Stuff like this is why I love to coach. Coach Smith was a man that recognized the appeal of a game and the lofty position that athletes place their leader. Coach Smith then used that dynamic, selflessly, to make people's lives better. Even in preparing to pass, Coach Smith was 'all in' for his boys. Imagine Michael Jordan receiving this letter. MJ is a billionaire, literally. Read that again; billionaire with a 'b'! He did not need $200 for dinner. He did need one last reminder of how much his coach cared for him. I'm pretty sure MJ went somewhere and cried. I know I want to. And that, is why Coach Smith's final expression to his players was worth immeasurably more than $200; and that is why I coach.
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‘Bite Down and Don’t Let Go’ is a collection of writings on being intentional about life in a way that produces great persistence. Read about it more here.
Dr. Chris Hobbs is an educational leader and Director of Athletics at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida. He’s earned a few degrees and won some awards. He’s happily married to his high school sweetheart and they have three teen age children. Life is messy and complicated most of the time. You can follow him on Twitter for all sorts of inspirational thoughts and good laughs.
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