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Saying Good bye to coach Saylor

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Coach Saylor walks back to his seat after switching out players .

Tom Saylor has been coaching since 1987. He has put in 27 years of giving up family time to be there for his many teams. His best of coaching was is 2003-2004 season when they had a 20-2 season. His more frustrating year was his 2009-2010 season they where 6-10. This past season seem to live up to his expectations.

‘Yeah we could have won more games but we had a few cancelled, Tom  Saylor said. ‘ Thanks for the hard work and if you’re determined to be a basketball player you have to work at it,” Saylor said as he bids a goodbye to coaching.

Vince Nedimyer coached the white boys’ team and has been with Coach Saylor for 5-6 years.

” His positive outlook on everything and how he connects with his players. He is very knowledgeable , someone you can count on and wants the best for the kids, ” Nedimeyer said. ” Thanks for everything you have done for me as a player and coach. I will miss coaching with you and wish you the best ,” Nedimeyer said.

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Let’s go team ! Last game of the season with his team. Players gather around to hear the game plan for the ending season.

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 Get your head in the game !Player Trevor Miller talks to Coach Saylor. Boys played the last game against ninth grade white team.
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Saylor to the rescue !Coach Saylor walks back to his seat after switching out players . Coach Smith is the eighth grade coach and sits beside coach Saylor to help.

 

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Win Win !Coach Saylor watches his players in the last game of the season. Boys gave Saylor a ending win.

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Let’s go boys !Coach Saylor directs the boys as they go on offense. Coach smith sits beside him helping.
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Come on Jake !Coach Saylor gives words of wisdom to Jake Hord. Coach Saylor calls out plays for the boys to perform.
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Saying good bye ! Tom Saylor has a wall of all the teams he has coached over the years. He has coached for 27 years.

 

 

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