Boy writes emotional letter to soccer coach who encouraged him after years of being put down
"This letter says more than any trophy ever could."

Boy writes soccer coach emotional letter.
Coaches can have a big impact on kids. Their role is meant to inspire hard work and work ethic, and to help develop skills to be a better athlete. Good coaches can influence immense transformation and growth, while bad coaches can cause destruction.
For one coach, his positive treatment and encouragement towards one of his young soccer players changed the little player forever. To show his appreciation, the young boy wrote a tear-jerking letter to Coach Scott, sharing how much he meant to him after previous coaches constantly put him down.
Coach Scott shared the emotional letter on social media, where he explained that he found the letter "amongst my old coaching gear." Hand-written on a sheet of lined paper, the short 11-sentence note sparked an overwhelming response among readers.
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The letter reads:
"Dear Coach Scott,
A coach once told me I was too little, but you didn't think so. A coach once told me I was too timid, but you didn't think so. A coach once told me I was too slow, but you didn't think so. A coach once told me I was too emotional, but you didn't think so. A coach once told me watching from the bench would make me better, but you didn't think so. A coach once told me I wasn't made for soccer, but you didn't think so. Another coach showed me I was good enough and all that mattered was that I loved to play. All the rest would come. Thank you Coach Scott!! You made me love soccer and gave me a chance when another coach wouldn't. I'll miss you very much."
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In the post's comments, Coach Scott added, "He is a highly intelligent young man who was wise way beyond his years. I was blown away by his writing skills the first time I read this."
Many people commended Coach Scott for his kindness to his player. "These are the real paychecks. That letter is priceless," one wrote, and Coach Scott replied, "Everyone needs someone to believe in themselves." Another wrote, "Coach Scott is a good, good man. Show the others the good, good always," and Coach Scott responded, "Thank you. Mr. Rogers said 'look for the helpers'. I became the helper for them to look for." Another touched reader wrote, "This letter says more than any trophy ever could," and Coach Scott replied, "Words are forever."
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It also spurred a discussion about the heavy and lasting impact coaches can have.
"Well done. And being that kid myself who had coaches who would pick me last in the name of min/maxing the game (or assign the varsity athletes team leaders so that they would pick last) it took a lifetime for me to reorient myself to the positive attributes of sports. So it’s refreshing when I hear stories like this from an educator who gets what’s actually important," one reader shared.
Another wrote, "I had a teacher like this. I would have dropped out of school if not for him. Incidentally, he was also a coach. Thank you for being a real one, Coach Scott!" Coach Scott replied, "Glad you never gave up. Keep fighting the good fight and thank you for your kind words."
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