Posted on June 19, 2018 by coachdeck
Yesterday, we shared Bill Plaschke’s great article about volunteer dad coaches in honor of Father’s day. The same paper also employs one of our favorite columnists, Chris Erskine and he wrote a tear-jerker that we’d love you to read while you think about your own families. Happy Father’s Day.
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Posted on June 18, 2018 by coachdeck
Hopefully, all the dads out there were spoiled rotten yesterday and had a great day. Be we think you still deserve more so we’d like to share this article from Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times which he wrote to honor the volunteer coach dad, something we’ve been doing for over a decade!
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Posted on May 7, 2018 by coachdeck
One of our favorites, the Los Angeles Times’ Eric Sondheimer, loves to spotlight the good in high school sports. While he covers the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, we’re certain this his uplifting message will be appreciated by all, no matter where you are.
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Posted on February 12, 2018 by coachdeck
In our modern era where high school players will transfer from one school to the supposedly greener pastures of another to, (they hope) better their chances of a scholarship, get more playing time, etc. the Los Angeles Times’ Eric Sondheimer salutes those who chose to stay at their schools for four years and who were rewarded.
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Posted on December 11, 2017 by coachdeck
We all know that health concerns are driving down participation in football. But let’s not forget the positives playing the sport can bring. The Los Angeles Times’ Eric Sondheimer always seems to find that special story and his article about football powerhouse Corona Centennial and their coach Matt Logan is no exception. Here is guessing these young men have no regrets about playing the sport.
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Posted on October 10, 2017 by coachdeck
Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times always, (in our opinion) has the right perspective when it comes to his reporting on high school sports. In his latest article he highlights a player on a team that has fallen on hard times, who also has the right perspective.
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Posted on May 8, 2017 by coachdeck
The Los Angeles Times’ Eric Sondheimer has written yet another piece we’d love to share. This one about 94 year-old Chuck Hatfield, who helps out with the varsity baseball team, and much more.
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Posted on March 3, 2017 by coachdeck
Even if you don’t like the Dodgers, it is impossible not to love Tommy Lasorda. The Los Angeles Times’ Bill Plaschke has written a humorous and touching piece about this national baseball treasure who is still going strong approaching his 90th birthday.
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Posted on February 17, 2017 by coachdeck
A couple of days ago we brought you the story of a high school basketball game gone wrong. Today we celebrate Friday with the flip-side. The Los Angeles Times’ Eric Sondheimer writes of Fremont High School (CA) soccer coach Roberto Gonzalez and the positive influence he brings to his players on and off the field.
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Posted on February 8, 2017 by coachdeck
Want to read something that will motivate you, and will take you away from the anger and divisiveness swirling around our world today? The Los Angeles Times’ Bill Plaschke has just the prescription with his moving story about the Lucerne Valley High School basketball team that doesn’t win a lot of games, but will win your heart.
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