Brad and Chris are brothers of tremendous soccer prowess...yet different in certain ways. (Memory fade out again)...They played for our middle school team....separated by 2-5 years of age, and played for different Byrd Middle teams. One of these teams had a "weak" record with the difference being one team had the worst won-lost record and Brad played only one year on an 8-6 team since the JV coach pursued his "recruitment." Turns out the coach had foresight of how big an impact Brad would eventually make..!!

Brad, older than Chris, was polite and almost apologetic as the JV coach persisted in Brad's "encouragement" to think ahead with his talent. As it turns out, Brad played JV in eighth grade and started varsity ninth through his senior year. In so doing Brad set the scoring record for state soccer scoring which was held for 2-3 years until a Martinsville player broke Brad's state scoring record. Through the few years I worked with Brad (even that one year middle school), Brad was always polite...thoughtful...discreet...humble...and helpful....and came back to his one year coach often times to talk and visit. This coach dad has never forgotten this and will keep Brad's outstanding talent and kind ways forever in memory.

Chris, the younger brother, developed tremendously as he starred through varsity years...grew stronger and acquired a powerful shot. Both brothers have been good to know and coach......have gone to different colleges and done well on their respective teams......and led Tech and Roanoke College to successful seasons. This coach dad finds another reward of being coach in observing two brothers who have done so well on and off the field.