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26/05/2025

to Juswa Mon

When your sports season ends, it does for me too.

Because even though you’re the one out there competing, we parents know there’s magic in youth sports for us too.

I’ve spent the last few months driving you to and from practice and cheering on the sidelines of so many games. I’ve washed and dried uniforms, kept your always-hungry body fed, and juggled our family’s full calendar of work, school, and activities.

Some days we existed on chicken nuggets and cheeseburgers or got home way past little siblings’ bedtimes. We stayed in hotels, live-streamed games for faraway friends and relatives, and came home to mountains of laundry and responsibilities to wash, rinse, and repeat again and again.

And you know what? Every single overwhelming, exhausting, wonderful minute was worth it.

I got to be friends with other moms in those stands—both from our own team and others. We shared parenting struggles and triumphs in long conversations and quick, knowing glances. We became loyal and true supporters of each others’ kids—kids we loved like our own by the end of the season. We had fun (yes, parents can still have fun!) and made memories that filled up my cup and made me feel like I was part of my own team.

And watching you do what you love out there? I will simply never get tired of it.

I saw your spirit soar when things went your way, and ached when your shoulders drooped and your heart broke when they didn’t. I noticed your growth—in stature, yes, but more importantly, in confidence and in character.

Win or lose, I couldn’t be prouder of the teammate and friend you’ve become.

It’s one of the greatest honors of my life to open this hand that’s still raising you and watch you learn to fly. Sports doesn’t do that all on its own, of course, but it teaches valuable lessons that shape you in ways you won’t fully understand until you’re grown.

Until you’re the one on the sidelines watching the season end.

And when you get there, maybe you’ll glance a little farther down the sidelines to see me sitting there and you’ll know—the end of a season isn’t really an end at all. It’s another beginning in this beautiful life . . . one I'm forever grateful to be living with you.

Shared with permission from Moore - Writer

19/05/2025

25/01/2025

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2025/01/25/2416787/olivarez-edges-arcilla-cop-national-open-tennis-crown #

Eric Jed Olivarez delivered a stellar performance to continue his pursuit of tennis glory, overpowering seasoned veteran Johnny Arcilla, 6-3, 6-3, to claim the Governor’s Cup National Open Tennis Championship crown at the Iloilo Sports Complex last Friday.

19/01/2025

Fostering grassroots collaboration and partnership to elevate tennis as we proudly raise the Philippine flag in Asia and the world. of Trustee Region 6 Eric Jed Olivarez John Arcilla Palawan Pawnshop - Palawan Express Pera Padala Tennis Tournament with Bobby Mangunay

17/01/2025

Congratulations, Coach! Your exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment are truly commendable. While some may attempt to tarnish your efforts with unkind words, your steadfast silence speaks volumes about your integrity and strength. You embody the true spirit of sportsmanship, and no one can diminish the greatness of a good and honorable man. Keep inspiring! Bobby Joe Castigador .

05/09/2024

TO THE PARENTS WHO ARE SO DEDICATED TO THEIR CHILDREN'S SPORT.

A FRIEND ASKED ME...
-Why spend so much money and time on your child to train football or any other sport .

I ANSWER YOU ....
Well I have a confession to make, I don't pay because my son trains and plays. Do You Know I'm Paying???

I pay for my son to learn how to be disciplined

I pay for my son to learn to take care of his body and mind.

I pay for my son to learn to work with others and be a good teammate.

I pay for my son to learn how to deal with disappointment when he doesn't get what he expected, but he knows I have to work harder.

I pay for my son to learn to reach his goals.

I pay for my son to understand that it takes hours and hours of hard work and training to get a championship, and that success doesn't happen overnight.

I pay for the opportunity my son will have to make lifelong friendships.

I pay for my son to be on the field and not in front of the tv.

I pay for those times when my son gets so tired he just wants to lay down and doesn't think or has time to be lazy or in bad things.

I pay for all the teachings that this beautiful sport gives you: "responsibility, humility, dedication, friendship, coexistence, etc, etc." ".

I could go on, but to make it short;
I don't pay for the internship. I pay for the opportunities this sport offers my son to develop attributes and skills that will be very useful throughout his life and give him the opportunity to value life.

FOR WHAT I'VE SEEN TILL TODAY... I THINK IT IS MY BEST INVESTMENT.

12/08/2024

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