In all the years I have been with Leven, I think I have seen him cry maybe twice. And that was watching a movie or something. He just has a hard time showing his emotional side. I know he has one though. It's one of the many reasons I feel in love with him.
He has coached for 17 years and not once has he ever gotten emotional at a volleyball banquet. But last night was a first. I think he had everyone in the room in tears. He started off great talking about the season, their record, their accomplishments as a team and then he said the word "seniors." And that's all it took. When we moved to Pine Tree these 5 seniors were skinny, weak, scared freshmen! And to now see them and all they have become makes him a proud coach. He molded these girls into the athletes they are today.
You know when you are so upset you can't even get the words out? Well that's how he was last night. He was so choked up. He kept having to take deep breaths. He was probably saying to himself, "Leven, get it together man!" He loves this group of seniors and all their parents. What a great support system they have all been to us. He is most proud to say that 4 out of the 5 are playing at the next level and will have their education paid for. And the 5th girl could easily play somewhere as well, but she is choosing not too.
This is what he says makes a successful volleyball season!
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| Whitney is in the middle (tall girl) and she is playing at Texas Tech next year. Hannah (far left) hasn't decided yet on which college, but she will play somewhere! |
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| J'Keisha is playing at Panola Junior College next year! |
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| Lauren was the setter and is playing at North Central in Gainsville! |
Club volleyball starts off with our first practice tomorrow! I'm ready to get to know my girls and COACH!
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