Letters To Dad!

Perspective and purpose. A celebration of Father's Day in sport.

Greg Lawlor

Jun 20, 2021

Happy Father’s Day.

We found a few letters we thought we would share in celebration of Father’s Day.

From 9 year old Jordan.

Dear Dad.

Happy Father’s Day.

Did you get an email yet about baseball starting?

I cant wait to start.

Kevin says that his family got an email from the coach and there should a be schedule posted soon.

I really liked playing last year.

It seems so long ago now.

Remember how much fun it was when we played those different games the coach had set up for us? It was like when we played in the yard!

Pop flies with the tennis racket, hitting practice. I love hitting.

I love the feeling when the ball hits the bat and it goes.

I love to run the bases.

That pickle game, trying to get to the base in between the 2 players trying to tag me? I try not to scream when that happens, so fun!

Who do you think will be on my team this summer?

It’s fun to have some friends around, and last summer there were quite a few kids we did not know.

Remember Jacob asked 20 times if there were any snacks?

Remember Andrew kept drawing in the dirt and the ball kept going past him when he was not watching?

Do you think the Dairy Queens will be open this summer?

Will we go after our practices?

What will you have?

I like the blizzard with all that fudge in it.

Do you think the coach will be angry sometimes like last year?

Remember when he yelled at us to stay still when he was talking?

Do you think he will talk so much during the practices?

Maybe you can coach Dad?

You don’t yell much. Yeah, that would be fun, what do you think Dad? Can you coach us?

I hope Jacob is on my time again. I love snacks. I want to hit the ball. I hope we get that email soon.

Love, Jordan.

From Leslie, 17 years old.

Dear Dad,

Happy Father’s Day.

Thanks for coaching our team every year. I cant wait to start. Last year, the drills you and the other coaches did were awesome, but I hope we play some games this year.

I really appreciate you coaching. All the extra time you put in, arranging the practices, scheduling the games, getting the parents informed, even the times you worked on the field to make sure the lines were right.

I hope the other parents don’t comment so badly again this year. I don’t think they realize how much work you and the other coaches put in.

I wanted you to know that all your efforts are appreciated and I love having you coach.

Love ,

Leslie.

From Joel, 34 years old.

Dear Pops,

Happy Father’s Day!
Sorry I can’t be with you today but I have Dylan’s baseball games today. With the crazy last year, we are trying to get in as much time while we can.

On that note, not sure I even mentioned how much your influence when I was younger meant to me. As a Dad, you were supportive, kind and never second guessed or criticized me. You never said no when I asked to throw or play. You never pushed me but were always there to support me.

As a coach, I know that was not easy to have your son on the team, but you knew exactly when to push and when not to.

Now, as a dad myself and a coach, I sure can appreciate all you had to juggle. Did you have to talk to the parents as much as I do?

Was there as much criticism of everything I do as a coach when you coached?

Overall, I love being a dad and I have you (and Mom) to thank.

I don’t think I say thanks enough.

Have a great fathers’ day and let’s go to a game as soon as we can. I know Dylan would love going with Grandpa!

Love,

Joel.

Here is an article with some unforgettable Dad Moments in Sport.