CoachKimes

First off, congratulations on making it to state! I was just checking the website to see how SC did yesterday and happened upon this post. I figured I would pass on some information that I recently received as we had to take a bus to Livingston Academy for our Regional Semi game. In order to travel to Livingston Academy, we rented a charter bus through Oprlyand Hotel Transportation. I contacted them, Grayline and Anchor Tours and Trailways out of Nashville. Of the three, Opryland was the cheapest. Also, I have used them before for school club trips out of state and they are a great company to work with. I booked our bus Monday morning for the Tuesday trip and they did not seem like the late notice was a problem at all. Like most charter buses, it could hold up to 56 people (we opened seats to fans and parents for a nominal fee), has a restroom and TV/Video/DVD capability. Also, the price was fairly reasonable...even though charter buses still cost an arm and a leg. For an 11 hour trip (and I think it was a set price regardless of time?), we paid $865.50 plus we included a small tip for the driver. If you want to check into, here is the contact information: Sonya Curtis, 615-458-8091. Hope this helps somewhat. Good luck and we will be rooting for you all to continue your success! Coach Kimes Portland High School

Just to clear the air, I was in no way calling out another team. I was just replying to a previous post that directly dogged my boys and their accomplishments this year. I have the utmost respect for every program in this district as I see a lot of talented players. Please do not take my original post as being disrespectful in anyway. And wearing two different soccer socks (face was definitely not painted), that matched our teams color, was in celebration of making it to where we did. I guess it is normal up North (where I have grown up) for a coach to celebrate a team's victory, sorry if you thought it was meant in any other way. Also, I truly doubt that my wearing soccer socks to a game would lose respect for our district, but I guess that is just were we think differently. We did lose a lot of talent and leadership this year and with being at a magnet school I am not for sure what we will get youth wise, but I am looking forward to working with my sophomore and junior classes as there is some hidden potential there. Nonetheless, I am a coach who does not mind the win or loss on the scoreboard but who really cares that we played our hearts out and left it all on the field. As long as my boys do that, no matter who it may be, I will be ecstatic (although it was nice to make it pretty far this year /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />) Have a great summer break and good luck next year.

First off, what are you referring to? "Dressing up"? My standard attire as a coach is one of our many team shirts and either dress pants, black windpants or shorts, depending on the weather. How does this include any style of dressing up? Also, the last thing I have is a lack of respect for this district, as shown if you read my prior post. I think our distirct gets to see some great soccer played every season and I know how much hard work and dedication goes into making that happen. I do not understand how what I wear affects that in any way? Anywho, back to the original post. Exum (sorry if it is spelled incorrectly) -- congratulations on earning Overall MVP in the district, you definitely deserved it. I honestly believe that you were the best man on the SC defensive end this season. With this in mind, my hat does go off to SC, especially in our Region Finals. You guys showed up and wanted it more. Nevertheless, I do believe that our previous games (2-1, 2-0) gives a better light into the team that MH had became this season. Yes, you did win both of those as well, but you have to give my team some credit that we did stand on our own in both of those games. Congrats on a spectacular season and it was great to hear about a District 8 team making it to Murfreesboro! Congrats!

I know that this is a bit after the fact, but this is the first time I have read the postings on this board. I know how well my team did this year and I know that we played our heart out and surpassed many's expectations; however, I also know that we played our normal game against Portland this season. I have nothing against Portland (in actuality, I have quite a few ties to Portland), but when viewing the MHM/PHS game tape, it is clear that the better team this season won. As for WH, both teams played an exceptional game on that evening. I know that MHM allowed one stupid goal and another goal was due to us getting out of position. I am sure that WH can probably say something similar. I would be willing to rematch either team, I think soccer season should never end /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Nonetheless, I think that our District has a lot of talent in the soccer arena and I am proud to be part of it! Coach Kimes MHM Boys Soccer

Sweeper and others -- Thanks for the props for Merrol Hyde Magnet boys soccer team. I have to say that I am 100% proud of my team and the heart and determination they showed this season. I can honestly say that there is not a game that we won where we did not play our hearts out. It has been a spectacular ride and we look forward to next year! Coach Kimes MHM Boys Soccer

Okay, I am confused...what in the world does that mean? I wish I could wear my players uniform on the sideline...heaven knowns I wouldn't have so many t-shirts ruined by the mud from post-season play /smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Plus it would be much more comfortable than dress pants! Thanks for the props. My boys had an exceptional season and left it all on the field in almost every game. Coach Kimes MHM Boys Soccer