5 Years in a Nutshell
I don’t know
how to fully describe my experience with the Mount Royal Women’s Soccer team
because it has provided me with so many memories, skills, and relationships,
this small posting won’t do it justice….
My experience
with the team goes beyond soccer. Being a part of the program has been
fundamental to creating the person I am today. Through 5 years, I have come out
the other end being a strong and educated woman. I wouldn’t change my
experience for anything.
From
my first time playing with the MRU team- 2010 summer, rooftop SAIT field vs.
very fast boys team, to my last game 2014, freezing Winnipeg vs the Wesmen I
wouldn’t take back one experience. Within this time I watched my coach go
“Pitbull” in Fort McMurray, I had a net fall on top of me, I watched teammates
battle with their ankles practically falling off their legs, and I had the
weirdest and most wonderful bus trip conversations; I got to experience
championship games, play on the most beautiful pitches, play in humbling
matches and overcome huge feats as a team. The challenges from injuries,
competition and weather, as well as the victories, successes and hard work will
hold such a special place in my mind and heart. I have never laughed harder or
cared more about a group of people.
This program
and the people within it have lifted me up and allowed me to be part of
something great. I am going to miss battling 7 days a week with such special
people. Although the on field aspect of my time with the Cougars is done I hope
I never lose touch with the Women’s Soccer family.
So
to my coaches, teammates, and all involved with the Cougars Women’s Soccer team
thank-you from the bottom of my heart, you are a piece of who I am. And
specifically to the ladies, I wish you great success and that you get the same
I got out of this program as I did.
Signing
off for the last time……
Deeks
