Its that time again when we honor the coaches of the season, these coaches have been chosen through parental input, the 4 referees and myself. This season had the most coaches ever in Peabody Youth Flag Football history, with over 25 coaches volunteering their time to coach children flag football in Peabody. For many coaches it was their first time in a coaching capacity and for others it was a case of transferring previous coaching skills to the flag football league. All coaches have different styles and techniques but what matters in the end is that everybody plays and everybody has fun. This seasons coaches have not only been teaching the basics of throwing and catching but also teaching children offensive plays and defensive strategies, hopefully all of which they can relate to the real thing in the NFL!!! While all the coaches did a tremendous job this spring there were a 4 coaches which stood out. The 4 coaches were;
While Mr Silva and Mr Rose Saints team didn't win the championship they proved to all the other teams that a positive attitude always wins. The Saints who were placed 6th at the end of the regular season finishing with a 2-4 record went rampant in the Play-offs by beating both the #3 and #2 seeds to make it to the championship game. The Saints team made up of 7 boys and 3 girls showed excellent sportsmanship all season long and never gave up.
Sarah Tanners Patriots are continuing a unique trend here in the PYFFL. Sarah is the second female coach in the 9-11 division to go undefeated the entire season and walk away with the Championship at the end. Sarah has done an excellent job with the team this spring, from day 1 she has always been very detailed in her approach to the team and it seems to have paid off. Sarah's Pats have been very enthusiastic all season long and emphasized that working together as a team is the key to success.
Mr Rigney has been coaching in the PYFFL since it started back in April 04. Over the first 2 seasons he took his teams to the finals and on both occasions loosing the Championship game on the last play of the game. Not this year, finally Mr Rigneys Patriots took the title with room to spare. After finishing the season in 5th place with a 3-3 record it appeared that it was going to be another long season but in the Play-offs the Pats proved they meant business by posting the highest score in PYFFL history 67-32. Mr Rigney has showed us that keeping it together and keeping it simple helps the kids focus and play better football.
Congratulations to all the coaches of the season and all the coaches of the league without your help this league would not be possible. Thank you.