Some may even be future coaches themselves. In an article in the Rockland Standard Tom Grady, Braintree High School softball coach, remembers the coaches who made an impact on his life:
“I guess the first was Bob Lee, he was my CYO coach at Sacred Heart parish in Roslindale,” said Grandy.
Another coach who he admired was his high school basketball coach at Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Ronnie Perry. “He was inspiring and he taught us how to win,” remembers Grandy, who went on to a business career instead of one in education.
Sean Kiely, who retired after 23 years of coaching soccer at Hamilton Catholic high school left a long-lasting legacy according to the TheSpec.com. Co-coach John Ivanic said:
"I was crushed," said Crusaders' co-coach John Ivanic. "I've worked with him for eight years. He has been an inspiration to me. He's taught me a lot about being a good human being and a coach."
Take some time, today, to reflect on the coach or coaches that have made an impact on your life. What was thier legacy? How can you do the same for others?
