From my expereince in Peace Corp, any the newly gained knowledge of NGO/and organizational influence in Uganda, I still find it strange that british termalogies (ex. plaster a.k.a. bandaids), haven't been subdude. Not to say their is any problem with it, however it is extremely prevelent and i see as a major indicator as to the extent of influence the English/British had (not to say there aren't hundreds of others).
P.S.- Thank (someone/thing) that futbol lasted in Africa! Ty to all my neighbors in Soroti and AMB, for many great nights of watching futbol.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
St. Mary's Takes District Tourament (futbol)
The title pretty much summarizes the post, St. Mary's Secondary School won the 2009 district futbol tournament in Soroti, Uganda.
The tournament consisted of 4 groups containing 4 teams per group. St. Mary's (under my tutelage) scored a total of 7 goals, 2 draws, and did not consed any goals. The secret to the successs lies in holding positions on the field. While others commented that "if you had this player or that player you would be much stronger", however our talent lied in the players maintaining field position. Other schools might of had "star players" but this made little impact as our trophy represents. Ability on the field is a nice addition but means nothing minus team work. St. Mary's showed the Teso region that team work can defeat anything.
After a week of competitions I almost cryed. It is impossible to say how proud I am of the team, we faced broken legs (both tibia and fibia), brouses, cuts, and bloody lips!!!!~was it worth it? The girls say "YES!" and I say "Thank you!".
Now we move on...............................next please!
The tournament consisted of 4 groups containing 4 teams per group. St. Mary's (under my tutelage) scored a total of 7 goals, 2 draws, and did not consed any goals. The secret to the successs lies in holding positions on the field. While others commented that "if you had this player or that player you would be much stronger", however our talent lied in the players maintaining field position. Other schools might of had "star players" but this made little impact as our trophy represents. Ability on the field is a nice addition but means nothing minus team work. St. Mary's showed the Teso region that team work can defeat anything.
After a week of competitions I almost cryed. It is impossible to say how proud I am of the team, we faced broken legs (both tibia and fibia), brouses, cuts, and bloody lips!!!!~was it worth it? The girls say "YES!" and I say "Thank you!".
Now we move on...............................next please!
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