[wayne77]

I think its great what this young man is doing for not only the kids of Estill County, but the game of football as well. I remember watching this young man play, and I've seen him coach a game or two over the last couple of years. One thing you will never be able to say about this coach is that he doesn't work hard. He has proved on the field, in the classroom, and in the coaching profession that he will put forth the effort needed and then some. I watched this young man from the time he was little (he is a year younger than my son) and he exemplifies leadership, and all of its qualities. I've seen it from him in many aspects of sports, from little league baseball, middle school basketball, high school football, and now coaching at the middle school and high school levels. I think it is great what he is doing for these kids, he is giving back, and he is also one of the most knowledgable in this area about the double wing due to running the offense as a player or coach for the last 7 years. He has no problem being a leader, trust me, he's pointed my son in the right direction a time or two. And I think it is amazing that he is attempting to coach two football teams while holding a part time job, and being a full time college student. This is not a situation people should have a problem with, this is something that should be highlighted. As some others have said with todays 19 year olds it's mostly about chasing women, and the consumption of alcohol, for this young man to show this much responsibility, and maturity is something that should be rewarded. Congratulations to all of his coaches, and parents, you should be proud of the young man you have molded.