Coaches Corner

Bill Weaver --------- "I’m going for the record of 25 straight soccer seasons! The Lord willing"…

Name: Bill Weaver

Birthplace: Ft Worth, TX

One of your favorite songs:
 
Wind Beneath your Wings; or whatever song my wife is singing!

Years coaching @ R.O.A.R: Since the start (11 seasons I think!)  I’m going for the record of 25 straight soccer seasons!  The Lord willing…

What do you enjoy about teaching kids soccer?
 
I enjoy playing with children.  I like to see a little boy or girl light up when they score their first goal! I had a little girl (probably 5 years old, cute as a button) hug my leg for about a minute during a soccer game.  She needed a little security and I needed a hug!  I kind of enjoyed that.

What kind of impact could R.O.A.R have played in your life as a kid?
 
MAJOR!  I played little league baseball and it took me until I was in high school to learn that I wasn’t a loser because I could neither hit nor catch the ball.  My hand-to-eye coordination was very poor.  But at 8 years old, it is just a short step between “being no good” and “being no good at baseball.”  Later I learned that God gave me the ability to run very fast…over long distances.

What is the most important thing you want the kids to learn from you as a coach?
 
God makes every kid special and unique.  Some are athletes, some are brains, and some are skilled…  Every child needs to be encouraged to find what they are “best” at.  And in a small way, playing ROAR soccer helps them learn that being “the best” takes practice and patience regardless of the task.