The Tennessee Volunteer mens’ basketball team has been on a tour of central Europe, playing exhibition games and doing some touristy-type things.
However, on the tour, Coach Pearl took his team to the site of the Terezin Concentration Camp. Coach Pearl, as a Jew and a coach and teacher of young people had some very nice thoughts to pass along while there. He wrote a special for the Knoxville News-Sentinel that I think is worthwhile for you all to check out.
I love this guy. He’s genuine, real, and exactly what you see. He has a commitment to his family, his team, and his community that is unlike any other person in a similar position I’ve ever seen. Taking the time away from the X’s and O’s to teach his players about something important for life outside of basketball shows me all I need to know about his priorities
excellent post Brendan. It shows the importance of having a coach teach more than just shooting and transition defense. Coaching is teaching and his lesson about life and living together is invaluable.
Geez, you’re making it hard for Connecticut fans to continue making fun of the Vols, ya know.
It was Jay’s post, not mine — though I’m a big fan of Bruce Pearl too. Anyway Connecticut fans aren’t required to hate the Vols, only the Lady Vols. :)
August 14th, 2007 at 8:18:35 am
Shhh….don’t tell Illini fans what a great guy he is. :D
August 14th, 2007 at 10:13:54 am
excellent post Brendan. It shows the importance of having a coach teach more than just shooting and transition defense. Coaching is teaching and his lesson about life and living together is invaluable.
Geez, you’re making it hard for Connecticut fans to continue making fun of the Vols, ya know.
August 14th, 2007 at 10:45:47 am
It was Jay’s post, not mine — though I’m a big fan of Bruce Pearl too. Anyway Connecticut fans aren’t required to hate the Vols, only the Lady Vols. :)
August 14th, 2007 at 2:43:48 pm
A wise and inspirational man.