RUNNING THE BOARDS WITH COACH ED LEONARD

 

Hello Campers and Parents!!!

 First of all, I want to say "thank you" for allowing me to coach you.   Secondly,  the other coaches and the medical staff deserve a huge "thank you" for doing such a great job.   I sincerely hope everyone had fun because I know I did.   I am really glad to see how the camps have grown over the years, which is the result of the hard work that Monica, Cyndee, Larry and the other organizers have done. 

The one thing that astonishes me about these camps is how well everyone gets along.   I have worked countless camps over the years, but these camps have the best atmosphere.  Everyone is always very encouraging and accepting of one another.  These camps aren’t like normal basketball camps; they're more like family reunions!  Many of you have become friends over the years, which is pretty rare for a week long or less camp.  That just shows you how special these camps are.

Remember that life is always going to have its obstacles; you just have to be able to adapt and work with it.  I hope that, over the years, I have taught you as much as you have taught me. I don’t want to sound like a parent but, make sure you stay on top of your schoolwork.  I had better not hear of anyone slacking on their studies!!!!

 Thanks again, to everyone that is involved with the Slam Dunk for Diabetes Camps.  I hope to see you return each year.

Sincerely,

 Coach Leonard
 

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up."