35) I Was Touched

Yesterday, I coached a group of 6 young kids at a youth league tennis. (I see them every Sundays from noon to 1:30.) For this season, it was their last day of class. (Next season, the league will start in mid-January.)

For each student, they are given a report card from me on the last day of class. (Report card is evaluated from coach.) Also, students receive a medal award (similar to an Olympic gold medal wrapped around your neck).

​Photo shown below is blank report card.

I only see my students once a week, but a player-coach relationship can form a special bond together.

For instance, a mother asked me, "Can I take a picture of you with my daughter?"

​(This happened after the report card and medal was given to students. Remember, it was the last day of class. Possibly, my student talks to her mother about me.)

I felt touched. (I have started this coaching job, since October 19.) As of now, she is my first ever student to take a picture with me as a coach.