We ate a lot of yummy food (lumpia, pancit, etc.). We watched Tongan, Samoan, and Hawaiian dances. The boys were presented with awesome gifts. They each got a bag, hat, warm up suit, and kendama. Their trophies were hand-made by the team mom's husband. We stayed until it got dark and make a bonfire on the beach. The Otay Ranch Association truly is an Ohana.
Here are just a few things posted on our FB page from some of the parents that illustrate the kind of organization we are a part of:
What an amazing end to an incredible season. ORFB's banquet was by far the best we have been involved with. My hats off to Chris N Allison Buenviaje, Kathleen Hardin-Jenkins, Todd Jenkins, Roxanne Cota, Lana Masaniai Leilua, Senio Leilua, Summer Heras Bartolome and to all the parents for making this season so special not only for us as parents but for Mikey and the other boys as well. When we signed Mikey up, we had no idea how things were going to turn out. My other 3 kids play sports and most of the parents kept to themselves, rarely any interaction. But this FAMILY!!!!!!! WOW is all I can say cause I have no other word to describe it. The dads chopped it up with the dads and the moms did their thing as well. We haven't felt this close with a group of people we just met 5 months ago. The comraderie we have developed in such a short time is priceless. So Chris.....as I sit here waiting for your response as to where you are coaching next season pls know it's not only because I want you to coach Mikey again and I want the kids to stay together but more so because I want this OHANA to stay together for as long as it can. Y'all have made this team special. Sorry for the novel....but just had to get this off my chest. Hope to see Yall sooner than later or hopefully next season!!!!!! A Hui Hou!!!! Until We Meet Again.....
"WOW" is a pretty good way to sum up this season! I am humbled by all of your kind words and I truly don't even know where to begin giving thanks! As a Coach, one could only hope for the type of success we had on and off the field this season! To all of the players, thanks for believing in me and giving me the respect a coach asks for and expects in a championship caliber team! ALL of you have your own unique assets that make YOU all "beasts"! I can't wait to see what the future has in store for all of you STUDENT ATHLETES! To the parents, thanks for trusting me with your children and for your continuous support for our FAMILY! I have been blessed to have you all in my life and I will always remember this incredible season! Many of you have asked what my plans are for next season and I can honestly say, I don't know?! I do know that I will enjoy the next few weeks off and that my planning for next season will start sooner than later! Coaching is my passion and I am actually VERY EXCITED to start planning the 2015 season! Regardless of my decision, I encourage you all to come back to the greatest association in the County! The foundation for OUR family has been set so no matter what team our kids end up on we will ALWAYS be FAMILY! To the Coaches and Team Managers, I could not have done this without you! To come out and do this for FREE and out of the pure LOVE for your kids and others kids says it all! I will never take 100% credit for this successful season... This has truly been a TEAM effort!I hope to see you all sooner than later!
FAITH • FAMILY • FOOTBALL
Pinata fun!
Showing off his awesome hand-carved trophy!
All the boys with their kendamas.
Jason's coach gift.
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