Coachie!

Coach Reeve,

My two years with you were simply the best.  I remember them so vividly... all the trips, training, talks, and memories.  Here are a few...

Coachie-- as we called you-- so full of life and your love of the game was contagious!  I still remember your raspy little voice as you would inspire us for a game or chew us out for playing poorly!!  My favorite thing about you would have to be your laugh.  Your high pitched squeal and giggle would have everyone smiling!

Coachie-- what you taught me that sticks out the most was to just love the game. I came out of high school sooo burnt out and you helped re-inspire me to love the game and to stop thinking so much and just play.  You were like a 2nd mother to me and all of us.  You always took such good care of us.  I remember hurting my back my sophomore year, and you were there with me at the trainer, emergency room, doctor, and chiropractor.  You never left my side and were always there for me.  You also helped me to get my scholarship to Eastern Washington.  I know you put a lot of time and effort into that and it was an amazing experience thanks to you.

We had many long talks in your office about boys, volleyball, boys, school, boys, and life!!  You had so many wonderful bits of advice that I just loved talking to you and listening to what you had to say.  I especially remember when you found out that I was dating one of those "football boys!"  You told me that Chris (my husband) was a real "hot one!!"

My volleyball years at Ricks were some of the best years of my life.  The friendships I created with my volleyball girls are some of my best-est friends ever!!  Singing on the bus, eating chick-o-sticks, modeling our leopard underwear, football games, 2-a-days with the football boys, CONDITIONING with Larry... too many memories to think of!!!

Thank you Coachie for the opportunity to come to Ricks and play for you.  Thank you for helping build me as a person and as a player.  Thank you for all the time, effort, and love that you put into us girls and your many teams throughout the years.  Congratulations on your retirement!!  You are amazing!!  I love you dearly.

Robyn Felder (Sonju)
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