This may not be a lacrosse story but my high school soccer coach influenced me and my life far beyond my years of playing for him. He is still a friend after almost 30 years. His words of encouragement and also constructive criticism echo in my head to this day. He grounded me at a time when I thought I was infallible and invincible. Thank you to those who feel its more than just a paycheck and take a vested interest in the young lives that they help mold.