Thanks Coach

My love for the game started when I kicked my first ball

There I was in my back yard kicking it off the broken wall

I was alone in the sunshine with a smile on my face

Itching to move on and play in a bigger space

My parents brought me to the park all dressed in my kit

We started running around, kicking a ball, while getting fit

All the parents left and it was just you with all these kids

When the post was offered to all sadly there were no bids

We were there every Tuesday and Saturday mornings too

All having fun playing this beautiful game, just us and you

Parents would come and go, trusting you with our care

You would coach us the rules and treat everyone fair

The summer came and went and our season had began

Parents shouted but we only listened to you our number one fan

Rain battered our games and parents would sit in their car

You stood their alone next to us never moving too far

When one of us had a problem we could always talk to you

Your advice and support made sure each one of us grew

You challenged each and every one of us to be the best we could be

We all had our roles that only you could really see

As the season ended you talked about going on a tour

The cost would be minimal so all children went, rich or poor

You taught us more than just the game but how we should be

Morals, manners, sportsmanship and all for a two pound fee

So thanks coach for giving me the opportunity to play the beautiful game

I now have a team of my own and I coach them just the same

You taught me ability with the right attitude can take you all the way

You did all this for free without wanting any pay