05/19/2018
Wildcat family, I am writing this to inform those who do not know that I was relieved of my coaching duties in March. Though it is a tough pill to swallow, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my alma mater as HC of Boys Basketball. Thank you to Dr. Roberts and the Administration for hiring me and giving me this opportunity over the past 5 years. Thank you to my coaching staff for being loyal and being there for me through the ups and downs. You guys don't understand how you carried me and pushed me at the same time. Teddy, you are a big bro to me, thanks for helping me see what i needed to see. Jarrett, watching you grown from a former player to a great up and coming coach is one of my greatest accomplishments. Dominique you been with me from the beginning days as a teammate, Workman and to the big stage. You were there throughout the entire journey and always stayed loyal and put BT first even in the midst of tragedy and additional duties as a son and uncle. You are my brother not just my fraternity brother. DJ you don't understand how key you were to this program's success. I don't view you as an assistant, you were my Co Head Coach. You challenged me, fought with me, and for me and are the definition of loyal. You gave me confidence each practice and game because i knew you were by my side. My biggest hope is that you one day look in the mirror and see the amazing man, coach, mentor, educator that you are. Thank you to the parents who entrusted me and the coaching staff to teach and mentor your children. Thank you to the players who trusted us to coach and lead you into battle. The relationships we built is more important than any win. Thank you to the Wildcat community and alumni for the trust, support, and encouragement over the years. Thank you to my mentors who encouraged me and shared their nuggets of wisdom, it really helped me grow as a coach and as a man. Thank you Ms. Rush for everything you did behind the scenes with the program, driving, staying on top of grades, keeping the books, and leading our mentorship program. Thank you Ms. Charmaigne for leading the booster club and fundraisers and concession stand. Thank you Jasmine Mrs. Randolph, Mrs. Little, Ms. Owens, Mrs. Reynolds, Ms. Holley for helping run the program and taking care of the boys. Thank you Ms. Smith for helping with paperwork and making sure our gates were taken care of. Thank you Mrs. Bernstein for capturing moments and big games over the years, I will be able to look back and re live moments and games because of you. Thank you Mr. Stallworth for keeping the clock and being there throughout this journey. Thank you Mr. Roland for keeping the games hyped with your MC skills. Thank you Mr. Bennett for all you have done for me and the program. Thank you to all the managers who filmed games, washed clothes, and kept our players hydrated during practices and games. Thanks Coach Brown for having a great working relationship and the support you've shown me. Beta Lane for life. Thank you Coach Ward for showing me how to be a better coach and man. Your humility and maturity has been an amazing thing to witness and learn from. Thank you to the Williams family and Mrs. Ross for taking our family under your wings. Thank you to the coaches I've competed against. Best of luck to your programs in the future. Last but not least thank you to my wife for being there to support me, the sacrifices you've made so that I could follow my dream. The late nights, long road trips, taking care of our children and allowing me to help others. Thank you for all the work behind the scenes to make sure everything stayed afloat. When things got tough you pushed me to continue and gave me confidence to go on. Again thank you to all who gave me an opportunity, supported me, and assisted in any way with this program. It has truly been an honor.
