Jim calhoun Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hall of fame coach Bob Read was honored as he coached his final home dual after 40 plus years at Plymouth high school. It was a special night watching past wrestlers come from literally all over the country to honor him. Coach hates any attention on himself but this was well deserving. I’ve known this man over 40 years and I can honestly say I’ve never met a man with more class, ethics and integrity in my life. The video tribute showed countless former wrestlers share how they have become the husbands, fathers and men they are because of the time and care coach poured into their lives. He’s had numerous state qualifiers, placers and champions but the mentoring he has poured into people is what last. I’ve never met a man who hates to lose and loves to win more but it’s the lessons in life that leaves the greatest marks on his wrestlers. He is a man that is driven by his faith, his family and simply pouring into young men’s lives. I felt like I was peeling an onion all night! Thank you coach Read for all you’ve done in this great sport in Plymouth and in Indiana. Well deserved. Russian, Coach Brobst, Anthony Snyder and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Humble Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 As an opposing admirer, Coach Read is the epitome of the coaching profession strives to be. The previous post was right on, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Wadkins Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) CLASS ACT!! One of the finest men I have ever had the privilege of coaching against. Edited January 20, 2020 by Coach Wadkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Snyder Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/17/2020 at 8:14 AM, Jim calhoun said: Hall of fame coach Bob Read was honored as he coached his final home dual after 40 plus years at Plymouth high school. It was a special night watching past wrestlers come from literally all over the country to honor him. Coach hates any attention on himself but this was well deserving. I’ve known this man over 40 years and I can honestly say I’ve never met a man with more class, ethics and integrity in my life. The video tribute showed countless former wrestlers share how they have become the husbands, fathers and men they are because of the time and care coach poured into their lives. He’s had numerous state qualifiers, placers and champions but the mentoring he has poured into people is what last. I’ve never met a man who hates to lose and loves to win more but it’s the lessons in life that leaves the greatest marks on his wrestlers. He is a man that is driven by his faith, his family and simply pouring into young men’s lives. I felt like I was peeling an onion all night! Thank you coach Read for all you’ve done in this great sport in Plymouth and in Indiana. Well deserved. Well said, Jim! Plymouth has been blessed to have Coach Read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Hartman Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Coach Read is truly a class act one of the best coaches I had the pleasure to coach across the mat from. He helped me as a young coach with some tips and advice that I used throughout my career. Plymouth High school was lucky to have one of the states all time best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFlatt Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I agree with all the comments made about Coach Read. Always into every match with his athletes, wanting them to be victorious. A true competitor and an even better person. Every time we matched up against them at the Plymouth Invitational, I knew we were in for a fight. Thanks for posting this Jim and thank you Bob for all the years you have given to the sport and your athletes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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