Originally posted by coachtwink:
Coaches who have been a positive influence in my life (wrestling and otherwise):
My Dad- he coached middle school in Garden City when I was small. I used to watch him and his kids. He is a great individual!
Bill Johnson- Great coach, knows how to develop wrestlers that may not have the most skill and maximize their potential. (I was one of them).
Tony Fiscus- Great Coach (Football and wrestling). Really introduced the team concept of wrestling to us as our Junior High Head Coach.
Jake Durham- As a youngster I would watch Jake coach. I also got to know him through the church, which Jake always attended. A Class act in every respect.
Bruce Graber- A great Football coach who encouraged our success in all aspects of life.
Lee Woodford- A great mentor for young coaches. I learned a lot from him about wrestling, but also about developing good people while in the wrestling room.
Travis Keal- A great role model for wrestlers and a student of the sport.
I know I have left several off of that list, but I didn't realize until just then how lucky I have been during my athletic and coaching career to have dealt with such outstanding people!
Tony Fiscus is a great coach and a better man. He helped me mature as a coach and person while I was his asst. @ Fredonia High School this past year. Thank you Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
