New Series - Soccer Memories.

We will be beginning a new series of articles titled Soccer Memories.  I got the idea for this while driving home from Indiana last night.  The conversation centered around my son Lance's memories from playing soccer over the years.  This was prompted by Lance having recently played his last game of high school soccer.

Our stroll down memory lane encompassed everything from U6 recreational soccer in the West Central Ohio Soccer Association through club soccer in Miami Valley Youth Soccer Association and Buckeye Premier League, indoor soccer, guest playing for teams from as far away as Pittsburgh, Pa., high school and Olympic Development Program.   Lot's of good times. Seemingly countless new friends made. 

The amazing thing every single memory shared during that hour drive was a positive one.

Sure, we have had some bad experiences along the way. Inept coaches, poor referees, thug players, terrible pitches, playing in inclement weather, death of an assistant coach just to name a few. None of those were mentioned. 

Just the good times.

Teammates, great plays, big matches, travel, hotels, meals with teammates and their families. Swim parties and impromptu lacrosse matches with butterfly nets.  Soccer volleyball, burglars, bogies on our tails and picnics.

So, I have asked several people to share their memories with us.  If you want in on the fun, send your memories to tbrown@wcoil.com and I will share them with our readers.

I will get the party started in the next day or so,

As always, thanks for reading!

Tim