Sportsmanship

Ok…..this is a bragging post……just warning you….if you don't want to hear how cool we think our kid is, don't read ahead….

At the end of Jacob's season, his coach asked each family to vote for who they thought should receive the "sportsmanship award". The person you voted for had to have a list of characteristics, namely, good attitude, improvement during the season, willingness to play anywhere, encouraging their team….all the things you can think of that encompass good sportsmanship. We were thrilled when Jacob's coach pulled us aside and said he had won the team award by a landslide! He asked us to be at closing ceremonies so we could see him receive the award. What we didn't know is that from the winners of each team, one is picked by the coaches as the overall winner. 

Guess who won……. : )

The league sportsmanship award is the biggest they give. And this being Jacob's first season on a team with 5-8 year olds says a lot!! We couldn't be prouder of him. 

I think it is summed up by Jacob on the day we played our last game….Jacob got out of our car and next to us were a few players and coach from the Scrappers (the team we were about to play). Without prompting of any sort Jacob turned to them and said "Have a great game guys". Just like that…..the Coach looked at me with a bewildered look and I just shrugged my shoulders. I mean, what kid does that? Jacob just kept on walking like it was nothing. 

Now, I would like to say it has to do with how great of parents Nathan and I are but the truth is, that is just Jacob's nature. He's just that kind of kid. Everyone from his teachers, to his coaches see it. 

Way to go Jacob, we love you and are so proud of you!!

Jacob and his GIANT trophy

Jacob and Coach Penley

Jacob and a few of his team members