Sandbergs Retire from International Sports Careers

We are wrapping up the season on soccer for Claire and rugby for Derek. I couldn't be prouder of them! Joining a new team is always difficult, add that it is in a foreign country can make it even harder. Claire amazed her coaches by asking to be goalie, something pretty rare among 5th grade girls. She did a great job and really improved her skills. She is much more aggressive about approaching the ball. Her team was the "Australians" and they started each game with a cheer of "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!" She played with girls from all over the world and made good friends with Sophie who is actually from Australia!

Derek finished up his rugby career with the Komodo Dragons last week when the team hosted the Jakarta 10's tournament. Teams came from all over Indonesia and parts of Southeast Asia. Derek played prop and second row. Derek had to really take his game up a notch as he was on a men's team (he plays on a H.S. team at home) of guys from all over the world, most of which had been playing rugby all their lives. Derek played his heart out and really learned a lot. Briggsy and Keify (fellow team mates) took Derek under their wing and kept a watchful eye on him. For both kids this experience will be something they will never forget.
-Karon