As a coach, he's awesome. Awesome. He knows his stuff. |
As much as people were like, 'Oh, you're going,' and 'Oh, you got this,' it doesn't matter. You're still just as nervous as everyone else coming out. |
Ben has provided a lot of leadership for us this season. |
He's going to be here for a while. |
I am glad that I am going to state, but I should've done better tonight. I have done better in both the bench and clean and jerk in practice. |
I think the lack of experience has cost us to a degree, but the kids have made some strides and improvements. I've been pleased. |
I'm very optimistic about the future. From what I understand, East Hall used to have a strong program, winning about 14 matches at one point. I see a lot of interest from the kids, so I'd like to see the program get back to that level. |
I've just tried to preach to them to make the commitment necessary in practice and out on the mat to develop a good work ethic. I think that's developed confidence in them, especially in the young ones. |
If we get a feeling that they don't want us, then we'll go elsewhere. We don't want to go through what The Salvation Army went through. |
We also have a lot of support from the administration and the community. I can't tell you how much help I've had. I can't take any of the credit. |