I began coaching fresh out of high school in 1999 coaching Middle School and shortly after developing the Wyandotte County Kids Wrestling Club. For 8 years I coached kids, mentored kids, met parents, developed friendships, picked kids up, paid fees, bought food and what ever it takes. I offered a wrestling program with no membership fees what so ever (yeah, I know bad for business).
On Monday, I was hand delivered a letter from the Asst. Superintendent stating that she questions my ability yo protect the health, safety, and welfare of students under my care. I was fired within the hour of this letter being received by my administrator. Noone can tell me what I did wrong, however the Ass. Superintendent said I was wrong for charging a $25 fee for my summer camp.
I currently have 45 middle school students, 28 high school students, and another 30 kids in the kids program who are now with out a coach. We were locked out the building last night even though I have an active building permit.
I have done ever thing in my power to build and promote wrestling in my area. I know it was an up hill battle but I battle I was willing to fight to give kids an opportunity. I have some great kids who wrestled for me in the past and some kids who really have a love and passion for the sport. Since I coach middle school as well there are some kids who I have had the honor to coach for the last 6-8 years. Right now all of that including my kids club is gone.
The business of it is maybe they have the right to fire me for whatever reason. But NOONE has the right to to but down my name. In the end your name is all you have and I want mine back.
I am asking for anyone and EVERYONE, it doesnt matter if your a parent, student, coach, or administrator who is willing to support me and all the work I put in to please email Dr. Lane at cilane@kckps.org with some positive experience you had with me or my kids. The more email sent the better.
Anyone with advise or wants to communicate directly with me PLEASE do so. I appreciate any and ALL advise and support.
Thanks in advanced. It has been a great 8 year run.
Travius Stokes
traviusstokes@gmail.com
(913) 563-0708
