Up there, we were able to show a very significant impact because the economies are more compressed around the beach, read more

Up there, we were able to show a very significant impact because the economies are more compressed around the beach, ... The local (Manatee-Sarasota) economy is not as diverse.

We want to see children before anyone commits a crime.

We want to see children before anyone commits a crime.

A lot of people have opened their eyes now. The game is getting played more and more all around the read more

A lot of people have opened their eyes now. The game is getting played more and more all around the world. We get more respect now than we used to.

Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank.

Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank.

In Manny we are getting a player who has won a couple of MLS championships in San Jose and who read more

In Manny we are getting a player who has won a couple of MLS championships in San Jose and who is a solid, proven professional.

After the race I was a little disappointed because that was the second time I lost to that kid. I read more

After the race I was a little disappointed because that was the second time I lost to that kid. I thought maybe if it was on a different track I could have beaten that kid, but that's part of racing, the type of track you're on and stuff like that. I always want to win, but that's kind of a reality. It was a good showing to be there and finish second.

We tried this because in the past, nobody knew who they'd be skating with. There just wasn't any chemistry. So read more

We tried this because in the past, nobody knew who they'd be skating with. There just wasn't any chemistry. So if we run this the rest of the season, it will help develop chemistry.

The people were really wonderful. They helped each other. We passed places where there was a forest on one side read more

The people were really wonderful. They helped each other. We passed places where there was a forest on one side of the road. Our route took us where there had been small homes and multi-million dollar homes.

They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending read more

They have big shoes to fill. As the defending state champions there are a lot of expectations on them. Defending the state title is not our focus. We want to develop chemistry, play well as a team and learn to compete. All that is going to prepare us for the toughest district in the state of Texas.