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2006 Lacrosse Banquet
May 19, 2006
My team’s banquet was last night, marking the last time I’ll see the girls until next winter. In summary, the night was composed of dinner, awards, and goodbyes. The events could probably be more adequately described using the presents I received.
Before I began my speech, one of the parents presented a speech about me, during which I was presented with two bouquets of the most beautiful flowers I’ve ever seen in my life. I was already crying by that point. With this, the parents gave me some cards and some very generous gift certificates. I’ve been told throughout the season that I was an awesome coach by my girls. It was a completely different feeling being described as a role model by their parents.
Next, I distributed my presents to the girls (little collages containing pictures from throughout the season and other little nifty scrapbook-esque trinkets). They then gave me a giant picture frame with our team photo in the middle, surrounded by messages from all of the girls. Definitely cooler than gift cards. Two of the girls also made me a collage featuring taped-on snapshots from throughout the season.
Also, I got two t-shirts with our school name and mascot. Perhaps one of the best presents of all, though, is a sweatshirt that I will cherish more than any piece of clothing that I have ever or will ever receive. It allows me to brag without saying a word.
I really hated seeing my girls cry. I really loved how the parents pressured me to come back next year.
I mentioned how at this year’s tournament, I doused the girls in silly string. They got me good at the end of the banquet. So good, that the manager almost began hyperventilating when he walked the in banquet room and saw his lights, windows, tables, and carpets completely flooded with bright green and pink sticky string. And there I was, in the middle of it all, entangled in a gooey rainbow web while the room flooded with the giggles of 15 girls and flashes from the cameras of 30 parents.
It was amazing.
May 20th, 2006 at 12:24 pm
I bet you were a good coach, you deserve all those flowers and gifts! And that is one really pretty picture you took! Sounds like you had a lot of fun, and next winter will come fast!!
May 21st, 2006 at 1:27 am
Well it goes without saying what a terrific coach and role model you were to these girls! I’ve no doubt you’ve impacted their lives in such a profound way that they’ll never forget you, even if you decided not to coach next year. LOL Not coach next year?!?! What am I talking about! ;)
Good luck next winter! I’m sure your team will kick ass =)
May 22nd, 2006 at 4:18 pm
LOL I haven’t been in a silly string fight in …. a really long time… that’s so great that you have a sweater calling you a coach ;) And those roses are absolutely beautiful. Lucky girl ;)
May 23rd, 2006 at 3:23 pm
You deserved all of it! It’s really nice of the parents to make a speech about you and present you with gifts. It shows that they really appreciate you, and so do the girls. Ah I can understand why you like that sweatshirt. Coach Rachel eh? That title suits you perfectly. :)