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To My High School Coach

A long-overdue thank you.

Abbie Townsend
Mar 29, 2016
Wittenberg University
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To My High School Coach
Abbie Townsend

Dear Coach,

Let me just start out by saying that I miss you more than you know and I can't thank you enough for everything that you've done for me.

To be completely honest with you, I was very skeptical my freshman year when all of us cheerleaders were told that you were going to be our new coach for basketball season. All of us were, because we had no idea who you were, and I'm sure you could tell a little bit. But looking back on it now, that should've been exciting news.

Through the three years that you were my coach, I knew I could go to you for anything. You have never been just a coach to me, you've been a friend and a mentor. You were always there for me on my worst days, and you probably know me better than most people do. To this day, I can hear your voice in the back of my mind when I need advice. You always told me the complete opposite of what I wanted to hear, but it was always the honest truth and I'm so incredibly grateful for that.

Sometimes we didn't quite see eye to eye, and I know I even let you down a few times. Reflecting on those years, though, I can see now that you were right about basically everything and I probably should've listened to you more often. I'm sure you have known that for awhile now. Even when I did choose the opposite of what you suggested, you always did your best to support me along the way, and I'm so grateful for that support too.

Your advice and ideas have helped shape me into who I am today. I'm more confident, and overall a stronger woman because of you. I most definitely have better style too. Mostly, though, you gave me a sense of class that I'm the most grateful for. I wouldn't be anywhere near who I am without your guidance in my life.

I want to make sure you know that I miss your crazy self, your unwanted-but-always-right advice, and your constant support. I miss all of our laughs and all of our life talks. I'm still sorry for the times that I let you down, and I hope you know that if I could go back and change my actions I would. Thank you for helping me become the person that I am today.

Love,

Your Favorite Cheerleader

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