Well I have always wanted to try my hand at coaching soccer. I have always dabbled but never really had a team I could call my own. I was always someones assistant. Well since I got a teaching job in KCK, I started looking for coaching opportunities in the KCK public school district. A few positions opened up but one in particular caught my eye. The Harmon girls soccer team needed a head JV, and assistant Varsity coach. This was particularly appealing because Harmon is located blocks (literally, blocks) away from my school. I applied and never really heard anything. I figured they picked someone else. No biggie. Boy was I wrong! I heard from the coach a few months after I applied and we set up a meeting. I felt I was an ideal candidate due to my years on the playing field, and my location. Not to mention, I was a teacher. Every high school team practices right after school. Most people with a full time job couldnt make a job and coaching work. My school dismissed almost an hour after the high school, but the coach didnt mind, so I was offered the job!!!!
It has been SUCH an enjoyable time with this team. They are a great group of girls. I remember the Harmon soccer team when I was in high school...actually, maybe I dont. I dont even know how long the program has been around. I dont think they have been all that successful in previous years, but their 2011 season was one worth mentioning. The coach has worked hard to turn the program around. He has a very strict contract which he makes all of the players sign. They have to uphold a certain GPA, and there is no drinking or drugs. If they are caught breaking any rules, they are off the team...no questions asked. Most girls on the current Varsity team, have hardly played soccer before entering high school. They are a very talented group and I am excited to be apart of such a solid program. Below is a picture of the Varsity team. Unfortunately, I have NO pictures of the JV squad, but now it is has been brought to my attention (in writing this post) so I will be sure to get a picture after our games the next couple weeks.
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