08/06/2023
Parents/players/Canes/Khawks Organization:
It has been a pleasure being part of the organization for over 5 years. I have met many wonderful families/players/and others over my tenure with the program. I have nothing but positive experiences through out my time as a coach. I couldn’t have asked for better people that I have been surrounded by and have met. If it wasn’t for this opportunity I wouldn’t have met such wonderful people/players/ and families. You will always hold a special place in my heart.
First, I really need to thank my wonder wife Jenna. She has always supported my passions whether it was softball, bowling, or coaching. I watch her take care of our kids while I get to do something I love. I couldn’t ask for someone better. I won the lottery when I married her. She has given me two beautiful children and i cherish her dearly.
I would like to thank my assistant coaches Aaron Sidles and Pat Keane. Without these two at my side, I wouldn’t have been able to coach. My work schedule is crazy and it wouldn’t have even been possible. I enjoyed our talks about game strategy and just overall life when there was a break. Thank you again for your support and advice.
Next I would like to thank Kevin Yates for doing the scheduling, hotel stays, rosters and game changer. You made my job way easier without all that stress. It has to be tough being a parent and trying to watch the game while doing all of this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I’d also like to thank Chris Malone and Monte Kenny. Chris has always treated me top notch and any issue I have had he has always been there for me. We have had long conversations about baseball over the phone and life. He does a great job behind the scenes that nobody sees or recognizes. Hats off to him and thank you.
Parents- thank you so much for trusting me with your sons. It has been a wonderful honor to call them my players. I can’t thank you enough for making my job easy and not having to deal with “those parents”. I never heard a complaint about playing time or where my kid hit in the line up. I know some of the games were very hard to watch, but there were lessons to be learned from that. You parents have been wonderful to me and my family.
Players- best of luck to each and everyone one of you. I hope I taught you something that you will always remember wether it be a bad 80’s joke, game strategy, or old school baseball lingo. I hope I made you a better player but most of all a better young man. You have a bright future if you continue to work at it.
Stepping away for the game I have loved since I was 5 is never an easy decision. If I was younger or didn’t have a family of my own, I wouldn’t be. However, I feel like I am missing out of time with them. That time can never be replaced or made up. It has already went by so quickly and do not want to miss anymore.
Best wishes from my family to yours!
