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Coach sarabia was one of my favorites teachers and coach when i was in HS. I still remember everything he helped me with! Nunca dejaba que ningún de sus estudiantes sea en clase o en el team dejara de soñar pos sus sueños! Es lamentable saber que desprecian la buena voluntad y bondan de una persona que se esfuerza por si mismo y a otros en vida! Thanks to coach sarabia i gave everything that i could in my years of high school.
Astrid supported: Reinstate Coach Sarabia - A Leader Our Girls Soccer Team DeservesI had the honor of being coached and a student under Coach Sarabia during my time in Chavez before graduating in 2019. He is one of a kind leader who always took ownership in how to teach his students and support them in need. He helped me graduate on time when the administration couldn’t. I will always be grateful for the time he took in helping me on the field and in class.
Melina supported: Reinstate Coach Sarabia - A Leader Our Girls Soccer Team DeservesI graduated in 2020 and had the honor of being coached by Coach Sarabia all four years of high school. From the very beginning, he made a lasting impact, not just on me, but on every single girl who played under him. He truly cared for each of us and was always there, encouraging us to be our best, both on and off the field. Coach Sarabia created an environment that felt safe, supportive, and like a second home. He never judged anyone or made us feel like we weren’t good enough. Instead, he believed in all of us, no matter our skill level. Everyone had the chance to play, and no one was ever left behind. He made it clear that we were a team and that we were in it together.
He was always committed to helping us grow. Winning was always the goal, and he dedicated countless hours of his own time to help us get there. He stayed late after practice, taught us better techniques, walked us through plays, and made sure we understood not just how to play, but how to improve. He never gave up on us, and that kind of dedication is something you don’t forget.
We may not have been the most competitive school, but what we had was something stronger— heart, unity, and a coach who genuinely believed in us.
What I admire most about Coach Sarabia is how much he cared beyond the game. He was the kind of coach who checked in on our grades, who noticed when we weren’t okay, and who always offered support however he could. Even after I graduated, I’ve stayed in touch with him, not just because of the impact he had on me, but also because of the positive influence he’s had on my siblings. He has been a huge part of our lives, and I’ll always be grateful for that.
His impact goes far beyond the soccer field, and I truly hope Chavez recognizes just how much of a difference he’s made.
Thank you, Coach Sarabia, for being such a great and kind coach. You’ve changed so many lives, including mine, and I’ll always appreciate everything you’ve done for us.
Yulianna supported: Reinstate Coach Sarabia - A Leader Our Girls Soccer Team DeservesCoach Sarabia has & will continue to have a special place in my heart since the moment I joined soccer. A person who is truly dedicated & passionate about the sport will go beyond the limits to make you part of it. In & out of the field, he always made sure you were set academically to succeed on the field. I could go on & on but it wouldn’t be enough to describe the wholesome & dedicated person he is to the sport I continue to love. Let him continue to impact the group of girls he gets to have for just a couple of hours every single year.
Yoseline supported: Reinstate Coach Sarabia - A Leader Our Girls Soccer Team DeservesI had the pleasure of playing soccer when Sarabia was head coach of the girls Varsity team I graduated class of 2019 and to this day I often think of Coach Sarabia because like many people have stated he leaves his mark in all of our lives. On and off the field, Sarabia has always been more than a coach and more than a teacher HISD and Chavez should consider themselves lucky to have a person like Sarabia on their staff, it is rare to have someone who actually cares about the students. I will never forget the support I received from Sarabia on and off the field, I was not the best soccer player at all when I started and thank God he took the time to help me I became a better athlete and actually started getting good at soccer, I often times asked for advice in school work on essays and he was always willing and always taking the extra step. It is so rare to have a teacher who cares as much as he did, to be as dedicated as he is, and to be as willing as he is. It is truly a loss that the athletic program will face, it is no secret that Chavez has never been too good at sports but the thing is, the impact of our coaches last a lifetime and in the end that is the real triumph. Thank you Sarabia always grateful and will always stand to back you along with hundreds of others who’s lives you have touched.
Adriana Sarahí supported: Reinstate Coach Sarabia - A Leader Our Girls Soccer Team DeservesThis rule change impacted my daughter at her last two races. Because of the rules she now can’t reach the brake levers as easily and has had to spend a lot of time re-learning how to grip the brakes and ride her bike mid-season.
Matthew supported: Appeal the UCI’s new handlebar width regulationsDiscriminatory towards smaller riders and particularly females. UCI should be ashamed. I had thought they were making great strides forward with women’s cycling, until I heard about this. This is a step backwards.
Jill supported: Appeal the UCI’s new handlebar width regulationsWe sign not in silence, but with strength.
Deaf Ice Hockey is more than a sport—it is culture in motion, identity in action, and resistance on skates. For too long, the Canadian Deaf Sports Association has failed to reflect the needs, vision, and voice of the very players it claims to represent.
Secession is not division—it’s reclamation.
Reclamation of autonomy. Of fair treatment. Of the right to lead, to speak (in our own language), and to carve a path forward without interference from systems that silence.
Deaf Ice Hockey deserves its own governing body—one that reflects its spirit, centers Deaf leadership, and protects the future of Deaf athletes across Canada and beyond.
We do not need permission to build something better.
We are that something better.
Randolph supported: Secession of Deaf Ice Hockey from the Canadian Deaf Sports AssociationTo those who may not be aware, the Oromocto Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) has recently decided to rebrand all teams under the unified name “Eagles,” rather than maintaining the traditional distinction between competitive and recreational divisions that many in the community have come to recognize.
As someone who grew up attending school, playing sports, and now coaching in Oromocto, I’ve seen firsthand what the name “Eagles” has represented. For as long as I can remember, being an Eagle was viewed as a meaningful achievement—something young athletes aspired to. Participation, regardless of the level, was always more about the experience, the camaraderie, and the opportunity to grow, rather than fostering rivalry between divisions. The competitive program was respected, but all players were part of a larger, supportive community.
This past season, as an assistant coach of a competitive male U18 team, I witnessed an exceptional level of commitment, discipline, and passion from our athletes. These boys dedicated five to six days a week to practices, dryland training, team events, local fundraisers, and travel for games—including the All-Star game in Amherst. Their motivation came from a genuine desire to improve and the pride associated with representing Oromocto as Eagles.
At the Spring AGM held yesterday, the rebranding initiative was discussed at length. A notable issue raised—available in the meeting minutes—was the invalidation of over 250 votes due to repeated patterns in survey responses. With over 500 OMHA members eligible to vote, this raises important questions about process integrity. Considering the current registration numbers—153 recreational athletes and 113 competitive athletes (excluding U7 and U9)—it’s evident that even a small margin could sway the vote. Despite suggestions to hold a paper ballot revote, no formal action was taken.
Additionally, the board cited that many other Maritime associations have adopted similar unified naming models. Did you know that majority of those associations only have 1-2 recreational/competitive teams per division versus Oromocto having 4-6+?
As OMHA moves forward with this change—excluding only the Oromocto Reign program—I believe it’s important to acknowledge what may be lost. For many young athletes and community members, the Eagle name has long symbolized excellence and dedication within the competitive stream. Corey and I worked hard to build a program that embodied those values, and it’s disheartening to see a change that, for some, diminishes that legacy.
You may agree or disagree with this perspective, but the rebranding marks a significant shift for the young athletes who once took great pride in becoming Eagles.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Denver supported: Keep the Oromocto Eagles: Preserve the Legacy of Our Competitive HockeyYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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