Ultimate Banquet

I will try to get through this post without crying (again)....... as I think about the end of the season ultimate banquet and our Mohi senior. 

The event was catered this year (woohoo!) and I had several people thank me for my work organizing the event. There were many thankful Moms who were happy to not be rushing home to make food for the event. My gifts for the seniors were also well received and I am hopeful that the kids felt appropriately celebrated. 

The coaches talked about each of the players and Coach Stanley saved Tanner's speech for the end. He talked about how humble Tanner is (for a high schooler) and that you would never know that Tanner is the best player on the team given how he carries himself. What really made me proud was when Coach Stanley said that Tanner has made him a better and kinder coach. How incredible it is that Tanner's influence extends beyond his fellow teammates and to his coach. And that future kids will benefit from his efforts. There were also many other parents that pulled me a side and wanted to tell me what a good role model Tanner is for their children. One person told me that they communicated to their 8th grade son that if there was a template for a young man, it would be Tanner. I can't think of a better Mother's Day gift than this. 

I also had the captains speak briefly and give their coaches posters I made for them with pictures from the season. The Ultimate community really is incredible as these coaches volunteer their time for a game they love to continue build the program. 

The Director of the program talked about the bright future of the program and I can't help but think Tanner Peavy is one reason for this. I'm so glad that Tanner found Ultimate Frisbee and that it has allowed so many to see what an incredible person Tanner Peavy is. 

with Coach Stan

Captain's Speech

Tanner's first coach