I loved every minute of football season this year. Seriously, every minute.
Everything about football is good, at least for Jonathan. I love how football teaches teamwork, commitment, discipline, mental and physical toughness, punctuality, and on and on. Jon is so focused during football season and that turns into focus in the other areas of his life. What Mom wouldn't love that? He is also so happy...because he loves to play and is absolutely passionate about this game.
This year's team had a shaky start. But, after a couple of disappointing losses, the coach pulled this team together. They had extra practices and practiced longer and harder than any other Brighton team and in the end, they were the only team that went to the playoffs!
Every year we have been so lucky to be with the most supportive bunch of parents ..and GREAT coaches who coach more than just football. They become the "third voice" in teaching the boys to be exceptional people, work hard in school, be good members of the family, do their household jobs, go the extra mile, eat right, get enough sleep, be on time, be committed. What parent doesn't appreciate that?
Jon plays offense and defense and therefore plays the entire game. Which he loves!
This team had more tricks up their sleeves. It was so much fun to watch the action. Jon had some great plays every game..which ofcourse just makes his Mom and Dad so proud of him.
He is fast.... and with some help from T.O.S.H. he will get even faster. They want him to be running back next year.
And here's what we do best. Scream, yell and cheer on the Bengals!!!!!!!
Welcome to the Jungle!!! That is one crazy fun song. One Mom would bring her stereo and blast this song and others and it was such fun to see the boys stomp the other team. They had a few losses ..can't remember the exact number but won most of their games. What a blast!
After a disappointing loss in the playoffs..... Jonathan went on to play in Border Wars and got to play one of his games in this stadium!! Rio Tinto! He also played at Cottonwood High's Football field. It was fun as well and ended just before Thanksgiving.
Pretty Cool Stadium. Pretty exciting! Jonathan played his game here the night of his birthday! How is that for cool! And after his game he went home to a party....more on that later..... But I would say his birthday was pretty darn near perfect.
The parents of the players had a really good time together watching the games. So many of those parents have become dear friends. There is just nothing like cheering on your boys together! What great enthusiastic supportive parents! What a fun group of people to be around.
We have a whole CD with video and pictures of Jonathan's games that a parent put together that is just awesome. I wish I knew how to upload some here....because we didn't get enough photos.
This was the last year of Jr. league. Next year is Sophomore Football!
And all good things must come to an end.... and so on to the banquet.
Brighton Bengal Football Banquet 2010
The cool Team Moms used the banners from the games to decorate the room with. The banners were amazing this year.
Jon hanging with his buddies.
A really cute dessert. Each cookie had the boys' football jersey numbers on them.
Here's a picture of that winning team...
Doesn't Jon look so big..?
Like I said, this is a loved coach. And many of these boys have worked with him for the past three years. Next year they move on to the Brighton Sophomore team.
Coach Jensen has coached Jonathan for the past three years. Coach Jensen has had quite an impact on Jonathan.
We will miss working with Coach Jensen next year. Both he and his wife have become good friends. I think we need to get together and go to dinner. I really love that Jensen family!
This is coach Pat....He was head coach this year. He is one EXCEPTIONAL coach! The parents all stood up and spontaneously gave him a standing ovation at the banquet. He was new this year and has a gift for pulling a team together and bringing the best out in each player. I give credit to him for a great football season. He was just so great!
The Coaches all received very cool jackets with Bengals and their names embroidered on them, cool bags, and beautiful lap quilts! We love and appreciate these coaches.
Here is a picture of all three coaches. I didnt' get a good picture of Coach Travis on the left. He was in charge of the defensive line. He did a great job! And Coach Lyman on the right in the plaid shirt was in charge of coaching receivers and running backs (I think) They all did a great job! We are so thankful.
Just a few more pictures of the outstanding young men Jonathan played with.
It will be fun to see what next year brings!
So as you can see I just loved every minute of football season 2010. And I will miss it. I didn't even mind all the taxi driving I had to do this year. It was fun to chat with my son sitting there in the car in his football uniform. I just loved it all.
