Tiger Soccer Experience

2011 Memphis Soccer Yearbook

University of Memphis Tiger men's soccer fan experience. The virtual guide contains photos, videos, bios and information about the Memphis men's soccer team.

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One Big Tiger Family The Grant Family > Full Feature The Grant Family Read the full story at www.goTigersgo.com/genrel/tiger_tales.html Gatorade squirted off the cup and onto 2-year-old Hayden Grant's Memphis Tigers soccer jersey. "Need some help, Hayden?" said men's soccer athletic trainer Joshua Wood. Wood reached down and pushed the button while Hayden held the cup. "I need to get a drink for my dad," said Hayden, as he pulled the cup away from the spout, this time squirting Gatorade on Wood. Men's soccer coach Richie Grant bent down and waited for his son to reach him, watching Hayden navi- gate his way through the players. Hayden made sure to inform each player that the drink was for his dad as he reached up to slap five with them, spilling a little more each time. "This is for you, Dad," said Hayden, handing Richie the near-empty cup. For Hayden, Tigers soccer is life. Not just because his dad is the men's head coach, but because his mom is too, an assistant for the women's squad. 2011 MEMPHIS MEN'S SOCCER YEARBOOK 45

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