Head Coach, Jason Kreis, reflects on the ups and downs of his first year anniversary, on Wednesday morning, since joining Orlando City Soccer Club. (Aileen Perilla/ Orlando Sentinel)
In two sentences describing the past year, Orlando City coach Jason Kreis used the word “happy” six times.
Not one for idle chatter, Kreis’ word choice typically is methodical and carefully curated. So, the repetition did not seem frivolous as much as a tool for emphasis as he reflected on his one-year anniversary with the club.
“In general, I would say that I’m happy,” Kreis began slowly.