Having lost some continuity, this coach will address a year and a half's gap of soccer time since last I began. Bryan is a middle school assistant who played as sweeper for me probably between '87 ...through '89 when we played in the intermediate school behind the original William Byrd High School.
As I have repeated, being a soccer dad has been a worthwhile endeavor in coaching and coming to know these athletes in later life. Such is the joy in Bryan finding his old coach (if memory serves me well)...In emailing I have found out he was a soccer coach for ten years before becoming assistant principal and very responsible one at that..!! Our email chats have been interesting, encouraging, and positive, and Bryan even one summer dropped by to see his old coach.
Emailing has proven to be an uplifting measure that has brought two soccer coaches, of distinct ages and liking teaching together as we share like interests in soccer and coaching. These are worthy achievements that have inspire coach...and....player/coach.
Coach,
ReplyDeleteI am flattered to be mentioned in your blog. Believe me, the pleasure is all mine! You have always been one of the most inspirational people in my life. God has blessed me with your relationship!