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Martin Henderson (Editor) May 25, 2013 at 06:23 am
I tried several times, unsuccessfully, to upload a video with interviews and photos of the SMCHS…Read More game but the new Patch 2.0 wouldn't let me. I'll try later, so check back. It's worthwhile.
Martin Henderson (Editor) April 11, 2013 at 12:29 pm
I began covering Poway wrestling in the fall of 1984 when I was first starting out in journalism.…Read More Wayne Branstetter was one of several terrific coaches at the school at that time (Dan Schaitel, Lisa Reis, Jay Trousdale, Neville Saner, Mark Miller). One of the things that became apparent: If you want your athletes to succeed, you must have great expectations of them. That demand for excellence is something I've noticed from every successful coach who gets the most out of his athletes whether they win or lose. What Branstetter doesn't touch on in this interview is his faith and the Christian example he sets, proving to impressionable young men that the faithful can be tough—and cool—at the same time.
My best Wayne Branstetter story: Once I wanted to do a George Plimpton-type article and wrestle one of his athletes and then write about it. He nixed the idea. "These guys don't know how to take it easy," he said. "They'll break your arms. These guys will kill you."
He was probably right. My arms and dignity are still intact.
Congratulations to Coach Branstetter (and those who have influenced him and been influenced by him) for getting much-deserved recognition, maintaining a successful program that has been above reproach, and making a difference in the lives of many affected by him directly and indirectly.
Ed Sorrels April 26, 2013 at 10:40 pm
Komfort, What the hell does your story have to do with those of us that took time out of our lives…Read More to serve our country, He (Your Athl;ete) is a spoiled young man that think's it is all him, Not knowing or caring that if it wasn't for tyhose that have gone before him this might be a very different world. We were talking here about those of us that did take the time to serve, Especially in time of war ! If you can't say something nice try to refrain from saying anything !
Ed Sorrels April 26, 2013 at 06:40 pm
Ken, It's strange but we Marines are like that, I know that my 8 were that way !
Rudy Padrol May 25, 2013 at 11:11 am
Jaime, you are truly an inspiration to me, our community and a perfect example of Success!
Thanks…Read More for leading the way! Let me know if you are interested in speaking at one of our events. I think you could inspire lots of kids.
Rudy@iconnectyourdots.com
Thanks you Patch, grapenuts and mount Everest for this story and commitment to our community!
Shripathi Kamath May 24, 2013 at 04:10 pm
"So why are divorced people allowed to be leaders?"
Because they care more about leading…Read More than they do about their marriage. Just ask Newt, and he'll tell you that is exactly why he was a serial adulterer. So busy he was being patriotic that he had no time to be a husband.
Besides, Jesus has forgiven him, so there's that.
Shripathi Kamath May 24, 2013 at 03:32 pm
" No one was around to really say what he thought and said."
Then no one can say that he…Read More even exists.
"It is all how you interpret it."
Yes, everyone can make up what no one heard or thought said.
ChristieD May 24, 2013 at 03:29 pm
Shripathi: you bring up an excellent point: Jesus never said anythiNg negative about…Read More homosexuality, but he had plenty to say about adultery. So why are divorced people allowed to be leaders? Seems to be that if people were really against what Jesus spoke against they would be all into making divorce and adultery illegal and banned from the scouts. If the fundamentalists were really all that "Bible fearing," they would show up everywhere with signs protesting divorce and adultery instead of abortion and gay marriage... Oh but wait; that wouldn't fit in with what THEY want..... Hmmmmmmm
Karen Ferretti May 24, 2013 at 07:08 am
These ratings don't surprise me. The stuff that comes down the San Gabriel River is awful, although…Read More much better since Save Our Beach has educated so many. I believe our beaches are cleaner because of this great group, but after a storm, there is always plenty to do.
Queso Muerto May 25, 2013 at 12:12 am
@The Beast !, also, you're thanking @Tray for his "being honest" while you still manage to…Read More include only Latinos in your perception of whom a "dirty" person from an "off-limits" park or public place is. I think you should take your own advice and be honest to yourself and to everyone who's reading or listening to you spewing your nonsense.
Queso Muerto May 24, 2013 at 11:57 pm
@The Beast !, did you really just invite everyone to categorize you as such with the same people…Read More from the "ghetto's" whom like to claim the streets as "theirs"?
The Beast ! May 23, 2013 at 12:58 pm
@ greeninoc YES OURS !!!!!! We the people ! We the tax pay members of the community that pay for…Read More the beaches, parks streets etc..........
Yes I live at the beach so I claim it as mine. Just like people that live in the GHETTO'S claim the street as "Theirs" !
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