Moving On....

Soon another football season will begin, complete with new challenges and expectations. For me the challenge will be a little different in 2010. I have accepted an opportunity to help coach the 4th grade team. This will give me the chance to work with new players from the beginning, much like I have with this team. Special thanks to head coach Eddie Souza for allowing me to join his Lions family, as well as coach Phyllis Souza, coach Greg Harrington, coach Finny Matua and coach Poi.

I'm grateful to all the young men I had the pleasure to coach the past three years, especially those who I coached since the 5th grade team of 2007, my first with the Lions: Carson Grisaffi, Li Lotovaivai, Kyle Schuman, Cody Shoopman, Jack Harrington, J.G. Goldsmith, Jorginho Souza, TJ Smith, Bryan Loughridge, Jalen Robinson, Jasen Dooley, Phil Truckey, Brendan Grassi-Carbone, and Nolan "Murdog" Murray.

For the first time I'll be like another fan while watching these Lions play their final season with LYFC. Best of Lion Pride to you all in 2010.

Coach Eric

Team Awards

As handed out by the coaching staff at the end of the season party:

Co-MVP's - Li Lotovaivai & Bryson Foster

Lion Pride Award - Nolan "Mur-dog" Murray

Most Improved - Cooper "Coop" McColeman

End of Season Party & Equipment Turn In

Our end of the season party is this Sunday, November 22 from 1:30-4:30 at the Federal Way Community Center. Open swim begins at 1:30, with the official party starting at 3:30.

Before going to the party, please turn in your son's equipment at Porter's Place restaurant from 12 noon until 1:00 on 11/22. Equipment will be collected at the building's rear loading dock. The address is: 2615 East N Street, Tacoma 98421. If you are running late for the turn in, please call coach Greg at 253-312-4799.

See you there!

Last Week in the GPSYFL

Lions 38 Kennedy Lancers 12

Jaguars 13 Panthers 6

Lake Steilacoom Lancers 38 Junior Hornets 12

Angels 34 Rams 0

Raiders 2 Tigers 0 (Forfeit)

BYE: Hornets

Playoffs: First Round

We face the Harper's Angels today in the first round of the GPSYFL playoffs at Bethel High School in Spanaway. The winner moves onto play the North Division champ, Central Hornets, next Saturday. Kick off is 1:00 p-m, coaches and players report at 11:30 a-m.

Go Lions!

Lions End Regular Season with Big Win

The Lions rolled out a complete team effort in a 38-12 win over the Kennedy Lancers this past Saturday at Bellarmine Prep. Quarterback J.G Goldsmith led the offense to five scores and cornerback Nolan "Murdog" Murray led the defense with an interception return for a TD that gave the Lions a lead they never gave up. The offensive line gave runningback Bryson "Mr. TD" Foster running room to score two TDs. Linebackers Carson Grisaffi and Jack Harrington, along with defensive tackles Li Lotovaivai and Cody Shoopman, set the tone as the defense made two red zone stops in shutting out the Lancers in the second half.

Final Home Game

We host the Kennedy Lancers in our final home game at Bellarmine Prep's lower bowl today. This is also our final regular season game before we head to the league playoffs next weekend. Kick off is 2 p-m with players and coaches reporting at 1 p-m.