:: Coaching ::

Basketball.

It was my life.

I, played, watched and coached it.

4 years ago I gave it up.

At the time, it was BEYOND a welcome relief.

I was burnt out.

11 straight years of it.... pretty much day in and day out, will do that to ya.

That last year though,

that was by far the sweetest.

I was the head coach of a high school team.

I was only 23.

It was a lot on my young shoulders.

But I loved every single second.

We didn't win much.

But seeing those girls understand and finally start to grasp this game that I loved SO much,

it was very fulfilling.

I had 9 seniors graduate that year.

It's a lot to keep on a team,

I know.

But they were such amazing, hard working and dedicated girls,

that I couldn't justify cutting any of them.

So, we had 9 seniors.

Every single one of them was an essential part of that team.

They all left their mark on me.

I still keep in touch with quite a few of them.

Facebook and cell phones are amazing that way.

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Sorry for all the reminiscing.

I just happened upon these two things today while I was cleaning and organizing.

They brought back lots of raw and happy emotions.

I miss coaching.

I think I need to start back up.

Hopefully my husband won't kill me for even thinking about it! Ü