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96. - Posted July 26, 2006 7:18PM
Coach Murray
I have been truly blessed…
In 2002, Dennis Shubnell provided me the opportunity to coach football at St. Joan of Arc. I inherited a team with talent, speed and passion. A championship was won. The playoffs loomed and the season ended a game short of the CYO Championship. How fun this was!
When the season ended, parents told me how much they appreciated my efforts. I thought to myself, I didn’t score a touchdown or make one tackle. Did I make that much of a difference?
Over the next 3 years, our teams never achieved the 2002 prominence. I doubted my ability to coach these young men. I needed to do a better job of instructing, leading and motivating these young men. In 2002, the bar had been set high.
Parents still came up to me and said how much they appreciated my efforts. I thought to myself, I still had not scored a touchdown or made one tackle.
As I pack my bags today for new beginnings, I reflect on the blessings God has bestowed me. I realize it is not about winning, scoring touchdowns or making tackles. It is about the people whose lives I have touched, the coaches I have coached with and the outstanding young men I have instructed.
To the Shubnell Family who has provided me with so much. To the 2 and 3 generations of Herron’s, Richardson’s, Wieczorek’s, Neveux’s, Karam’s and Rahaim’s and the many others I have coached, I thank you for the opportunity.
I leave the St. Joan family with a heavy heart. But I now know it is not about winning, touchdowns or tackles. It is about the players, coaches and families who have given me so much joy! My time at St. Joan has been the best time of my life. Yes, I have been truly blessed.
Your Coach and friend forever,
Tim Murray |
95. - Posted November 29, 2005 4:02PM
'05 Steve Herron 21
Hey.. I would like to say thanks to the coaching staff at SJA. These coaches are the best you can get and produce incredible players (who arent cocky and have respect for the game). Hey we didnt have a winning year but i will remember this for the rest of my life.
Steven Herron #21 Captain 50th Anniversary Year. |
94. - Posted October 17, 2005 11:05AM
mike
Wow i cant belive it is really over. Its been a long road this season are record may have not been that great, but as we have said all year we dont care about the record it is the pride of playing here. And i will NOT foreget about the RED and WHITE.
Mike Grimm #54 captain '05 |
93. - Posted August 16, 2005 8:49AM
REDSKINS
Hi, i went to St Joan for kindergarten first and second grade, and i wish luck to all of the St Joan sports teams as you enter your fiftieth year. my dad played for st joan, as i would have, but i just wanted to wish you all good luck. ha, and lookin at the pictures from last year charlie stevie and nick frontzcak look exactly like they did in second grade ha
visit our football teams website
Shawn Cox |
92. - Posted August 13, 2004 12:23PM
WingsNut
| Best of luck to the 2004 Chargers. See you at the 4-way scrimmage. And remember...."It's not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference." Paul 'The Bear'Bryant |
91. - Posted August 9, 2004 2:10PM
RaiderNation
| Best of luck to St. Joan of Arc as you start your 50th year of Football. Have a great season. Hopefully we see you at Ford Field. All the best from the Coaches and Players at St. Regis |
90. - Posted August 2, 2004 7:09PM
danny
jv football is gonna be amazing this year!!
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89. - Posted January 6, 2004 11:22AM
ST EDITH FOOTBALL PROGRAM
When it comes to websites, Coach Kevin has created the best.
SJA is a program that others should hope to emulate. Tradition, competitive spirit, and class is what embodies the Charger Program. The Shubnell family has long been the heart of the program and that tradition will keep SJA Football strong for a very long time.
Best of luck to the Chargers in 2004 and thank you again for hosting the 4-Way in August.
Coach Brad Dickey |
88. - Posted November 5, 2003 9:01PM
sparks
| Great website coach. Thanks 4 all you have done for me and every one else. I'll never forget St. Joan of Arc Football. It's been an one of a kind experiance(cannot spell)and I'll never forget it! |
87. - Posted October 26, 2003 8:59PM
schragoo
Hey Ya,
Great season, Chargers! thanks for everythign you have done to mkae the entire season exciting as it was. I gonna miss you. See ya next year 7th graders. (YOU KNOW IT!) |
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