An Open Letter From a Coach to His Team
This letter was penned and submitted by Greenville High School head boys basketball coach, J.C. Eaglesmith, to his 2008-09, Varsity basketball team.
Least We Forget
We projected going in, that this would be a tough season, facing much taller and experienced teams every night. Even so, we prepared to meet our obvious “vertical challenge.” Then, early in the season, to complicate matters even more, we were left with only five players and no bench.
Senior Co-Captains, Taylor Gipe and Matt Reed stepped up to lead us, and along with sophomore, Justin Posch and freshmen, Tucker Willits and Chris Brown, we faced opponents without the benefit of substitutes. When junior, Justin Fogleman decided to join us, we finally could benefit from bench relief. Then senior, Tommy Rogers came on to provide a squad of seven players.
The Northern Section of the CIF includes some 60 plus varsity basketball teams. Our varsity ranked third in steals, 23rd in rebounds and 30th in assists. These statistics show the spirit of “no quit” character in honorably representing Greenville High School, which is equivalent to, #1 and “Champions of Hustle.”
Yes, we would have certainly enjoyed having the “Big Shiny” (scoreboard) light up in our favor more often, however, each of you will always be illuminated by the bright spirit of your commitment and character. We were definitely, “The Proud-The Few” and we gave each other our best.
Best Wishes for the good things in life to each of you on the path of life. It was an honor to respond to your call at practice for, “Coach On Deck.”
Respectfully,
J.C. Eaglesmith
“All for One-One for All”
We here at the Lassen Sports Network applaud and honor, coach Eaglesmith and the 2008-09, Greenville High School Indians boys basketball team.
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Posted: March 2nd, 2009 under GHS Boy's Basketball.
