This is going back to the beginning of July but didn’t want to gloss over it since Brian coached Drew’s team.  Each summer this tournament is held at Stump Park in Shawnee, KS.  It’s a 1 day tourney, 3 players vs. 3 players, no goalies, and short halves.  It’s just a fun day where you can get a lot of touches on the ball, meet some Sporting KC players, and get to attend a home game at Sporting Park at the conclusion.  You also can acquire a wicked farmer’s tan.  Oh yes, this mom is sporting one of the worst out there.  I’m banned from even putting a swimsuit on because I would scare anyone and everyone that crosses my path.  This day is always BOILING hot.  We come prepared and put up a tent and camp out for the day but even when you are avoiding the sun, it still finds you!

Brian grabbed a few players to play with Drew and another dad put together a team that included Jake.  Drew’s team made it to the finals, they played there little hearts out, and took home 2nd place trophies.

This is how Jake’s day turned out…

Not so happy  for Jakey Poo, but he played hard and got to hang with his buddies.  It’s ok to not always win.  It teaches us to try harder and not everything in sports or life is always successful.  You’ll get them next time Jake!  We already have the Fall season starting and there is A LOT of soccer left to play bud and your new cleats are super cool!

Brian, you are such a saint for voluntarily coaching all day in the heat, taking all these boys to the game, tailgating, and enduring another hot game.  Thank you for being committed to these kiddos!

Best of luck this soccer season KC Fusion!