Every time I walk on the mat, whether the practice room or at a tournament, I still see Coach Decker congratulating me after winning my first match as a 7th grader. I just hope that I make each kid feel as special after each match, as i did that evening. He had a way of driving you to the edge and then holding you up high when you succeeded. Those of you who know Coach Decker will probably remember a favorite saying of his. He always blamed his lack of chest hair on the fallacy that "hair doesn't grow on well toned muscle". By the way, he was a great government teacher and person, as well as a great coach. Tony and Troy Bettis wrestled for Belleville through "83. I believe that Tony won a state title in '82.