The New Ones

Today is the first day for the new novice rowers.

I'm always filled with such hope for the future of our team on the first day.
I never know who is coming, what will they add to our little family, how attached will I become...I love the kids I coach. Some I have for a short time. Some as many as four years. You spend four years with a kid, 5 days a week, travel with them, challenge them, see them succeed, see them struggle, hug, cry, laugh, tease, lead, follow...good stuff!

We tested yesterday. 2000 meters on the ergs. It had been a long time since our last test.

They amazed me. I think they amazed themselves. Haley broke 8 minutes (huge big deal for those of you who don't 'know' rowing). She was pumped. Paula was close to 8...closer than she thought she'd be. I think she was disappointed because she just missed.

Today they will help Ed and I with the novie's.

I'll let you know how it goes...