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53 girls, me, 53 flying solid rubber lacrosse balls


I got hit twice by flying balls. Let's just get that out of the way.

Yesterday as practice number one for the CT River Ticks (yes, ticks) Bantam Lacrosse team. My roster of 53 1st to 4th graders swarmed the field in 40 degree temps in blustery winds. Luckily there was not overthrow of the coach (me). I suspect that fun item will occur at practice #2.

Reagan did ok. I pushed her to run a bit I guess, time for her to toughen up. I have a whistle and I like to blow it, perhaps too much.

I had a blast if I am being honest. I take joy in letting the girls know I don't know their names, and in all reality won't learn them. It is great to be around that much excitement, as they are an excitable bunch. No, that is not a picture of them, the wide angle lens couldn't get them all.

I am in way over my head.

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