Day 38

I'm not quite sure what's been going on with me posting after 12am....but I still consider this to be a true 'Day 38' post :)

I'm not sure why, but I can never remember everything that I've posted about in the past.  Anway, today I wanted to talk about how grateful I am for my water polo coach senior year.  He was recently inducted into the Hawaii Hall of Fame for Swimming/Water polo.  I wrote this as a sort of "thank you/tribute" to him for that day:

I don't know how to start this without sounding cliche...Chaney has helped to shape me into not just a better water polo player but a better person as well. I admire how he doesn't just focus on the big issues but he focuses on the little things as well, like being on time (well early actually) and jumping into the water as a team. The simple habits made our team extremely close and disciplined. The year that I played under Chaney was by far the best year of my water polo career. He sure works you hard....REALLY HARD....but it's worth it. I improved exponentially as a player, I learned how to be a leader, I learned to be disciplined, and I learned how to listen. That year our team bonded so well! I became so close to the team, closer than I've ever been to another group of girls! I can't thank Chaney enough for what he has done for me. He prepared me not just for games, but for life. He inspired me to work hard in what I do in whatever I choose, whether it's water polo or not. Chaney is one of the most selfless people I know. He puts so much work into coaching and helping our development. I know that I can always count on him!

Being able to play under Coach Chaney was one of the greatest experiences of my life.  I was so blessed to have been there in the first year he came back to coach!  I definitely would not be the same person I am now if it weren't for him.  I have become so much more dedicated to the things that I do, water polo or not because of Chaney.  I know that it was no coincidence that I was able to play for him, even for only one year.  The Lord knew that I needed Chaney's guidance, inspiration, and rules of discipline in my life at that time and place.  I am forever grateful.

Seniors and the Coaches!