Coastal Academy - Retrospect Yearbook (Myrtle Beach, SC)

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Coaches' Corner When they discuss athletics, most people spend a great deal of time discussing the talent of the athletes themselves. However, the coach cannot be discounted and can often be the most important element of a team. Whether it be basketball or golf season, the coaches at Coastal Academy spend long hours develop- ing their respective teams. This iob of providing leadership for a squad is not always an easy one. GOLF Coached by Dr. Henry Evans Dr. Evans explains that he enioys coaching for many reasons. To him, the most enioyable part is seeing the boys striving together toward a com- mon goal. Even though he loves to see his team win, Dr. Evans places much emphasis on each team mem- ber contributing and all working together successfully. He states that drawbacks are also a part of coaching. One of the shortcomings is the Monday-morn- ing quarterback, says the coach. This is the athlete who is out for individual achievement. Dr. Evans' most memorable coaching moment came at a time when he was an assistant football coach. His team won two consecu- tive state championships. JAYVEE BASKETBALL Coached by Mr. Carroll Taylor Besides being heodmaster, Mr. Taylor is coach of the JV basketball team. He has always loved athletics, especially basketball. His favorite part of coaching is working with youngsters and helping them develop their talents. He is aware that it is not all fun and Along with the thrill of victory many hours of work and sleepless nights. However, he adr that he has experienced numer great things during his coach career, so many that it is impossi to name one as being most memc ble.

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lil Poker is the name of this game and winning the pot is the aim. Alec lvey enioys raking in the money from Louis LaBruce, Scott Miles, Kelly Neal, and Lewis Butler. l2l One of the newest rages is the game of backgammon. Kris Howland attempts to out maneuver Rene' Bellamy in this game of strategy.

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GIRLS' BASKETBALL Coached by Mr. Dale Johnson Mr. Johnson played basketball throughout his high school and col- lege years. Because he loves the sport, and enioys the challenge of building a successful team, he became the girls' coach. According to him, the greatest part of coaching is the pride in a team and the respect that is earned. The greatest problem is the athlete who is out for the sole purpose of enhancing his social life. His biggest moment came when he was in high school and coached the iunior girls to a powder- puff football championship! BOYS' BASKETBALL Coached by Mr. Buddy Rogers As athletic director and head coach, Mr. Rogers finds coaching to be challenging, rewarding, and exciting. He says, Coaches can be instrumental in the development of young people, and I hope I am mak- ing at least a token contribution. Mr. Rogers observes that in order to be a coach, he has to be willing to do without a lot of things, be unable to hear, and unable to tell time. lf a coach is to do a good job, there is little or no time for anything else, he says. Even though he has had many great experiences, he hopes his most memorable has yet to occur. When we reach the point where everyone on the team, including myself, is doing his best, I am sure that will be a moment l'll always remember.