Rumor: Funding Allocated for KISD Soccer Program

Sometimes I like to start positive rumors and other times I guiltily like to debunk them as well. Well today I'd like to start a new rumor: KISD approved the funding for another athletics coach which will include soccer for the 2013/2014 year.

Different from other occasions where I expose rumors to be false, I'd like to substantiate today's rumor with facts.

1. I received a call from Ms. Eckert who received an e-mail from the district stating that the funding had been approved for HMS to hire another coach and the soccer program will move forward.
2. ISMS likewise received the same notification from their principal.
3. KMS is checking with their principal

Thank you to those that participated with e-mails, player participation, parent involvement and an overall positive approach in helping to bring back the soccer program to the Keller school district. Your participation this season truly has made a difference and has impacted more than just your own players: it has left a legacy that if managed properly will continue to provide the joy we feel in the sport for generations to come.

Thanks again and congratulations on making a difference!

Cleats and Uni's Put to Good Use

For those that remember the donation request back at the first of the club season, you may be wondering what ever became of those donations and did they actually reach some destination. Well, here's your answer. For those on Facebook, check out https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201162283276828.1073741833.1162404737&type=1
Thank you to all that participated!!! 
Captions taken directly from Facebook as narrated by the Bishop family.

Moses in his fancy Goal Keepers shirt and new shoes and socks

The team, ready to play

They look really sharp

We tied the game but played really well.

Huskies Soccer Club 2013 Photos

Huskies Soccer Club 2013, a set on Flickr.

Thanks Mr. Hallford for taking these pics and coach Kevin for the use of the camera. Please feel free to download, share and link to any of these photos. They're for your use! Please do request permission to alter them and do not use them for commercial gain.

Letter to the Keller Citizen Editor

Of course I'm a bit biased by the author, but I was pleased to see that one of our club players was published yesterday in the Keller Citizen. Jaden Hanson wrote a heartfelt letter expressing his desire to have the soccer program be brought back as a UIL sport and petitioning the KISD board to approve the budget in tonight's meeting (6/6). Click the link to read more. http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/06/03/4905167/letters-to-the-editor.html?storylink=addthis#.UbABxSNQgCc.facebook

Trophy and Plaque Delivered to HMS

Just a quick update for those wondering what happened to the trophy/plaque. I finally was able to deliver both, a trophy from a donor at ISMS whose husband passed away not long ago. As a part of the legacy her husband left, she has donated funds to help support the middle school club program and has sponsored the 1st annual Magnes Cup, a symbol of his legacy and support for the program.

The plaque was purchased and contains a picture of the team along with the UNDEFEATED season info.

I was told via txt that the team was called down to present both to Coach Stitt. Please ask your son about the experience. Hopefully it was just a small cap on the very excited inaugural season. Looks like we'll know more tomorrow night from the KISD board meeting but likely we're looking at continuing the program onward and expanding the number of teams and schools.

Thanks again for an incredible ride and the best of luck to you all this summer with tryouts, indoor, high school prep and the many other activities you're sure to enjoy!

Relief Solicitation for Moore, OK

Many of you are probably asking yourselves why coach Hanson would be utilizing the Huskies Soccer Club channel of communication to solicit help for the victims of the tornado in Moore, OK? Well, while we have an incredible soccer club, I believe we have an even stronger support group that cares about helping others. I witnessed this when you all joined us in prayer for Ms. Simpson and have seen how you donated cleats and other soccer items to those in Africa.

We now have an opportunity to reach out to our neighbors to the north in Moore, OK. I'm sure that those who go to church will likely have channels to donate. If you'd like a more direct route, I'm heading up to OK this Monday with my family and friends. We're working on getting resources together (food, water, clothing, diapers, essentials) to take with us and we'll be helping on Memorial Day with some clean up. It's not much but it's something and I feel compelled to share what I have with those that now having nothing.

If you'd like more info and/or would like to donate time and/or resources, check out https://www.facebook.com/FortWorthReliefForMooreOk , like it and stay tuned for more details. The more help the better.

Thanks again for all of your help, love and support!

10 Game Undefeated Season Realized!!!

Congratulations to the Huskies Soccer Club in pull off a undefeated season. 10 games without a single loss. I'm so incredibly proud of all of you players, fans and all those that made it possible to do what just a few short months ago seemed impossible.

Here's a re-cap as posted on the standings page.

Date	Time	Home	Away	Scores
4/8	5:30 - A 6:30 - B	Eagles	Huskies	1-4 (Huskies) 0-3 (Huskies)
4/22	5:30 - A 6:30 - B	Huskies	Comanches	2-1 (Huskies) 2-1 (Huskies)
4/29	5:30 - A 6:30 - B	Comanches	Eagles	3-1 (Comanches) 2-0 (Comanches)
5/6	5:30 - A 6:30 - B	Huskies	Eagles	4-1 (Huskies) 2-1 (Huskies)
5/13	5:30 - A 6:30 - B	Eagles	ComanchesHuskies	1-4 (Huskies) 2-3 (Huskies)
5/20	5:30 - A 6:30 - B	Comanches	Huskies	0-2 (Huskies) 1-1 (Draw)

In the next few days I'll be ordering a plaque to recognize the efforts of the club and will work with Ms. Eckert on placing it in the school trophy cabinet. More to come!

Congratulations again!!!