A fitting tribute to Coach Taubodo

Ernest Taubodo coaches at Center High in Antelope and also runs the E-Time Hoops Academy (read more about his club team here). 

The Sacramento Bee also recently posted an article in which E-Time was prominently featured.

Club team basketball has produced many a story, with far too many unfortunately featuring inappropriate behavior on the various parties. Coaches and players with their hands out and so on.

So there can be no better accolade for a coach than what we recently and inadvertently came across -- a note from the mother of one of Taubodo's former players. As soon as we read it, the decision was made that it needed a larger audience. Permissions were granted -- here it is:

"Coach Ernest,

We are very proud of you and your team. I hope those young men know how fortunate they are to have you as their coach. I am sure that they do. You have taught our son, Jonathan, when he was on your team so much more beyond basketball. You are a fabulous coach who our family respects highly. You go beyond your role as coach and teach important life skill lessons that the players will need all through their lives. Thank you for impacting our youth with your basketball skills and wisdom, but more importantly with impacting them with excellent character traits that will take them to even higher places.

Good Luck in the remaining tournaments.

We are cheering for great things to happen with the team.

LoAnne Jackson & family"

Doing things the right way, whether it be in prep or club team basketball setting, is always admirable. Keeping the bigger picture and the best interests of the young individuals in mind deserves recognition and applause.

Thank you Coach Taubodo.