[mr.charlie hustle]

This thread is about probably one of the best high school baseball games that anyone could possibly want to see. I do not want to take away from both teams as every kid that got on the feild, played with his heart. It was an awesome experience and I wish the best to Paintsville for the rest of the tournament. The tigers bunch of kids that I have watched grow up in sports.
And for P-Burg nothing to be ashamed of and evrything to look forward to.

Now I will digress and comment on what is obviously a jealousy based comment .


I usually don't comment and try to temper my comments BUT. Coach simpkins came into his head coaching position last year the day before the first game, only had 17 players with only 5 having varsity experience. His accomplishments on the feild has already been discussed in previous posts.

NOW to my point. Not only has Coach Simpkins taught these kids baseball, he has also taught them to win with Humility, lose with dignity and honor, and play to their potential. I have also seen him spend many weekends preparing to host the regional tournament last year. He has been a big factor in making improvements on the feild. He has inspired kids to play parents to participate and fans to come enjoy the games. He could have taken the low road and lost his temper due to frustration on more than one occasion, instead he has handled himself in a very respectful manner towards the kids, umpires and other people,something you only see from very few coaches. Yes I am close to the team and yes I have a son that plays for him actually 2. I will tell you this, as much as I appreciate him teaching them to be an athelete, I am even more thankful that he teaches them to be respectful and productive students and citizens.

I will not comment publically further but I will entertain any private conversations.

Simpkins is again a good friend and clear class act. Just glad that he was able to do what he does well.