Land of Hope and Dreams

is one of my favorite Springsteen songs. It just gives you hope that everything will be okay, and that everyone has a chance. Yesterday I confirmed to a small group of wrestlers that I have been in negotiations with school district 300, and have accepted their offer to teach and coach at their high school in Illinois. It was a decision that has been on the back burner for a few years, and while no time is ever the easiest time to leave, I felt that this year may be the best opportunity for my family since my boys are getting older and the relocation process is a little harder for them. I want to thank all the parents for the support and criticism they have given me over the last 6 years. You are an amazing example of what support should be. I will miss the many friendships that I have developed with you over the years, but will remain in contact. I would like to thank all my wrestlers past and present for the opportunity to share something very special with you. No, not just wrestling but watching you grow into young men and even a few of you young women that I am proud to say I have and do know. Thanks to Strag and Froh for being two of the best friends a guy could want. I have been proud to be a husky, in fact that is what brought me back to begin with, and I will continue to be proud of all that we accomplished while I was there. Trust me the words have not come easily, the decision was not so cut and dried, but I have to think about my family as well, they are the reason I have been able to be so successful as a coach. While the boys love being in the room with guys like ty and varg and Mitch, and have been blessed to know guys like Strag, and Flo and T Dub, my wife has never missed a dual, and is my biggest fan, I cannot thank her enough for her sacrifices. A little known fact is her basketball team at La Puente won CIF and went to state before ANY of my teams did. So until we meet again, I wish you all the success in the world, and remember "if nothing changes, nothing changes;"

Taylor