A message from Coach McDougald:
On Tuesday, January 29th, Levi Knop got the call to the Big Leagues. It seems the Baseball Gods were in need of a Clean Up hitting 3rd baseman and the best teammate anyone could ask for. Levi was a coach’s dream. As a teammate, he was a team first kid who made sure the younger guys felt at home. He always came to practice early with a smile on his face and a commitment to have fun that day playing the game he loved. Most guys run from field work, but not Levi-things like pushing a rake, packing mound clay or dumping trash never bothered him as he was a young man who knew how to work. Levi was a strong student who did not need that “coach’s push” as he was raised to appreciate hard work and strong academics. He was a gentleman. He respected those around him and was kind and uplifting to everyone. This is just a tiny glimpse of the special individual we knew and will always love. To the parents and supporters of THS baseball, I have a message of love and appreciation for each one of you who support the young adults we as coaches are helping to mold. I am especially grateful of the gift I have been given to be a part of the unique beauty and treasure each one of your children provide. Through this unfathomable experience I know my number one objective is to make sure each one of these young men (and women) I have been entrusted with know we love and care about them on an individual basis. Thank you to everyone who has reached out from across the coaching community. Your calls and messages meant more than words can convey. My gift back is advice- tell your team you love them everyday. Coach Erik McDougald #LiveLikeLevi #BeALevi #BeALegend |
The Thomasville High School Athletic Department believes that athletics provides hands-on, practical application for a variety of life lessons. Hard work, self-sacrifice, and perseverance are all skills that can be developed through athletics. Those skills not only make good athletes, but also develop good employees and citizens. Together we can provide our youth with opportunities from these experiences as we groom our future workforce and community leaders.
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