I was inspired by Katy's @grammyn playful image of her daughter heading off to teach summer school. I thought of my son who has taken on a new coaching job with the Lexington Soccer Club. His new position is two-fold: developing players in "the academy" (a soccer school of sorts but more than just educational) and assisting the pro staff on several teams that feed the top team. He's way past having someone to take him to work, and I'm super proud of him and how he has done so well.
When he was in fourth grade his teacher asked the class to write an essay on "what they'd like to be when they grew up" and Christopher wrote about how he'd like to be a professional soccer player. His teacher wrote on the essay, "That's not a real job." I was livid! It's fourth grade for goodness' sake! Let them dream! I wonder what she would say now.
These are not my images. The one on the left was taken by the University of the Cumberlands' media staff and was published beside the announcement that Christopher was moving on after 8 successful seasons as their head coach. And the one on the right was taken by the Lexington Soccer Club's staff photographer and published alongside the announcement of Christopher's new role in the club.
No need to comment on the photos- they're not mine.
The photos may not be yours, but the composition and editing is, and it's beautiful. Your pride shines out and it's beautiful to read and see. Love the photos too. Shame on that 4th grade teacher!
I do not like football. I don't like it because in Poland it was turned into a temple. And they play terribly, it's not about the result but about the style of play. The teacher wrote to your son that this is not work. And he was right, it is not a job but a money-making machine. And that's why I hate football.
@olivetreeann Sorry, I think I expressed myself wrong. I like it when people play and do sports. I admire them for how they fulfill themselves. I just don't like professionalism in sports.
Great edit of these 2 photos. Congratulations to Christopher! It's impressive that he coached a successful college team for 8 years. (We learned that many college coaches move every couple of years.) All our kids were in sports and they learned so much from their coaches beyond the mechanics of the game--sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, integrity.
@haskar I understand- yes on the top professional levels there's not much passion to play and so much more interest in profit. You are definitely right about that! Thank you.
That teacher should have been throttled!
Thank you so much Diana, Issi, Joan, Kathy, Zilli, Katy, Gloria, KV and Kathy for allowing me a moment to brag!
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thank you Harry and Diane!