Nicole Battles (1964-2011)

Nicole Battles
was the epitome of an AYSO volunteer here in Glendale and La Crescenta.
There was nothing she wouldn't do for the children she so deeply loved.
Whether she was managing, coordinating, coaching, or refereeing,
Nicole was a role model for the kids playing soccer.
Nicole joined AYSO Region 88's Board of Directors in 2004
as Trophy Coordinator. In the following years, she served as Assistant Registrar,
Assistant Treasurer, Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate, and Spring Season Coordinator.
Over the last 10 years, Nicole coached many different girl soccer teams,
including regular season teams, All-Star teams, Spring Season teams,
and Tournament Teams. Nicole had such energy and love of life.
She always was one who would volunteer, lead programs and get things accomplished.
She did so much because she loved to be involved and make a difference.

No task was too big or too hard for Nicole. Once Nicole took on a project, she
would see it through. Even after working a long day for her family, she would
often work late into the night or all weekend to accomplish the mission of our AYSO program.
When others would be relaxing at home, Nicole worked.

As a coach, Nicole's teams excelled. She had the uncanny
ability to remember every player and what positions they played best on the field.

And then there was the bun. Nicole's hair was always in a bun
and everyone knew there was always a pen in that bun.
Nicole didn't simply provide a pen when it was needed: she gave
us all support, friendship, a laugh, a kind word, and always a smile.

Nicole left us all too soon on May 25th.
She will be remembered by the thousands of
those whose lives she touched.

Aldo Mascheroni
AYSO Region 88 Commissioner

My heart is heavy right now. RIP Nicole. She was someone that
never said no toanything that was needed and was always
two steps ahead to make sure we got what we needed.
She was truly a selfless volunteer
and is a big loss to our community. -Craig

Incredibly sad news for everyone who
knew her. God rest her soull! -Tom
Words are inadequate to express our sadness.
She was a classy and
gracious lady. -Serge and Annette Words can't even begin to express how I
feel right now! I'm so sadden by
the loss of such a special
person & dear friend! -Lauren AYSO has become a family to me over the years and Nicole Battles and
I have shared many fond memories.
I certainly feel like I've lost a sister. -Lance I'm beyond words. She meant so much to all of us so
many wonderful wonderful memories
and for my girls too. God had a wonderful angel. -Patti
So incredibly sad. We'll miss you Nicole...
As will the thousands of kids you have had
a positive impact on. -Rob Nicole Battles a Super Mom, Wife and Volunteer
has left this life for an eternal one.
"Without any hesitations, may God always protect YOU
{Jim, Rachel and Sarah Battles}" -Aramazd Words do an injustice in explaining
how much we will miss Nicole.. -Richard Nicole has been my good friend for many years.
With our Region, Nicole coached, refereed, volunteered
as a Board Member, and was a great role model for the kids in our community.
I will especially miss her smile and good humor ... - Ross Nicole was a giver and one that would always step up to do whatever we needed as a region. She always had a kind word and
friendly welcome. A great loss to our region,
her family and the community. -Sean A wonderfully kind and helpful person. A truly good person, never heard anything but nice and constructive words from her. She epitomized postive coaching. A huge loss for the AYSO community. My heart goes out to her family. God bless her. -Mike T. Our entire region 88 AYSO soccer family is in mourning. What a loss! -Alfred Nicole will be missed greatly. More importantly, she will be remembered. And she will be remembered so fondly. Thank you, Nicole, for being a part of our lives. Jeff, Sandy, Jennifer & Kevin A sad day indeed. So unexpected... This is
simply wrong -Frank Bagheri I am very saddened by the news. Like all of us, I just expect Nicole to be there. She was the epitome of the AYSO spirit. She tirelessly gave her time and energy for all the right reasons. She will be greatly missed... The entire Kenney family will keep Jim, Rachel and Sarah in our prayers I'm sick with sadness for Nicole and her family. -Robert It was definitely fun getting to know Nicole and share stories with her over the last several years. She did so much for the region.
I'll definitely miss my Spring Partner -Daren Nicole was truly a wonderful person and will be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to
her family. -Richard Lyans and family Wow, this one hurts. Nicole is a constant presence at the fields, she was always there (and I can see her there now). -Mark Oh my goodness ...What an INCREDIBLE loss!! She was a such kind and wonderful lady with a HUGE heart from day one. She will certainly be missed by many
Our deepest condolences for her two daughters and her husband...God bless her soul. -Natalia "Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them". Gone but not forgotten, -Bob I will always remember her as apositive person who would never step away from any assignment,no matter how arduous,because she believed in AYSO, what it stood for and how beneficial it was to the children of Glendale. Farewell, Nicole, you are, and will always be, an inspiration to us all! -David Sagherian Her loss will be felt not only by those of us who knew her but by those who will never get to know her or be part of anorganization in which she was such a fundamental part. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and the girls. May she rest in peace. -Scott .. the Region will be hurt now and in the
future due to the void that
will be created by Nicole's passing. She will, indeed, be missed. -Chip Cutler ...She was full of joy and doing something that she did very well, serve with excellence. She was loved and a valuable thread in the fabric of AYSO. Our prayers are with her loved ones and may God pour his comfort and peace over all who knew her. -Clara, Rick and Family

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