Saturday, February 2, 2019
I am so sad to hear this news. Although I am no longer living in Minnesota, I have very fond memories of Rich coaching my son Ryan in E.P. baseball.
Each Spring, that I found out Rich was going to be Ryan's coach, I knew he and his teammates were going to have a great season!!
Rich was the kind of coach that brought out the best in the boys, by this, I mean , teamwork, integrity, maturity and respect. Yes, base ball skills showed definite improvement but the life skills were so much more important.
In his patient , quieter manner Richt taught the boys to be respectful of themselves and others.
My son is what one would call " spirited" . I clearly remember one game when Ryan was between bases and in what I think is known as a" pickle" , Ryan began to taunt the other team ( much to the delight of his 6th or 7th grade team), Rich quietly pulled him off the field and calmly told him" Ryan you are better than that". Ryan got a l great lesson in sportsmanship that day, one that he has never forgotten.
You see, Rich was like that, fairness and respect were the qualities he taught the boys about the game and more importantly, about life. Rich was a mentor to my son and many other E.P. boys.
I always admired and respect the love and respect and strong sense of family between Rich, Susan, Connor and Kellen.
We had some good times watching in the stands Susan.
Susan, my prayers and my heart go out to you and your sons.
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