2009 SWO Ball Hockey Bantam Champions!

Go Hawks!
What a weekend! What a final!

Your coaches are so very proud of you young men. You faced repeated adversity all season, including over the past weekend, and during the final game. And yet, you pushed forward, you were relentless, you were committed. Congratulations Hawks!

I hope you can see, as we go back to our regular lives, that we didn’t just talk about ball hockey all season. In fact, in many ways, we didn’t really talk all that much about ball hockey.

Hawks, we talked about life!

We talked about the power of believing, the power of committing, and the incredible power you find in DECIDING that you WILL make your goal, your dream, whatever it may be. All of those great leaders whose quotes we’ve discussed on this blog and in the room, and even our mantra of “no space and no time”, all of that was/is not simply about ball hockey. That all applies to life!

And do you recall what we told Braden before he faced that penalty shot, and before the shoot-out in the tournament? Do you remember what we told Brad and Aaron before they took penalty shots or shoot-outs? We told them to “have fun”. Hawks, that’s so important! Have fun!

Again, that’s not about ball hockey. That’s about life gentlemen!

Hawks, it’s been a humbling experience, a learning experience, and a true honour to take the field of battle with you young men. As I mentioned when we met, this was my first coaching experience. I’ve been an assistant, but this was my first attempt at the head coaching position. You’ve made it a season to always remember!

I’d like to get us together to celebrate, but I certainly can’t orchestrate something like that on my own. We’ll need a venue and some other volunteer assistance from the parents on the team. If any of you are willing to supply either, please email me via the address noted to the right. We’ll try to get this organized as quickly as possible.

Thanks for a great season Hawks! And congratulations! YOU are ALL SWO Ball Hockey Bantam Champions!