The men’s lacrosse banquet was held this evening, and the team said goodbye to 18 seniors and Head Coach Rick Dinkins who retired after an 8 year career. Rick not only founded the program, but really is a guy who could get the best out of the boys. He will be sorely missed. He however has spent a lot of time grooming the very capable Coach Mac to take his place, and Andy will take the wheel from here. Scotty now enters his Senior Year under Mac, who was his coach the first year he played. It is looking to be an exciting year!

And speaking of Scotty, he spent the year on the JV team, first as an attack player, but just after the season started he switched to goalie. It was a great move for the former All-Star baseball catcher. He has a natural talent for it…and tonight he was voted MVP by his team!

The prospect of a great year for them is much better than you might think. Sure, losing so many seniors may seem scary, but older players always develop the younger ones. I lost seven players this year, but they all were leaders. Leaders develop hunger in the younger ones and believe me, heart is the most important attribute of any player I tell you!

So now I have two MVP’s. Through a lifetime of ice hockey I was never awarded such an award. But tonight I am prouder than I would be if I did.

Congrats Scotty on the award and congrats to Stephy too. I am no longer Steph’s coach, but I know she will do well. And I look forward to following them both as they further their careers!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+