Testimony

De Laurent sr. Père de Laurent, Peewee #83

Félicitations à Coach André et son coaching staff des Pee-wees pour une saison extraordinaire. Vous les coachs, avez travaillé très forts cette saison pour faire progresser cette jeune équipe et vous avez réussi! Nos jeunes ont été motivés et avaient soifs de victoire jusqu'à la finale du NSFL. Nous n'avons pas à rougir de cette défaite en finale contre Alexander. Vous avez fait la job.... Bravo!

Diane et moi voulons vous dire merci pour votre contribution. Grâce à vous tous, notre garçon a encore progressé cette année et vous lui avez donné encore plus le goût du football.

Coachs, votre contribution pour cette équipe a été au delà du jeu, des victoires et des défaites....vous avez contribué à faire de nos jeunes des adolescents disciplinés, sportifs et responsables. Merci!

From O-Line in arms - October 2nd 2007

Few people will put their bodies on the line for the benefit of others. Even fewer will do so without wanting credit for their efforts. But on the gridiron you will find five individuals who do just that. Play after play the offensive line give hits and take hits in the brutal battle that takes place in the trenches. There is no glory in being an offensive lineman and no stats that truly show their sacrifice. Where others accumulate stats and are given praise for their accomplishments the offensive line silently does their job so that others may reap the rewards. They are rarely acknowledged for their fight but without them the quarterback would never get the ball to the receivers and running backs wouldn’t gain a yard. They are both the front line of battle and the first line of defence where, for those who choose to do it, it is done for nothing more than pride and self-satisfaction. It is time that recognition is given and respect is paid to the overlooked few

Proud VIKING parent - September 7th 2007

Well here we are in the middle of the season and it seems we are getting ready to play football in the snow AGAIN. I understand it's still pretty early in the game but you can't help but see where this is going. What a great football program we are fortunate to have here on Ile Bizard. The bantam team is looking great. Especially coming from no where. I see so much pride. Players and coaches who are new to our organization and now understand how much of a family it is. The Atomes who are doing really well. Mosquitoes who are showing a lot of heart. And finally those Peewee's. What a team. Coach Andre and his staff are doing wonders. I broke it down, there are 17 players not on the roster from that last Championship team. A whole bunch of new kids too! How is all that possible. Enthusiasim is what I say. We need to unite as a community and get behind the teams!!!!

Coach André 30 octobre 2006

Well it's Monday morning and sunny finally. I want to thank the Coaches, parents, and managers of the Mosquito team for a good season.
I would like to say that the role of coaches goes beyond what goes on on the field. We try to influence kids in a positive manner and be lucky enough to reach some kid in to making the right decisions not just for today but for all of his life. As a parent you maybe reading this thinking perhaps not your kid. Let me tell you, On every team, every year, at every level there are many such kids. So the game is not about winning or losing it's really about helping these kids to get to where they should be. As the head coach this year I am particularily proud to have had an impact on such kids. For me that's what it's ALL about.
We may not have won the big one this year but it's nothing compared to when I will see a very young man today heading in the right direction because of his experience as a Viking. Every mosquito player can hold his head high. Life lessons are not always easy to learn in general but they seem to be a lot more fun through Football. Again, I thank everryone for a wonderful season. A great association. Looking forward to seeing all players back next year.

From #48 Mom, August 22nd 2006

Hey, I couldn't even begin to tell you ALL of what (not only football, but) this park and these coaches have done for my boys.
We have been part of the park for 5 years(and seen alot of other parks and coaching staffs) and I could honestly say "The Vikings" have heart, integrity, honesty, discipline and dignity along with alot of drive for excellence, team work, and achievement.
My boys have learned to be young men through their football experiences.
William Barclay once wrote, "Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."
My boys have seen this time and again in the past 5 years and they have learned invaluable lessons that will stay with them into their adult years. It's bigger than football people.
It's investments in the next generation our children.
Thanks to all the coaches/managers/and coutless other volunteers who are so passionate about these kids and the cause

SOMETHING A PARENT WROTE LAST YEAR

I would like to say that it is a privilege to have my kid play in such an organized association. Kudos to all the coaches of all levels who are genuinely concerned about our guys and who give their time unselfishly. I myself cannot do half of what these mentors do. Again thank you to all involved. It is a fantastic alternative to what our youngsters face today.THANK YOU
From a very happy parent.