I had a scrimmage tournament today with my new J.O. team. Can't say it went swimmingly well with so little practice, but it's nice to have a very clear idea about what to work on before we play for real. Lots of potential there.

It was also a reunion of sorts at so many levels. I had several kids now in college there, one of which I haven't seen in ages. Oddly enough, Caroline is the big sister of Katherine, who I have now. So it was neat to spend time with her and her parents, as well as some of the other kids I've had previously and their parents.

Our club has so much history in terms of families, and I'm so glad that I've had the opportunity to be a part of that. We don't always remember the scores and rankings, but there are so many good times over the years. It's what really makes coaching rewarding in the long run, especially when you keep in touch with the kids and their families long after they've gone out into the world.