Many of you may know of my husband's obession for coaching. He LOVES it! I always know when basketball season is just around the corner, we'll be driving somewhere and he'll miss turns, space out at stop lights until the car behind honks to get us moving and have very long conversations with his Dad and brother. Who happen to help him coach. He is currently the head coach of the girls at Creswell High School(home of the mighty Bulldogs!) and the coach of Chelsea's 5th grade team. (Because he has so much extra time!)
His H.S. game days are long, sometimes 17 hours (including his day as a teacher). The time committment is insane for these guys.
This year has been rough but they pulled off finishing 4th in league and have made it,(for the third year in a row!)to the state tournament. Today they are playing in Rainier Oregon to determine who gets to move on to the the next round.
This year has been rough but they pulled off finishing 4th in league and have made it,(for the third year in a row!)to the state tournament. Today they are playing in Rainier Oregon to determine who gets to move on to the the next round.
As you can see from the pics, the older kids love supporting their Dad in his addiction. This was taken following a big win against Regis, a private catholic school in our league. It was a great night!
In years past,(pre-Mallory) I would attend every game and go on almost every scouting trip with him. Yes, you read that right, just coaching is not enough! We also have to go watch other teams play to see what tricks they have up their sleeves. This year, (post-Mallory) I have attended maybe 5 games and have only been on one scouting trip. I'm home with Mallory today. Both the older kids went with Gary and guess I'm a little sad I chose not to make the 3+ hour drive to cheer them on. So here I am blogging my blues away! =0)
As much as I dread Gary's time away from me, I'm always happy for his success. I do hope they win today, it would be great to make another showing in Salem. GO DAWGS!
4 comments:
What a great post, way to support Gary and it is insane how busy you all are. Hope they won. Love the pics of the kids, I don't believe how old they are.
I can't believe he still loves coaching that much. :) Keep up on the bloggin' my friend, your kids are growing up way to fast.
That sounds super fun! It'd be fun to see one of their games the next time we come down.
:D
GO DAWGS!
Way to be supportive, Jill. Mallory is getting so big and pretty. I love the new pic on Dani's blog of her and Emma.
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