You will always be my Coach.

You were always there
in my times of need
before I gave up
you helped me succeed

my life would be different
if I'd not joined your sport
you've changed me forever
you gave me support

But now you are gone
and it's way too soon
I'm not ready for this
I thought you were immune

We always thought
you'd outlive us all
but when we heard you did not
we all started to bawl

You were like my father
a real man indeed
you touched everyone's lives
and everyone agreed

you were a man of your word
you would always encroach
you are always in my heart
because you were my coach