In early November, the tennis head coaching position (high school)
became available in our school district. I was
actually subbing at Brady's school that
day when the secretary gave me the heads up.
I think before the day was over, Eric had faxed
his application to the district office.
To say he was excited is a huge understatement!
Eric waited and waited....and finally had his interview
one day last week. He sat in the office as three other
canidates (that he knows of) interviewed before him.
His 3:30 interview turned into 4:30...
as the other interviews ran longer.
After 22 minutes with the principal and athletic director,
he was on his way home.
Eric went into the interview prepared and confident.
And then, he spent the entire weekend driving me crazy
analyzing why he might or might not get the job.
We didn't tell Brady anything.
He didn't know that Coach Ben was leaving
and he didn't know that Eric had an interview.
Finally, on Tuesday afternoon, Eric got a phone call
and was offered the position! He called me right away.
I was so excited for him and relieved. I know how
much he wanted this. Eric could not wait to get
home from work to tell Brady!
Eric is already busy preparing....the boys season starts in just two months.
He has big shoes to fill with this tennis program.
But, I believe it won't take him long.
He's an excellent coach and amazing with the kids.
And, he's already good to go with a super cute manager and ball boy!
26 comments:
Congrats to Eric! I know he'll do great and what a wonderful opportunity for Brady as well. Have a wonderful weekend!
That is such good news Kerri -- it was meant to be! So happy for all of you!
This is so great! You guys have such a great thing going, and this seems like icing on the cake! Congrats to all of you guys!
That picture of the your boys hugging is priceless. I love it. Congratulations. That is so wonderful to do something that you love so much!! Good for him!
Congratulations Eric!!! Is Eric a high school teacher as well? I love Brady's note to him!! I have a note that is sitting on my dresser that Gennifer wrote to her Daddy, 23 years ago when we started to work for our family business. It is precious! I will share it soon.
: ) Kris
What a lovely letter to his dad. It's so different in Canada where most club sports are coached by volunteers. Congratulations to Eric, can't wait to hear about the season.
Dana
Oh mygoodness. How exciting. Congrats. Sheer joy in the faces of your boys there. Hope you celebrate great this weekend.
How did I miss the fact that Eric was as into tennis as Brady! Soooo exciting for you all! Congrats!
Love that last photo!!
Way to go Eric!
Congratulations to Eric, and I can tell that Brady is beaming too...you can see it in that note. Congrats to all of you.
wahooooo!! congratulations to your whole family - what wonderful news, kerri!! that note that brady wrote to him is amazing ... frame that one for sure :)
so happy for ALL of you!!
How exciting for him!!
Congratulations, I bet he has a blast.
I just saw on Gennifer's Blog that you have located a Trader Joe's not too far from you. Okay..you must try the chocolate covered raspberry stiks. And if you like red wine, the Two Buck Chuck red wine is worth a try. And they have a frozen chicken breast that is to die for, and for the life of me I can't remember what it is called. Oh shoot!!!! I am thinking, thinking, thinking!!! Well, have fun, and don't forget to pick up a can of their Breakfast Blend coffee beans, and some granola...it is good, but not as good as my homemade!! Have fun..you will be a convert, and driving those 29 miles twice a month at least!!
How fabulous!!!
Yes, I am a sap... but this post made me all teary eyed!!
The pictures-- so sweet!
And I guess I didn't realize, until this post, that he was an 'actual' coach.... I realized it was his calling, with the little pro he has in his own house, but I didn't know that he did it for a job?!
VERY COOL and CONGRATS to you all!!
That is so GREAT!!! Congrats to Eric
Oh that is so wonderful. What great news!!!! Brady's note is priceless. So happy for your family. :)
Congrats! That is awesome news!
That is sooooo exciting!! Wow!!!!
What a neat experience it will be for your whole family.
The letter that Brady wrote to his dad is so loving and fantastic. It's obvious this boy loves his dad!!
You guys are truly The Tennis Family now :-D
Awww! Congrats!
Yay for Eric and Yay for Brady! Fun times ahead for them, and for you. What great news.
Congrats to Eric!! Now run out and buy yourself a very warm parka for spring tennis!! and some warm boots! What a sweet post...love Brady's letter to Eric. Now let me know how the tennis photography goes for you..I have NOT figured it out yet!! hugs, cathy
Oh, Kerri, that's so cool! Congrats to Eric.
Chrissy
This is wonderful!! Congratulations!
I love Brady's note!
Congratulations to Eric! This is wonderful news! Brady sure looks happy!! Wishing them all the best!
Blessings,
Jill
How incredibly exciting!!!! I had no idea Eric coached. No wonder Brady is such a pro already!
Congratulations!!!! Here's to a winning season. :)
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