All Good Things Must Come to an End

Today the Athletics Department at Concord Academy organized an “Athletics Assembly” to celebrate the Class of 2014 student-athletes for their performance over the last 4 years. I was unable to attend the event, but wanted to recognize and thank the CA community members who I did not get a chance to bid farewell.

First, thanks to former CA Athletic Director, Carol Anne Beach for bringing me on board as a squash coach and who, once eloquently reminded me after a tough day of coaching, that “we are all in it together.” Many thanks to current Head of School, Rick Hardy and Dean of Students and Community Life, David Rost for allowing me to live on campus and grow as a house parent.

Many thanks to Jenny Brennan, Director of Athletics and my colleagues in the Athletic Department for being part of teams that won with grace and lost with dignity. I would particularly like to extend my gratitude to Assistant Squash Coaches Marty Blue, Danielle Babcock, Josh Parker, Jon Ross, Roger Hunt and Charlotte Whitmore as well as all the numerous captains of the girls and boys varsity squash teams. Furthermore members of the Athletics Department – Kellie Smith, Reed Young, Mike Bouzan and Warren Samuels – deserve special thanks as well for critical support and programming.

2013-14 Concord Academy Girls Varsity Squash with Coaches, Charlotte Whitmore and Tariq Mohammed.

2013-14 Concord Academy Boys Varsity Squash with Coaches, Charlotte Whitmore and Tariq Mohammed.

2012-13 Concord Academy Girls Varsity Squash with Coaches, Roger Hunt and Tariq Mohammed

2012-13 Concord Academy Boys Varsity Squash with Coaches, Roger Hunt and Tariq Mohammed

2011-12 Concord Academy Girls Varsity Squash with Coaches, Jon Ross and Tariq Mohammed

2013-14 Concord Academy Boys Varsity Squash with Coaches, Jon Ross and Tariq Mohammed

2010-11 Concord Academy Girls Varsity Squash with Coaches, Josh Parker and Tariq Mohammed

2010-11 Concord Academy Boys Varsity Squash with Coaches, Josh Parker and Tariq Mohammed.

2010-11 Concord Academy Boys Varsity Squash with Coaches, Danielle Balocca and Tariq Mohammed.

Many thanks to Annie Bailey in Residential Life and Don Kingman in Operations as well as the broader residential life team for helping to foster a sense of community. Long live, Bradfordfosoras rex. Many thanks to CA Dining for providing food and a space to share meals with colleagues and friends. Many thanks to CA parents, both past and present for their cooperation in helping to guide their children. Many thanks to CA students and alumni for teaching me to be a better person. Go Chameleons!