Over the duration of a season team bonding occurs naturally in van rides, at overnight tournaments, post game meals, and through competition. At Mercy we place a great emphasis on all teams participating in a bonding event throughout their seasons. This past weekend both our Cross Country and Golf Teams held their team events. The Golf team hosted a Karaoke night with athletes and their families taking the microphone serenading each other. While our Cross Country team hit the road and spent the weekend training, hiking, and exploring in Yosemite National Park. Our athletes and their families saw another side of Coach Mike as he treated everyone to his culinary skills and might be known as Chef Mike for the remainder of the season. I am always appreciative of our coaches and the time and energy expanded through the season but especially so when they organize and host these these team bonding events. These are memories that our teams and our community will hold on to for a very long time.