You Were Right | laurenrecall's Blog

Dear Coach, 
 
I know very little about football and less about coaching. I do however know that my child is a better man today, having played for you. 
 
This boy never played a down before his Freshman year and to accomplish what he has, makes me very proud of the young man I call, Stinky. I am extremely grateful to you, your staff and his teammates for the education and support he has received, we have received. 
 
I know my child. I know his ways. I saw a look of such pride and happiness when he removed his helmet last night. Openly expressing his joy is not his way. A void filled. He chose to fill a huge hole in his heart with determination to improve. Last night, that hard work paid off. 
 
Coach, you helped him get there. He wanted, he needed, to prove to you, that you didn't waste your time, concern, energy. It is his way of saying thank you. He's not done. He'll give you everything he can to get you to the next level. I promise you, I will stand behind him and push as necessary. 
 
I've hated you for three years.  I thought you were abusive. I could never verbalize these things to you, but I do believe I need to say them as much as you deserve to hear them.  I was wrong.  You were what he needed. 

Congratulations and thank you, Coach. Thank you for helping me raise my beautiful boy. I'm very proud of the end product. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Stinky's Mom