Friday's Final Thoughts

Tonight following dinner PH invited all of the parents to come into the team room and listen to the boys read their daily journal entries. What a treat. The different insights, seriousness, and thought is quite impressive indeed. As I mentioned in my own words I felt like they were all moved by the Cemetery visit. To a man, each mentioned the stop in their daily notes and a variety of adjectives from inspirational, to sad, to moving were used. I thought as much.

It was interesting to listen to their thoughts on the team they played against this morning: huge, fast, skilled, fast, and intimidating were some of their descriptions. Yes they felt like they were out played, out skilled, out hustled, but each relished the experience to learn even if the hard way.

Paul then led a discussion of comparing and contrasting the two opponents, skills, value, differences, etc. In a roundtable type setting the players comments were telling of each of their different personalities and comittment to the game of football. The first side was a fun if talented group, today it was all business as these players are all looking for a spot on their first professional roster. The clinic was worth the effort all agreed.

Following that the boys presented Paul's parents with thank you gifts for spending time with us for the past 3 days and for Mrs. Holdgates time as she did all of the boys kits last evening. Thanks again Mum Holdgate.

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