THANK YOU LETTERS

February 25, 2019

Tyler Longo

1415 East Fifth Street

Carson City, NV 89701

Daniel Longo

Uncle and Original Wrestling Coach

7770 Sunny Trail Drive

Bartlett, TN 38135

Dear Daniel Longo:

Eleven years ago you asked my father if he would mind if you took me to wrestling practice. You only wanted to introduce me to the sport. I doubt you thought I would stay as long as I have, but that one night started a love and lifestyle that would continue to this day. You coached me for the first four years of my career, and I only won a handful of matches. But you never gave up on me. Instead, you pushed me to my limit and past it. You wanted me to give my all in every practice and match. It is that intensity that made me want to coach. You showed me what a great coach does for his wrestlers, and I intend to do everything you did for me. Thank you for bringing me into this difficult sport. It has made me a better man and shown me how to work for what I deserve.

Not only did you coach me, but you also led me through hard parts of my life. You allowed me to live in your home for most of a school year, put up with my shenanigans, and treated me as an equal. You never gave up on me at home or on the mat, and I know I didn't make it easy. I want to thank you for striving to teach me what I can really do, and who I can really be.

Sincerely,

Tyler Longo

February 25, 2019

Tyler Longo

1415 East Fifth Street

Carson City, NV 89701

Nick Redwine

Wrestling Coach

1111 North Saliman Rd.

Carson City, NV 89701

Dear Nick Redwine:

It is with a happy, yet heavy heart I write this letter. Writing this letter signifies an end to my senior project, as it is the last thing I must do. I have had a wonderful time coaching the Eagle Valley Middle School wrestling team. You have provided me with more than enough help, and you have given me the tools to coach a wrestling match. What I have done in this project is far more than I ever imagined doing in wrestling. I have you to thank for this. Thank you for helping me so much in this project. You are a wonderful coach. Thank you, Mr. Redwine.

Sincerely,

Tyler Longo.