I am glad that the season ended on such a high note. In December, I was despairing that the program would continue past this year due to the apparent lack of interest. Instead, we had a sudden flourish with three new welcome additions to the team in January that helped to reinvigorate the program (and myself). They really bonded over the past couple of months and are already making plans about next year's season.
There might be some bumps as the content and language in some of the performances from other schools at State made me feel the necessity to write the coach and tournament organizer involved. I know that this puts a bit of a target on my back, souring an otherwise fantastic experience. Still, even with difficult drives to and from some of the events, long days at them, and piles of work to catch up on afterwards, I feel that the overall benefits far outweigh the challenges.
I'm looking forward to next year!