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| 2009-10 Chargers Basketball |
I was introduced to the 7th grade girls as their basketball coach and it changed my life forever! I couldn't have done it alone and want to thank Jaime (Haverly) Weeks for helping me during that season. It was during that season that I met someone that changed my life.
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| Allison Brooks & Alyssa Vollmer |
A girl and a family that left us way to soon. Jim, Julie, Alyssa and Caleb Vollmer were killed in a car accident in February. A family that welcomed me to the Sioux Falls Christian Community with open arms and always made sure that I was doing ok during the season. They were always there to help out where ever and when ever needed. One of my favorite memories from that season was our service project we did as a team. The girls made blankets for different organizations in Sioux Falls. Julie Vollmer was there that day helping out and making sure the girls got something to eat before we delivered the blankets. She also made sure we all had rides to each of the places we had to go.
Her daughter Alyssa was the point guard on that team. She was a born leader and always had the right things to say to the girls. Her smile is what I am going to miss the most! She was shy at first but once she got comfortable with the team and coaches she ran the show like a pro. We started out the season 7-0 and ended the year at 9-5. We took 2nd in the conference tournament losing in the championship game by 3 to a team that beat us earlier in the season (Tri-Valley) by 17. I am so proud of the girls and the way the season worked out.
Alyssa and that team taught me a lot that season. It's not about the wins and losses, its about first giving glory to God in EVERYTHING you do and having faith in him. Also something that I admired a great deal about Alyssa was her faith. She loved God and wasn't afraid to show it. She instilled confidence into the team and it showed as we got better as a team throughout the season. The one thing that you could ask for from a coach is effort and heart and this team definitely had it! I loved coaching this team and am going to miss my starting point guard every day! I know your playing basketball somewhere with your brother! Rest in peace Alyssa, Jim, Julie and Caleb! You will be missed! Can't wait to see you someday soon! Coach Les
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the path of righteousness
For His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever.
