Trey Curry

Dear coach Eckert,

There are so many emotions that run through my mind when I think of you. To you, the word “Coach” went so much further than the basketball court. Not only did you teach each and every player that went through the Liberty Redhawk Basketball system the correct way to play the game, you taught us how to be better men. And for that I want to thank you.

I want to thank you for the influence that you have had on my life. To me you were kind of like a second father figure. You always had our best interest in mind off the court. You always made sure that we were doing well in the classroom, so that when we left you we would live up to our full potential. You are one of the reasons I had success in high school. I always had someone looking over my shoulder that truly had my back. For this I am forever grateful.

I want to thank you for pushing me to my limits. When I thought I was at my breaking point, you always preached that this was making us mentally tough. At the time I thought this was only to be used during a hard basketball game, but you were preparing us for the real world. Life is going to push you to your limits, but choosing to keep going is what makes a man successful. You also taught me how to be the best man, husband, and friend I can be by the example you set. I will continue to use the lessons you have taught until my life meets its end.

God put you in my life to put me on the right track to becoming the right version of a man and I can never repay you for how you have impacted me. I will miss you.

Thank you for everything, I love you coach

Trey Curry