On the opposing crew’s 30 yard line, the middle hikes the ball to the quarterback. The quarterback fakes a handoff to the operating again, whereas recognizing out the vast receiver that’s deep. Out of the nook of his eye, he observes the linebacker operating straight in direction of him. He has no safety. Whereas vast receiver is approaching the top zone, the security will get to him. Along with his arms trembling, the quarterback has no different possibility however to toss the ball to the lined receiver. He jumped to seize the ball, and the security jumped with him. Incomplete. Because the vast receiver drops, his head smashes the bottom. Timeout. My coronary heart is racing as I run out onto the sphere. I distribute water to every of the gamers, whereas the injured participant is carried off the sphere. He’s recognized with a concussion. He fights me as I attempt to confiscate his helmet.
Tears are rolling down his cheeks. He couldn’t assist however to suppose, it’s over.
Being the crew supervisor and scholar athletic coach of Arrowhead’s Varsity soccer crew allowed me to understand issues like arduous work, dedication, and powerful dedication. The primary time I used to be capable of view the sport from the sidelines, I used to be capable of see each element of the sport, which nobody from the gang may probably do. For my job, these particulars are essential. I all the time need to be alert and able to attend to injured gamers. I should be of help to anybody in want.
By no means have I spotted earlier than the huge dedication these athletes make, with the intention to obtain their desired good season. In a matter of lower than 4 months, I decide to over 350 hours of volunteering. I spend my time sitting at numerous hours of observe, taping every participant earlier than every observe and every recreation, and distributing over thirty gallons of water to the gamers to guarantee hydration.
After which there’s Friday nights.
Hundreds of spectators spend their Friday nights within the chilly stadium watching the clock trickle down, because the Arrowhead soccer crew performs their hearts out. And, it’s as much as me, the crew supervisor, to guarantee every part goes effectively. There’s by no means a greater feeling than watching my crew win, and know they couldn’t have executed it with out me.
