Jake Endemann Senior / Defender Woodridge, IL From the Coach	I am never going to forget this game. How could I? I love it. There is something about stepping on that field. Since my very first game when I was six years old, I felt it every time. I would tell myself, ‘I get to play soccer today.’ Here at Saint Mary’s, I will tell myself that for the last time. It is really strange coming to the end. I do not know what to say, think or do. This game has been a part of me for so long, what do I do without it? What do I do next year when my name is not on a locker, and I have no number for myself? I will tell you right now, I have no clue. I look back and remember all the unsuspecting faces of my freshman year, and how those same unsuspecting faces are starting to emerge once again. I will miss everything. Jason (Boss), Mike Lackey (Lackavich), Brayton (B), John Brown (JB), MJ (Bunz), Josh, and Lardner (William Michael Lardner III) — I will never forget you guys. You made Saint Mary’s soccer fun for me. But, it was more than just soccer. The road was not always smooth, but it was still a road. I know we wanted more, but I want to let you know I would not have wanted to end with any other group of guys. I hope I was there for you as you were there for me. I will never have enough paper to write about the last four years; there is no way to sum it up. You are my friends for life. Bobby, sorry, Bob. You are the best goalie I have ever had the privilege of playing in front of. — I mean it. On top of that, you are my brother. I hope I was just as much a role model to you for this game as you were for me. I know I was a pain at times, especially with my temper, but I did it for you. Lead this team to what you know it can be. I would never be able to thank everyone in this salute, but I want to make sure I get these lucky people. Todd, you are the CRAZIEST fan of all time. Without you there, well, the game from the sidelines would not have been complete — pumpkin suite or no pumpkin suite. Thank you for being out there every time. Mols, thank you for listening to me, even though, most of the time, I was either being a baby or you probably had no idea what I was talking about. But, you let me know you wanted to see me play this game, and that meant the world to me — I hope I looked good (joke). Coach Ben and Coach Luzzi, thank you very much for accepting the task of taking over this team, especially under the circumstances. Honestly, if you two did not except the job, we might have never had a team. On a personal note, I hope I did not give you any trouble. I never meant any disrespect. If I ever seemed frustrated it was because of my own doing. I tried to do everything for the team, even all my mistakes. Thank you for your time and patience. You love the game. Please never forget the game. Mom and Dad, I have no idea how I am going to say thank you to you. I found this game because of you, Ma. Remember? You would not sign the football permission slip, and Dad, you decided to coach me even though you had no idea what you were getting into. You two have been there for me every step of the way. You have seen me at both my lowest and highest points. I hope I made you proud. I played the game because I loved it, but I loved it because of you. Seeing you watch me play, I wanted to be the best. Really, I am going to miss you watching me play most of all. I love you, Mom and Dad. When you come out onto that field with me for the last time, know that I would have never made it without you. I am never going to forget this game. I will miss everything. I will never forget!