Dear Billy,<\/p>\n
As a coach I\u2019m trying to find the right words to write you, but I\u2019m battling emotionally.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m battling because, you are one of the first \u201cboys\u201d that I\u2019ve coached and witnessed grow into an outstanding leader and person.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve been an amazing person to have at the club, particularly as a first-time coach. I needed players that would support me and be willing to invest in the cause.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t just you but your wife Sheridan too. I didn\u2019t really ever get to know Shez, but I\u2019d love you to pass on my thanks to her for supporting you get to training nights, leaving her \u201cone out\u201d against your son Bennett and daughter Indi. I can only imagine is a handful. And that\u2019s not to mention following you to every game and cheering you and the Tigers on regardless of the weather and result.<\/p>\n
The decision to do what you are committing to sums you up: selfless, kind, resilient, uncompromising and loyal.<\/p>\n
Your mum has taught you well, and to go and live closer to her for your family to get to know her is what she would appreciate no doubt.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t a goodbye old mate, this is a thank you. Thanks for coming to the Torquay Football Club and giving us success.<\/p>\n
Good friends\/teammates don\u2019t say \u201cgoodbye\u201d, they simply say \u201cSee you soon\u201d.<\/p>\n
Bill, your decision has inspired me to be a better husband, father, son and coach.<\/p>\n
Always a tiger,<\/p>\n
Dom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Billy, As a coach I\u2019m trying to find the right words to write you, but I\u2019m battling emotionally. I\u2019m battling because, you are one of the first \u201cboys\u201d that I\u2019ve coached and witnessed grow into an outstanding leader and person. You\u2019ve been an amazing person to have at the club, particularly as a first-time […]<\/p>\n