I'm a coach's wife, telling a story the best I know how. It's important and I want to get it right! Jump on the train quick for the Temple Wildcats are gathering steam! Their destination is unknown but their desire is for greatness. Prayerfully join us as God unfolds a new chapter. They've all been good but I won't be surprised if He's saved the best for last!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Two-a-days!





Today was the first day of the 2011 football season. Coaches met at 5:30.
Players at 6:00…some were early and suited up by 5:45. It was still dark.
At 6:20, the temperature was 80 degrees, that when practice officially began.
Enthusiasm was in the air as 150 JV/Varsity players divided into their
respective groups. Scattered all over the practice field everyone was moving.
Drills were crisp. Everyone seemed excited. Hopeful. Definitely worth
getting up for! I’m so glad I went.






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(X’s & O’s on our chalkboard coffee table).





I don’t much about football but I know a lot about relationships and that’s
what the game of football is all about. It’s also about discipline,
hard work, sacrifice and investment.





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(Flying Tackle, a gift from Clint and Jenny).









That’s why I’m a fan of the game.
The combination of all of the above, properly applied, will transform
a life forever.





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(A new message is on the chalkboard on our porch.)









I love football.

Huddle up!








I love it when the team huddles up!








It's moving to see 150 young men remove their helmets and
quietly take a knee to hear what their coach has to say.












It's a time of unity, self discipline and respect and again










it makes me proud to be a coaches wife.


Way to go Wildcats! You're impressive.



Monday, August 8, 2011

Two-a-days!


















Two-a-days began very early this morning! Click here to see more.






Meet Preston Meyer!





Preston Meyer, another recent 2011 TISD hire, grew up in Sabinal, Texas. He attended, played football and graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a M. Ed., Education Administration, B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science; Minor in History. He achieved the following athletic accomplishments as well: AFCA All-American Linebacker 2001,2002; Associated Press Little All-American 2002; Aztec Bowl Co-Captain 2002; Student Advisory Council President 2001-2002; Unity Council Member 2000-2002 and ASC Defensive Player of the Year 2000, 2002. From January 2003 to May 2004, Meyer made his coaching debut as an Assistant Secondary Coach. In August 2005, he was an Assitant Coach and Social Studies Teacher at C. E. Ellison High School and Defensive Coordinator from 2008-2010.






In 2007, Preston Meyer was inducted into the American Southwest Conference Hall of Honor.




According to Coach Spradlin, Coach Meyer, is an intelligent man and passionate coach with a extraordinary ability to reach kids. What a welcome addition to this winning staff!




Hunting and fishing are his favorite hobbies.







Saturday, July 9, 2011

Home Sweet Home....finally!

Living at the lake was cool!














Living at the farm was fun!














But there is no place like home!













Though I had my heart set on the Historic District.













God surprised us with more than we were asking for. We are so thankful.















It's not too big. It's not too small. It's just right!






We're so happy to be in and unpacking. Decorating is under way and



you're welcome to click here to watch the progress. It's kind of like an Open House...just don't go in the garage. Unfortunately there's way too many boxes!