It sounded like something that was right up our alley, especially at spring break time.

We've gotten a great response from the community -- and from the kids. We're considering making it an annual event and stay committed to the cause.

There's just tons and tons of kids playing soccer. It's great for the future of our sport.

We separate ourselves from the pack by providing other activities surrounding the event rather than kids just coming in, playing games and leaving.

They hit a bunch of shots and had a 12 or 13-point lead and then at the right time we hit four or five 3s, and bam, bam, bam we're right there. If we don't hit those, they probably blow us out.

Any time you give up shorthanded goals, it sucks the air right out of you, ... You're setting up the power play and then the other team comes back and scores on you, that's tough for any team.