ASK CHERI S HILL

I bet you didn’t know that I am an AYSO Soccer Referee.  Yes, the one in the yellow shirt blowing a whistle.  My daughter who plays soccer thinks I look funny.  Anyway, the reason I am a referee is because the entire AYSO organization depends on volunteers and I know for a fact that very few parents would ever consider becoming a referee.  All through my 20’s I was a softball umpire so this was not a big stretch for me, same concept different uniform. 

I hope that any of you that are parents with kids in sports, that you get up out of your seat and do something to help the team, the organization and the sport.  It is important to set good examples by participating (coaching, serving as team mother, being the snack organizer, carpooling to get everyone to practice on time) whatever, so that your child learns it takes a lot of people to support a team.  And being on a team is a fabulous life lesson every kid should experience.  It will serve them for the rest of their life. 

Simply sitting on the sidelines serves no purpose. Volunteer your time and efforts.  It feels wonderful to be a part of something (and that something is up to you to figure out) that benefits not only your child but the community at large, not to mention the satisfaction you’ll receive because you know you’re doing your part. 

 

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