2.  There are some very important people we need to thank.

3.  Sarah, for being so strong and supportive while I was physically away and mentally side-tracked  You supported me, supported the team, invested yourself into parts of the program, and were genuinely apart of the faithful fans at games, both home and away

4.  The staff within the District that helps to keep the facilities in great shape and get the team to games:  Bus drivers  Maintenance  Grounds crew (kept the field in great shape)

5.  The Athletic Department Administrators  Mrs. Daunai – always with a smile, so helpful  Mr. Schmidt – appreciate your leadership, insight, encouragement, and support by your presence at so many games  Aaron Szura – working with the guys in strength training, pre-season conditioning, always friendly and professional

6.  Barb Sepanik – Subway order for away games  Sandy Robbins – Concessions, 50/50 raffle, and so much more  Cheryl Breen – helping with the banquet  Those who helped with T-shirts, transportation, food for games and this banquet, etc., and so many other parents who have done a lot of behind the scenes work and supporting your boys… Thank you!

7.  Youth coaches, winter, spring and summer coached  Marty Moreno, summer camp coach  Tyler Strayer, instruction, taking stats  Coach Sikkenga – too many contributions to mention Thank you!!

8.  Lessons from “The Art of Leadership” book

9. Tale of Two “Seasons”  Tough first half of the season  Very challenging scrimmage and non-conference schedule to start with  (faced 3 state Finalists, even more state-ranked teams)  A lot of “experiments” as we figured our identity  Great second half of the season  Upper-classmen stepped up, took initiative  Beat a state Finalist, beat a District champion, 2 nd in conference  Won 7 of our last 10 games – so close to going so far

10. 1 st Time2 nd TimeGoal Difference Spring LakeL 3-1 (H)3-3 +2 F. H. CentralL 5-0 (H)L 4-2 (A) +3 HollandW 2-0 (H)W 1-0 (A) G.R. UnionL 4-1 (A)W 4-1 (H) +6 Kenowa HillsW 5-1 (A)W 7-0 (H) +3 Mona ShoresL 3-1 (A)W 2-1 (H) +3

11.  Season over view

12. By grade then by jersey number

15. Fast and has a nice shot. Has a lot of potential; he’s gonna do good in the future. He is definitely going to be special in the program in the next couple of years.

30. #9Jon Meier11

65.  Playing at the highest level possible, as often as possible  On a team with regular practices in addition to indoor leagues, and going to a summer camp  Challenge yourself outside your comfort zone  Weight training in the spring  I will begin to meet with the Junior class in the spring (March/April)

66.  Thanks for coming, have a safe trip home  Please don’t forget your dishes