I just wanted to take a minute to say a special "THANKS" to Coach Carr and Coach Jones for their dedication and fortitude not only while teaching our boys the skills they needed on the field over the past 6 plus years but also for the additional time they have invested in our boys that no one really sees, including me. Not only are they managing their own careers, and families, but they have somehow found time to keep connected with our boys off the field, checking on them throughout the year, attending as many of their school games/functions as possible, spending countless hours and days making contacts with college coach after college coach to be able to place as many players as possible (20 players this year alone - not to mention prior years!!), and the list goes on. Hopefully, as these players venture on to college their level of success, both on the field and in the classroom, will be a continued testament to what Coach Carr and Coach Jones have instilled in each of them over the years - a love for God and family, a lifelong respect for each other, and a desire for excellence by expecting more from themselves.
Over the years, the Monarchs team has been in some difficult situations and Coach Carr and Coach Jones have certainly shown our boys how to conduct themselves with dignity, humility and integrity in all instances - lessons taught by walking the walk, and talking the talk. Titus 2:6-8 just about sums it up "Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us."
May these players remember these years and when their time comes, be ready and willing to give back to the next generation of youth with the same devotion and commitment as Coach Carr and Coach Jones.
From my heart to both of you - thank you Coach Carr and Coach Jones for all that you have done and continue to do - past, present and in the future!
With love and gratitude,
Melissa
Coach Carr, I just wanted to thank you for giving Chris a chance this
summer. I was afraid there would be too many conflicts to make it work
but Chris wanted to give it a shot. I wish we would have found ya'll
years ago. I really admire the way ya'll handle the team.
Thanks again,
Lynn Vaughan
Coach Carr
I want to thank you for letting me play with the Monarchs this past summer. Your help has made it possible for me to continue playing baseball at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. I have attended two weeks of classes and baseball workouts. It has been great. Coach Brehm is an excellant coach and he deserve credit for being a part of my success. I want you to know I am very thankful that you have been a part of my life and made things happen for me.
Thanks again
Jarad Moore
8-30-2008