Thank you again to all of the players, parents, coaches and board members who helped create what East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club has become. Not only did we manage to exceed expectations of a first year soccer club, but we also managed to exceed expectations of a youth sports organization, in general.

Thank you to those who were able to attend the year-end party at the Rheem Theater on Sunday. It never crossed my mind when starting the club that at the end of year one the club’s players and families would completely fill the Rheem Theater. After all, less than a year ago, East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club was still just pieces of paper sitting on the couch in my living room. The year-end party at the Rheem Theater was a truly special day, as players ranging in age from 4 to 18 stood on the stage next to each other in the same jerseys feeling the same sense of pride in a club they not only play for but had a hand (feet and head) in creating.

I have received praise from directors, coaches, opposing players and parents at every event (tournaments, outdoor/indoor games) we have attended throughout the season for the level of sportsmanship, grace and good will our entire club has shown. Thank you to the parents and coaches for following the goal of the club of using soccer as a means for teaching lessons beyond the field and ensuring our players were held to the same standards.

I can ensure you that I will be working tirelessly to maintain and exceed the level of success we have experienced in our first year, as we head into year two.

Thank you again to everyone who has been a part of the first year of East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club. I look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts in a few months and hopefully during the offseason as well.