Paul Mendes congratulates one of his final players, CHS freshman Zane Bundy. (Photo courtesy Coupeville Booster Club)
Mendes and wife Heidi Hennessey. (Joanne Pelant photo)
Mendes as a Seattle Sounder. (Photo copyright nasljerseys.com)
We’re shuttin’ this joint down!
Bringing a bit of her New York roots to Coupeville, Heidi Hennessey is throwing a block party for her husband, retiring Coupeville High School boys’ soccer coach Paul Mendes.
Former players and students, fellow coaches and basically anyone who wants to honor the low-key, highly-respected master of the pitch are invited.
The shindig, which will celebrate a soccer guru who compiled 32 seasons at various high schools, winning two state titles at Newport before building the Coupeville program from scratch, is set for Saturday, Aug. 24. Things kick off at 3 PM and will wind up somewhere north of 7 PM.
Time will be set aside for those gathered to share memories and thoughts about the ol’ ball coach.
Hennessey is putting together a photo book for Mendes, which will include photos from the celebration. People are encouraged to bring photos from the past to be included.
Hot food, soft drinks and dessert will be provided. Party-goers can bring a side dish and/or adult beverages if they like.
Directions from the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry to Heidi and Paul’s house:
Take Hwy 20 to Coupeville
Take Coupeville exit at the traffic light by going right on Main St
You will see the hospital on the right
Take a right on 3rd St, at St Mary’s Catholic Church.
Take a right on NE Albion St
House is one block up hill
Address is 208 NE Albion St
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