PROJECT 365 PICTURE OF THE DAY 3/5/11

AND THE AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATED, CARING AND FOCUSED MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR GOES TO....TODD NELSON! Even though his team barely lost, it was so fun to go cheer the Titans (and Todd) on. Mom, Dad, Tami, Carly and myself headed to the Springs to watch the Championship game. I found myself going in to high gear cheering for his team. The thing with this team is that they do not always come from easy lives or parents that completely support them...not necessarily because they don't want to but they just don't have the same "family life" that we have had growing up and that our kids have now. Todd took a group of kids who came together and played amazing basketball with a passion they may not always have in other parts of their lives. As the buzzer ended the game, the kids walked off the court sad and many had tears in their eyes...as did I. Todd took his team out and talked to them, and while I'm sure he dealt with many issues throughout the season, he should be so proud of these kids, and most of all, himself. I remember many many games cheering him on as he played basketball and tennis and I felt that same "big sister pride" as I watched him coach on the sidelines today. So, although they may have not won the championship, those kids had an opportunity to play basketball and play with a coach that truly cared about them and I hope they never ever forget that, wherever their lives may go. Now, that is the kind of person who does deserve COACH AND PERSON OF THE YEAR! Good job to my little brother!