Venice Season Ends – One day Short

This was the post I was hoping not to have to write, we lost in three games to Leon High School of Tallahassee in the State Semi Final match last night. Obviously it was a huge disappointment. We just did not play our game, too many errors and when you get to that level the other team will capitalize, which they did. None the less I am very proud of this group of young ladies. It was been very gratifying to watch them grow up and mature as people and players. As I have said many times on this blog they are special group of people. I will always cherish the memories of working with this group. I also want to thank Brian Wheatley, the head coach, who runs a heck of a program and the assistant coaches that allowed me to be a part of this experience. We were all wishing for one more day, and one more match, but it wasn’t meant to be. I now close the door on this phase of my coaching career with many conflicting emotions. I wish I could still work with the Venice program but the travel demands of my consulting business do not allow me to put in the time commitment necessary. I cannot expect a commitment out the athlete if I am not able to give the same commitment. Ladies, thanks for the great memories, you are number one in my heart!

Comments

[Mark Day]

Any ideas what kept you from playing "your game"? Did you feel there might be a problem anytime leading up to the game starting?

[joe difeo]

congratulations vern. i would wager that without the training, state semi's don't happen

[Tim]

Great quote today by a former pro tennis player. "how could I hate school but love learning" More important than the W and L column sounds like this group of coaches created a lasting learning environment that will continue for a life time. Cheers