Coach’s Game Spring 2024

The Spring 2024 BAYFA Coach’s Game brought perfect weather, great energy, and a field full of coaches playing for the fun of the game. It was a day that showed off the talent of our coaches, the spirit of our community, and the dedication of the BAYFA board that makes every season possible.

Great Weather for Soccer

The Spring 2024 Coach’s Game gave us one of those perfect Texas afternoons you never forget. Clear skies, a light breeze, and sunshine that felt just right. Mother Nature showed up big for BAYFA. It was the kind of weather that makes you glad to be out at Green Valley Park, surrounded by friends who love the game as much as you do.

As kickoff approached, the sideline buzzed with energy. Coaches from every age group laced up their boots and took the field. Not as instructors this time, but as players ready to have some fun. The laughter, the competitive spirit, and the playful smack talk all blended into the kind of atmosphere that reminds us why we love doing this.

What made the day truly special, though, was the group behind it.

BAYFA is fortunate to have an incredible team of coaches who dedicate time, patience, and passion to every practice. They help shape players on and off the field, teaching more than soccer. They teach confidence, teamwork, and resilience. Seeing them play together, enjoy the game, and share a few well-earned bragging rights was a highlight of the season.

And none of this happens without our board.

Our board members work season after season to give families a place where kids can grow, compete, and feel part of something bigger. From scheduling to fields to communication to the hundreds of little problems that get solved quietly behind the scenes, they carry the load with pride and heart. The Coach’s Game is one of many moments where their work shines.

This year’s Coach’s Game reminded us what makes BAYFA special. It’s not just soccer. It’s a community. It’s a shared effort. It’s people stepping up for each other, season after season.

Here’s to the coaches who lead, the board who serves, and the families who make BAYFA feel like home. And here’s to many more sunny days just like this one.

Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is the Director of Coaching for the Birdville Area Youth Futbol Alliance, bringing over 30 years of experience across both recreational and competitive soccer. A lifelong enthusiast, he plays, coaches, watches, and teaches the beautiful game—and channels that passion into creating practical drills, tips, and insights for fellow coaches on SoccerXpert.com.