Great photo.... remembering my favorite old coach

Mercer & Boyle County- Photo by Morgan Reed

We did an OTA with the Boyle County Rebels this morning and it was very productive. When we got done, Coach Chuck Smith and his team were kind enough to take a picture with my team, the Mercer County Titans.

My Dad was the head football coach at both schools when I was growing up. First at Boyle and then Mercer. My Dad passed away on October 1st in 2015. Some days are tougher missing him than others, but the last few weeks have been especially tough. I think the start of football season and being back at his old game field (now our practice field), every time I turn the corner, I see something that reminds me of him. 

Yesterday, Commonwealth Attorney Richie Bottoms spoke to our team. Richie played for my Dad at Boyle. What he told my kids about playing for my Dad meant alot to me. 

The Titans & Rebels had two great hours of football today. I thought we both did a good job and I enjoyed working with their program because their kids and coaches are outstanding. 

My Dad would have enjoyed the day. I really miss him and wish he could have been there. But, I will count my blessings and be glad for the many days that I WAS with him on the Rebel field and Mercer field when I was growing up. For just a moment today, I felt like a little kid and he was with me. 

I am thankful for this picture. There is one person missing that needed to be in it, but at least there were moments it felt like he was there.