It was a great season!

It was really special for Jay & Jaxon both to have each other in football this year. Jay as the coach and Jaxon as the player (obviously). After the last game of the season the whole team headed to Dairy Queen for ice cream. Jay got up and presented plaques to the kids but what was SO neat was that he spent time, days before, reflecting on each kid and their assets to the team. He brought each kid up individually and praised them in front of everyone. He didn't just talk about their football skills but what character he saw in them that he appreciated. It was touching. As you can see, Jay got a little choked up when it came to Jaxon and some others. He really was hard on Jaxon this year. He didn't play him at Quarterback just because he was the coaches son...he made him earn his position like everyone else, which made the parents love Jay. Jaxon did work hard...like always. And again was recognized for his hard work, encouragement of his teammates & his amazing ability to pull flags! He played linebacker most consistently and LOVED it! Almost all of the parents asked if Jay would be coaching next year because they would really love to have their kids on his team again. I heard a numerous amount of times how much they loved Jay as a coach and that their kids had never had a coach as good and as encouraging as Jay. He would probably be embarrassed by me telling you this but it is a huge part of him that I love! He cares about character more than skill and he sees coaching as a little chance to encourage kids through sports & discipline. Way to go Jaxon & Coach Jay. Your family LOVED watching you both in action!
Nothing like ice cream with your buddies!

Jaxon & Cameron
Jaxon running the ball
Jaxon at Quarterback
Lineman telling the other what to do!
He was always diving through mid air to try and get those darn flags!