Tonight I have had the difficult task of ciphering through all the data I have to decide who I will nominate for Academic All Americans from our lacrosse team. I only have five slots to nominate, and I have to say I am very blessed in the fact that I have about 10 girls who are academically qualified, and are fine lacrosse players to boot.

This time of year always reminds me of what a tremendous privilege it is to work with these caliber of girls. When I was playing ice hockey as a young man, I cannot remember even being asked about submitting AAAA forms, nor would I have been a great candidate. Most of us who played well didn’t lead well-balanced lives. That is not the case today though. I am amazed to really know some exceptional student athletes!

What I hate is the limitation of nominating only five. I think all of them are impressive. But just like a lot of things, I do not make the rules. They are all special in my eyes though. I coach some of the finest young women in the country, and I am truly blessed by their presence in my life!

Goodnight my friends and God Bless!

Tommy+