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Vienna Youth Football Awards Banquet

The VYI Youth Football League awarded the winning teams and players tonight.  Trey's 155 team made it into the playoffs and played well in the National Championship tournament in Florida so they were excited to be a part of the program tonight.  Go, Raiders!

Raider Football Practice and Pizza Party

I could not be happier with Trey's football team experience so far.  His coaches are encouraging yet tough, and spend their time actually teaching each player how to best play his position.  For this mom of a first-time football player, it is nothing short of an answered prayer.  And, because of the approach his coaches have taken, Trey is excited about the game and learning each and every time he puts on his pads and helmet. Tonight, the team enjoyed a pizza party and social after a 2 hour practice.  They boys were ravenous, of course, but then wandered right back onto the field after eating, playing because they love to play.  They are bonding as a team, getting to know each other, and having fun every step of the way.   Bonus for me is that I've been designated as the actual team photographer!  This means I can take all the photos I want and my teenager cannot complain!  "But I'm the team photographer" is my favorite phrase and my all-...

Vienna Raiders Football Practice

My teenager is playing football this year for the first time. As a native Texan, I am thrilled to watch my firstborn adorn pads and helmet and join the ranks of amazing athletes who have lived and loved this game. As a mom, I'm a little nervous about sending that precious firstborn out into an arena of full-contact aggression. He's excited to play and loves practices so far so I'm nothing but encouraging. I'll be the mom in the stands simultaneously taking long-zoom photos, cheering at the top of my lungs, and praying for both victory and safety for our players. Let the season begin!