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Hanging up the whistle
Coached my last game last week. never like to lose, but hard to go out on your own terms with winning, but am walking away because I wanted to, not had to. Same thing I did 29 years ago when I left college coaching and went into private business and moved to FL. Moved back to Texas 9 years ago to coach with my best friend since 5th grade. 70+ wins later, 4 District titles, 8 playoff runs and it was time.
Have some other business opportunities that I am involved in and look forward to spending more time with, including time with my 76 year old parents, who live 2 blocks from me. These last 9 years were a labor of love, enjoyed it. I could complain about parents, school boards, fans, new aged kids, but time keeps on moving. One thing I will tell y'all, is I hear all the time how much kids have changed, this and that. While true, kids still crave structure, discipline and love.. They will follow you thru anything if you give them that.
For the thousands of miles and dollars spent taking kids to football camps, recruiting camps, groceries, lunches and knowing 95% of them had no realistic chance of playing any level of college ball, I wouldn't change it for the world.Very proud as our guy in charge of recruiting, that from a small rural 3A D2 we were able to send 17 players to play college ball from D3 to D1.. with 3 from this class it will be 20. More than the entire history of the school. The opportunities are out there, you just have to work at it. So I will finish the next few weeks, helping the 3 kids that are SR's get their colleges straightened out to play ball and then back to the real world.
Got a restaurant I am part owner in that I have really not had time to use my sales and marking talents in, got over 100 head of cows with my step dad and 30+ hogs to help tend to since he is 76 now ( still can work like a dog lol) and tons of hay to cut.rake/bale haul for the winter each year and sell some. So at 53 I am too young to just kick up in the recliner, hopefully I will get a chance to get my golf handicap back under 15..lol
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This is outstanding, nothing like breaking out and doing things on your own terms. Once you’ve become comfortable in something it makes it harder for you to do work might be better for you purely out of fear of change. Happy to hear that you’re not afraid of change which says a lot about you and I’m hoping for the best.
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Good luck in your new ventures. So you will stay in the same town in Texas? Don't get too busy and forget the board!!!
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Sounds like you are doing well at 53yo. I'm 56, and I feel like I'm in that tweener stage. Getting older where I need to be aware of my health and now I have grand kids, but too far away for SS, and still can get out there and do a few things. When I turned 50, I got into doing some backpacking and go at least twice a year. My mother turns 78 this year, and like your step dad, can still work outwork a lot of men. Congrats, Rock1. I'm glad you have made an impact on your kids, and moving on to enjoy the next step in life. May God bless you.
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Congrats on starting the next phase man! I know you'll really miss coaching, but sounds like you'll be staying plenty busy while having more free time to spend with your family. And that's really all it boils down to in life - finding that work/life balance. Best of luck in all of your opportunities you're taking on - hope you still have time to drop in with us.
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I had no idea you were a coach. I'm glad that you are helping to take care of your parents. I just started a handyman/computer support business this year and one lady that I am doing work for had her husband die in May. She's all alone because her kids moved off to Utah. (We are in DeSoto County, Mississippi) I mean, she has nobody and it's sad. I do what I can for her but all she really wants is a visit.
So kudos on being a family man.
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Sooper_Rebel wrote:
I had no idea you were a coach. I'm glad that you are helping to take care of your parents. I just started a handyman/computer support business this year and one lady that I am doing work for had her husband die in May. She's all alone because her kids moved off to Utah. (We are in DeSoto County, Mississippi) I mean, she has nobody and it's sad. I do what I can for her but all she really wants is a visit.
So kudos on being a family man.
It has got to be tough losing your spouse, especially if you have been married for a long time. Hopefully, she can find some groups for activities. There is always the Church and some support groups. You know she enjoys your visits and it is good that you can be there for her. Encourage her to become active and find something that will occupy her time and get her out of the house.
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