Coach,

First of all, thank you. Thank you for all the times you've pushed me to be a better athlete. Thank you for the times you've shown me how to be a good person, how to deal with defeat and be modest with victory. Even though I'm no longer in sports anymore, nor are you my coach anymore, the lessons you've taught me still impact my life today.

Since we're from such a small town, you still know everything happening in my life, especially thanks to my parents. And I'm sorry for each time I may have disappointed you. I know some of the decisions have not been the smartest, but I hope you know that I'm trying. Because the most important lesson you have taught me is to keep trying, so thank you.

It's like you're still on the sidelines, cheering me on, and when needed, yelling at me to try harder. This still applies to my life today, and while you may not physically still be there and not coaching me in my sport, I know what you would want me to do. You would want me to keep going because this life is definitely not for quitters. And if you quit, you lose.

I also want to thank you for helping me become the person I am. To not be a bragger, and to be the best person I can be. Thank you for showing me how to treat people with respect, and how important it is to build relationships. Thank you for teaching me how to take criticism so I can be a person people can work with it. I can't thank you for how much you've impacted my life through my six years of being coached by you. Without you, I would not be the person I am today, so please keep cheering me on and being my coach.

With love,

Me