<p>“Now Opie’s kid’s D3 coach? Bring the tar and feathers.”</p>
<p>His HS coach, whom I did not get until senior year went just the opposite. My S was part of the knowledge bowl team for his HS (they won state that year) and he had a soccer game conflict with a match. His HS soccer looked him square in the eye and asked whose committment did he first make. The knowledge bowl team,</p>
<p>“fine, your starting spot will be here when you get back, keep your commitments. Do a good job.” </p>
<p>So for every one we want to tar and feather, another catches by complete surprize. His HS coach also wrote one of the most compelling letters of recogmendation on his behalf to earn him some youth soccer scholarship money. After spending 4 years of back and forth, good and bad with the guy, he writes a great letter, honest and deep. They both taught each other something.</p>