Wednesday, August 23, 2006
During my junior year as the heavyweight on the West High wrestling team, I learned something about my coach.
Chuck was the type of coach that we all knew that if we did not perform up to expectations, we'd better head for the visitor's bench rather than come back for what we knew would be a good butt chewin'.
However, while participating at the regional tournament in Olympia, I overheard Chuck talking with our team captain, Rich Kabelac on the way back to our hotel. The question was what did Kabelac, a mid-weight, think would be best meal for the smaller guys to eat that evening. Kabby responded that he thought omelets would be good. Chuck said, " Omelets for all it is."
I learned that he did value the opinions of others who were in the know and that what was good for part of his team, was good for all of his team.
Albert Ungren...West High Class of 1972
