Memories
from the Past...
On
more than one occasion we were made to realize that the action
of one reflects on ALL of the others.
Do
you remember Perry Martinez, full of enthusiasm at our night
game with Santa Rosa saying, "lets go Bearcats"?
How
about when I scolded John Rahm for always saying "I know".
I told him to quit saying that because it was driving me nuts
and he said ... "I know".
We
could always count on the pool maintenance man, Stan, from
Poland, who would give guest lectures...and he seemed to be
understood better than I was.
You
may not have known it then, but the whole world can know it
now. One of most treasured keepsakes ever given to me by any
team is the placque, currently hanging on my family room wall,
presented to me at the awards banquet by captain, Jamey Wright,
that reads:
MR. DONNER
You taught us how to shoot the ball
And how to drive ball-side.
But the most important thing you did
Was to teach us Bulldog pride.
If
I ever wanted to help people learn anything, it is to work
hard and take pride in what you have accomplished.
The first and only CSM Water Polo "Coach's Award"
was awarded to Jamey Wright for his dedication and inspiration
along with his father's unique ability to keep referees off
of my back.
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