"Old School"
Old School is a moniker that once was highly respected in athletics. Sadly, it has lost some of its intended praise. Old School means, hard work. It means no excuses. And, it means rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty. Old School also means doing things the right way, with character, knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do the right thing even when it is not the popular thing. Old School is John Wooden, Vince Lombardi, and Tom Landry of old. And it is Tony Dungy. And it is Dick Smith. From the very beginning, back in 1989, when I first met Dick (and Radio) it was clear to me that Coach Smith was a man of expertise and of character. There are many out there who are one or the other, but precious few who are both. While it is as certain as death and taxes, that as coaches we will all be replaced some day,�I can only hope and pray that I leave a lasting impact on SC soccer anything close to what Dickie has left.
Dickie, I am sorry for the way things have played out. But have no doubts that you will continue to fight the good fight here in SC. �Well done good and faithful servant��
"Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us."
Titus 2 6-8
With much respect and admiration,
Wayne
