One of the reasons that my son is playing college baseball for this gentleman. It's about more than athletics, winning ballgames or getting to the "next level."

http://www.etsubucs.com/sports/baseball/diary/01_04_04.asp

Bob,
"Doing nothing is still a course of action"

Sorry for browsing the "other forums", but that was very inspirational and great reading.

Most deserving of posting in the general items forum for all to read.

Frank

PASSION - "There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those."

Bob:

I never met coach Skole but have heard only kind words on his behalf. Now I know why everyone is so high on him.

He is a real special coach! What Class!

You can't help but be extremely impressed with the way Coach Skole presents himself and the ETSU program.

WHEW!!!! Awesome article. : thumbA:

If you can't have your cake and eat it too, what are you supposed to do with it?

Too bad news like this doesn't make the paper or the TV.

"If you make every game a life and death proposition, you're going to have problems. For one thing, you'll be dead a lot."

Now you know why some kids like my son turn down much larger schools to play for Tony Skole.

Only 37 more days until opening game !

Growing old is Mandatory; Growing up is Optional!

Ubelievable example of what type of man we want to turn our young players over to when it is time for them to leave home.. There is more to life than baseball and this coach shows it in everyway..

I wil be honored to meet him in May when they play WVU if you Roger or Bob can arrange that.

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"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole."

"JustMom"

As a player for Coach Skole, I know that it is an honor to play for him. For high school players looking into college programs, do not overlook ETSU and Coach Skole, he's a great coach.

Coach Skole is a "class act". He would have to be to put up with the people he has to..

Seriously, his article shows the type of person he really is - Top Tier!

Nice article,
Makes you want to go out and locate the best spot in the yard to set your flagpole.
Fungo

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

Wow,

East Tennessee has just become my favorite College baseball team!

Thanks Bob for letting us know about the article and Coach Skole ....my hats off to you.

My son was recruited by ETSU this year, and on our visit to J.C. we met and talked with Coach Skole. We met with him in his office, we visited and had dinner with players and his family in his home, and when we got back to our hotel the 2nd night my wife asked me what I thought........my reply was that I knew we could trust this man with our son. What more can a parent ask?

This seems a hollow endorsment in that my son chose another school that he felt fit his own personality/skill/ambitions a little better, however, it does not deminish my perception of Coach Skole (or Nate Goulet - his Asst). What you see is what you get....your path is clear, you will know where you stand, and you will be held accountable......and I passed that on to another parent who's son did chose ETSU. Coach Skole is taking the steps to make ETSU a competitive team for the future...in the mean time your son would be in good hands.

Guys.....
only 21 days to go


"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"

BO

Are you disgruntled about something?

Libelous posts will get you no where