team has shown unwavering commitment to reach the next level and compete. I’ve been surprised by their ability to keep fighting, even when they’re frustrated and feel like all is lost.

It takes patience to wait for the results you want immediately, especially when your pride and reputation are perceived to be on the line. We’ve had our fair share of disappointment and growing pains the past two weeks. However, how are we to succeed if we don’t face periods of adversity? Unfortunately, getting beat has always been a part of the process of winning.

I see great signs of future success emerging on the field. I know it’s hard for our players to see, but the plan has always been to ‘click’ and show our mettle when it matters the most. I believe we’re on track to deliver when it counts and maintain our consistency on the field through the course of district competition.

It has been a true honor to be part of this process with such a fantastic group of players and coaches. Things always take longer to come together than anticipated; this is a law of living I’ve come to realize through experience. That you can achieve anything if you don’t give up is also a principle I very much hold to be true. Our time is sure to arrive.

Coaching is an important part of my life and in ways I cannot completely articulate yet. All I know is that I come home feeling like I’m doing something meaningful and that makes me feel valuable. as I’ve gotten older and comfortable with my life the urge to help others has become the most important thing in my life.