Coaches and managers
I thought this would be a good place for me to mention Boyertown assistant wrestling coach John Cooley. He announced his retirement from coaching wrestling after the PIAA state tournament earlier in the month. Cooley has been part of the coaching staff of the wrestling team for 18 years. As an assistant coach, Cooley doesn't get a lot of press, but don't underestimate the contribution he has made the the rise of the Boyertown wrestling coach in the time he has been there. He is dedicated to the sport and to the Boyertown team and deserves at the very least a Thank-You for the job he has done for the Boyertown wrestling program. Heis a one of a kind coach.
Speaking of coaches, I believe this is somewhere around the 37th season that Boyertown softball coach Sue Benfield has been guiding the softball team. So far, she hasn't announced any retirement plans, but that doesn't mean we can't give her props (can a 48-year-old use that work) for her dedication to her sport and her players for nearly four decades.
I believe Joe Miller is in his 36th season as the coach of the Boyertown girls' track team. In a time when coaches seem to get "burned out', coaching for that amount of time is amazing. It's not an easy job and there are a huge amount of hassles a coach has to put up with during a season. To do that for four decades is a notable accomplishment.
Staying on the coaches theme, I advise you to check out Matthew Teague's first (of nine) article on Charlie Manual on phillymag.com. It gives a good insight on a manager who has the reputation of being a dim bulb. I've always given Charlie more credit than most. He took a team that had questionable starting pitching (and less than stellar bullpen) and took them to the top of the N.L. East last year. His teams have always been near the top of the standings (even with Cleveland) and his players love him. He may make a few strategy decisions we all scratch our heads about, but he seems to get the most out of his players. I don't believe that is a coincidence. Keep it going Charlie. This time take us to a world championship. We certainly need one in Philly.
Speaking of coaches, I believe this is somewhere around the 37th season that Boyertown softball coach Sue Benfield has been guiding the softball team. So far, she hasn't announced any retirement plans, but that doesn't mean we can't give her props (can a 48-year-old use that work) for her dedication to her sport and her players for nearly four decades.
I believe Joe Miller is in his 36th season as the coach of the Boyertown girls' track team. In a time when coaches seem to get "burned out', coaching for that amount of time is amazing. It's not an easy job and there are a huge amount of hassles a coach has to put up with during a season. To do that for four decades is a notable accomplishment.
Staying on the coaches theme, I advise you to check out Matthew Teague's first (of nine) article on Charlie Manual on phillymag.com. It gives a good insight on a manager who has the reputation of being a dim bulb. I've always given Charlie more credit than most. He took a team that had questionable starting pitching (and less than stellar bullpen) and took them to the top of the N.L. East last year. His teams have always been near the top of the standings (even with Cleveland) and his players love him. He may make a few strategy decisions we all scratch our heads about, but he seems to get the most out of his players. I don't believe that is a coincidence. Keep it going Charlie. This time take us to a world championship. We certainly need one in Philly.
Labels: Benfield, Charlie Manual, Cooley
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