Hamden Hall Country Day School
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
Educating Students in PreSchool through Grade 12
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RECORDS VS. RELATIONSHIPS
The Game against The King School resulted in my 500th win as a high school coach.
As I look back on my coaching career many things come to light.
A National Championship at the JCC.
Coaching the United States Maccabi Team in Mexico City in 1979
The beginning of High School coaching at Hamden Hall starting in 1993.
8 New England Championships and 6 Fairchester League Championships
The move to Florida and building a Pine Crest program over 11 years with a school that had never won a Basketball Championship. We won 3 State Championships and made it to the State Final Four in six consecutive years.
But at the end of the day it is about Relationships and Not Records.
They are only numbers.
Last night and today I have heard from so many former players/coaches and friends congratulating me, “you were more than a coach and made a difference in my life”.
That is what it is all about.
My Wife and I have been invited to 8 weddings of former players. What bigger compliment can a coach have than to be remembered long after high school and college?
At the end of the day we all have the opportunity to make a difference and to add to society. I can honestly say the administrators, students- athletes, managers and coaches have more meaning to me than just the number of wins.
There are so many names from the past that have meaning:
Zac, Avery, Harry, Scott, Casey, Matt, Danny, Keivon, James, Jonathan, Keith, LeAndre, Alex, Taylor, Eric, Carl ,Janet, Jack, Bruce, Bob, Jim, Jay, Chaz, Tim, Lindsey, Mark, Kevin, Tyrone, Evan, Anthony, Greg, Elena, Brandon, Edward, Jeff, Travis, Travon, Joe, AJ, Antonio, Chandler ,Chris, Ian, Aaron, Ryan, Romas, Lance, Ben, Kalvin, Will, Ike, Jeremiah Tevin, Billy, Brett, Veerain, Miles, Nick, Karl ,Jonah, Marcus.
I am not sure how long I will continue to coach but I know the value and the meaning of relationships and I wouldn’t trade them for anything….
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
