The soccer team that wasn't supposed to be Schools & Kids, posted by Editor, The Almanac Online, on Dec 14, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Dr. Mark Sontag promised his family he would not coach again. But when another dad approached him with a deal -- if Mark would coach the U14 boys AYSO soccer team one more year, he would co-coach with him -- the always-willing Mark agreed. But when the co-coach dropped out because his son decided not to play, Mark was left with the commitment to coach, with no assistance, and not enough players to form a team.
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Posted by Lorrie, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Dec 14, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Everyone contributed on offense and defense. Everyone played every game. Everyone scored. Everyone plays. This is the essence of AYSO. What is Dr. Sontag's secret?
Posted by tgodfrey, a resident of the Portola Valley: other neighborhood, on Dec 14, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Dr. Sontag is a great coach who inspires all players to do their best. He's positive, upbeat and encouraging. What more could anyone ask? Oh yes, he also makes playing FUN.
Posted by chad sefcik, a resident of another community, on Dec 19, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Like Dr. Sontag, P.V. AYSO had a great coach about 17 years ago. Our coach, Dennis Reichardt, brought out the best in his players. Sadly, Dennis passed away this year. Everyone who played for Dennis, will always respect the way he taught the game.
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