Hard to believe I had to click on the “Memories from the 80’s”!! Where did the time go? 4 great years with Doc in charge! Definitely a coach well ahead of his time! Great role model and incredible dedication to the program. Wish I could make the dinner but I don’t think I’ll be able to fly in from DC that weekend. Thanks! Matt
13 State Championships! Wow! I think about all of the young women and men’s lives Doc has touched over the years, mine Included. I vividly remember my Senior year (1993) and the State Championship we won, when no one (outside of Parkway West) thought we could beat MICDS. That year like all other years Doc wore many hats as a coach, teacher, mentor, motivator, psychologist, and leader. Doc brought together a group of young men and made us all believers that we could win State and we did. Something I’ll never forget. Personally, Doc instilled the belief in me that I could be ‘great’ in the sport of swimming. I credit Doc’s encouragement and guidance for allowing me to go on and swim 4 succesful years in college. I can also credit Doc for influencing my decision to go on and coach, which I did at the collegiate level for 9 years before changing careers a year ago. Thank you for the experiences of 4 great years and for the lessons you taught me which will last a lifetime.
Wow! It’s great to read all of the posts from folks I remember well. Doc has been my inspiration and a supporter all of my life. He gave me a job (6 years at the Country Club), wrote my recommendations to grad school, and was at my wedding. Sure, I remember the great times, conference championships and state titles, but it is the day to day inspiration that has made me a better person and to reach higher than I ever thought I could. Thanks Doc.
Doc was such an inspiration to me. I was really getting burnt out of swimming just before my Freshman year. I almost thought about quitting, but thought I would give high school swimming a try. It was the best thing I did. Doc’s dedication, concern, and support gave me whole new outlook on swimming and life. Often it was the time when I was out of the pool in English class or while working at the Country Club that Doc would give me his philosophy and wisdom. I credit his guidance with giving me a better better perspective of the world around me.
Thank you, Doc.
Michelle Miltenberger 1992
August 29, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hard to believe I had to click on the “Memories from the 80’s”!! Where did the time go? 4 great years with Doc in charge! Definitely a coach well ahead of his time! Great role model and incredible dedication to the program. Wish I could make the dinner but I don’t think I’ll be able to fly in from DC that weekend. Thanks! Matt
September 16, 2008 at 2:48 am
Agreed. Daily jokes were always well received.
October 6, 2008 at 6:58 pm
13 State Championships! Wow! I think about all of the young women and men’s lives Doc has touched over the years, mine Included. I vividly remember my Senior year (1993) and the State Championship we won, when no one (outside of Parkway West) thought we could beat MICDS. That year like all other years Doc wore many hats as a coach, teacher, mentor, motivator, psychologist, and leader. Doc brought together a group of young men and made us all believers that we could win State and we did. Something I’ll never forget. Personally, Doc instilled the belief in me that I could be ‘great’ in the sport of swimming. I credit Doc’s encouragement and guidance for allowing me to go on and swim 4 succesful years in college. I can also credit Doc for influencing my decision to go on and coach, which I did at the collegiate level for 9 years before changing careers a year ago. Thank you for the experiences of 4 great years and for the lessons you taught me which will last a lifetime.
Thank you! Greg Kristoff 93′
October 8, 2008 at 10:31 am
Wow! It’s great to read all of the posts from folks I remember well. Doc has been my inspiration and a supporter all of my life. He gave me a job (6 years at the Country Club), wrote my recommendations to grad school, and was at my wedding. Sure, I remember the great times, conference championships and state titles, but it is the day to day inspiration that has made me a better person and to reach higher than I ever thought I could. Thanks Doc.
January 27, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Doc was such an inspiration to me. I was really getting burnt out of swimming just before my Freshman year. I almost thought about quitting, but thought I would give high school swimming a try. It was the best thing I did. Doc’s dedication, concern, and support gave me whole new outlook on swimming and life. Often it was the time when I was out of the pool in English class or while working at the Country Club that Doc would give me his philosophy and wisdom. I credit his guidance with giving me a better better perspective of the world around me.
Thank you, Doc.
Michelle Miltenberger 1992