FOREST PARK LAMPLIGHTER

Mr. Jackson coaches is a motivation to his his students

By Anthony Bolanos

Eighth Grade, Forest Park

Coach Jackson is a motivation, inspiration, and a very good role model to me. He helps me become stronger mentally and physically. He teaches me daily to do things right, and he never lets me give up. Even when I do not understand, he explains to me and helps me achieve my goals. He always tells his athletes that we need to try our hardest in everything we do both on and off the field. He has high expectations for us and wants us to do everything perfectly. If we do not, then there is punishment, but that punishment makes us stronger and makes us want to do better. If we get in trouble or are having a problem in a class, he tries to calm us down and help us.

He specifically tells us that academics comes first because if we are not passing or doing well in school, then we cannot play in games. He also tells us that we should have a plan for our lives because playing football will not last forever. Coach Jackson expects us to be good and not be disrespectful to him or anyone else. When we slip up and do something wrong, he punishes us, but we know that he is just trying to make us better at everything we do, not just sports. We must be better at handling life’s problems and learn the skills we will need in life.

Thank you, Coach Jackson, for making me a better athlete and student.