There is no greater gift then to know your child’s memory and legacy continue to impact and touch lives. This year I had a player tell me that “Jeter’s” story affected their family so much that they changed the way their family lived. They try to never leave the house without saying I love you and giving each other hugs. They do not go to bed or leave the house mad at each other. I couldn’t help but think that is what Sydney would have wanted. My hope is always when I speak to the team to allow them to get to know “Jeter” and pass on a little bit of her passion for the game and love of others. As always thank you to our friends and family who show up each year to help support her teammates as they remember and Play for Jeter.
11th Annual Memorial Game This Friday The Lady Tigers played their 11th Memorial game in honor and memory of Jeter. As I sit and pray and think about speaking to the girls. One thought is ever so present.. LIVE the life you want to be remembered for. I’m still amazed that 11 years later coaches and players that never knew her continues to step up and want to carry her memory, heart, and the passion she had for soccer. I don’t think that is because she showed up to practice and thought about being the best player, it wasn’t because she showed up and was the best player. It was simply because she showed up and soaked up every moment she was given in a way that others couldn’t deny her passion and love for the game and her team. She never walked on the field and disappeared or did just enough. She LIVED and loved every moment she was given in life. I miss everything about her but specifically I miss that spunk, that determination, that passion and of course that pony tale we placed high on her head that made it easy to recognize her. She even got teased for that pony tale but that never once stopped her from wearing it..instead she wanted to put it higher. It was her and to this day when anyone that watched her thinks of Sydney and soccer I bet you they remember her passion that poured out of her in such high volumes and her pony tale 🩷. I just can’t help but think my message is that you won’t be remembered for what you want to be remembered for. You won’t be remembered for what you think you will be remembered for. You will be remembered for the LIFE you chose to LIVE even if you don’t realize that is what’s happening. Sydney Lisa Jeter wouldn’t have thought she would continue to be remembered and honored long after her original teammates were gone, but she is because of the LIFE she LIVED while she was here playing the game she loved so much. I’ll end with this..What do you want your legacy to be when you’re gone? Don’t just think about it..LIVE IT
Tonight the Lady Tigers will play the 10th Annual Sydney Lisa Jeter Memorial #playforjeter game. I can’t help but wish the current team could have known and played with Jeter. Her passion and love for the game was felt by anyone who played with her, coached her or watched her. Once a teammate always a teammate. Thank you to The A&M Consolidated Lady Tiger Soccer Program for continuing to bless our family and JETER’s legacy. Forever and always my #missablekindofgirl
Last Friday The A&M Consolidated Lady Tiger Soccer Team had their annual Play For Jeter game. This year I also got to join the varsity girls at their team dinner. What a blessing to be able to hang out with these girls and share JETER with them. My heart was filled with joy hearing the laughter and seeing them joke and bond. It has been a long time since I got to be in a room filled with soccer girls so I appreciated it a little more than they actually know. Unfortunately I missed getting to hang out with the JV girls. I have searched but can not find the words to express my appreciation for this community, this program, these girls, the parents, and my amazing friends and family who continue to show up and remember and love Jeter through this event. I also want to say a special thank you to the team parents who continue to welcome me in and make me feel as though I am still a part of this family and community. I have included some pictures from the event. I love the decorations from Card My Yard College Station. Thank you Amanda for always supporting my girl’s memory and this event. What a blessing! #playforjeter#missablekindofgirlSydney Lisa Jeter
This soccer family never ceases to amaze me. So thankful they communicate all the things done to honor and carry JETER’S legacy. Beauty out of Ashes.
Rebecca Ritchey Marino:
After a great freshman season, we are extremely proud of Morgan for receiving the Sydney Jeter Heart Award at the Consol Soccer Banquet earlier this week. The award was voted on by her teammates and she couldn’t be more deserving. In her own way, the hustle and determination, combined with the calm steadiness she showed on the field served to honor the award’s namesake. Michelle Broussard Jeter know your daughter’s legacy continues be strong within the program and Morgan felt a great sense of reverence in receiving the award. We can’t wait to see the team on the field again next year. Go Tigers!
A Legacy of a Lifetime 