This wrongful action has specifically denied him, along with current and former athletes, students and peers with the opportunity to respectfully celebrate his highly successful 30 year legendary coaching career. Furthermore, it should be noted that Coach Thompson is the only coach in the Lock Port's schools history to have top finishes within the State of Illinois High Sports Association's basketball / cross country athletic programs.
Moreover, since the administration failed to give Coach Thompson the proper notice of their intent to move in another direction prior to the start of his final contractual agreement, we feel there is only one fair solution. That solution is to rehire Coach Thompson for his final season which will allow adequate support and a respectful celebration from his former athletes, students, peers and family members.
Therefore, I respectfully encourage everyone to sign this petition in order to show monumental support and appreciation for all of Coach Thompson's dedicated and tireless sacrifices.
Additionally, it should be noted that Coach Thompson is the first and only African American head coach that Lockport has officially hired within any of its athletic programs. In this position, Coach Thomas has made more impact than any other educator within the Fairmont community, as well as within the Lockport high schools history.
Coach Thompson deserves to be retired properly.
Updates
April 25, 2015
I have been reading through your stories about the impact Coach Thompson had on your lives and they are a powerful reminder of why he deserves this final season. My energy is currently focused on getting a meeting with the administration to demand an explanation for this abrupt reversal. They have yet to respond but we are not going anywhere.
April 25, 2015
The momentum behind this effort has moved me to tears because it shows how many lives Coach Thompson truly touched. He deserves the dignified exit that the administration tried to take away from him and your support is making that possible.
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In my short stint with coach Thompson he carried himself, taught and coach those under his tutelage with dignity honor and respect. In my judgment not only did he conduct himself in this manner to those he taught but also to those he served. He should be lifted up by the students he taught and given the same dignity and honor by the school he served.
Coach Thompson started coaching as an assistant coach in Track my senior year in 1983. He came in with humbleness and dignity and he should be allowed to leave the same wa!! Love ya Coach
Mr Thompson is exactly what a teacher should be. He has the respect of kids, patents and the Lockport community. This is a no Brainerd
Mr Thompson is exactly what a teacher should be. He has the respect of kids, patents and the Lockport community. This is a no Brainerd
do the right thing
Do the right thing!!
Great coach!!
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This wrongful action has specifically denied him, along with current and former athletes, students and peers with the opportunity to respectfully celebrate his highly successful 30 year legendary coaching career. Furthermore, it should be noted that Coach Thompson is the only coach in the Lock Port's schools history to have top finishes within the State of Illinois High Sports Association's basketball / cross country athletic programs.
Moreover, since the administration failed to give Coach Thompson the proper notice of their intent to move in another direction prior to the start of his final contractual agreement, we feel there is only one fair solution. That solution is to rehire Coach Thompson for his final season which will allow adequate support and a respectful celebration from his former athletes, students, peers and family members.
Therefore, I respectfully encourage everyone to sign this petition in order to show monumental support and appreciation for all of Coach Thompson's dedicated and tireless sacrifices.
Additionally, it should be noted that Coach Thompson is the first and only African American head coach that Lockport has officially hired within any of its athletic programs. In this position, Coach Thomas has made more impact than any other educator within the Fairmont community, as well as within the Lockport high schools history.
Coach Thompson deserves to be retired properly.
Updates
April 25, 2015
I have been reading through your stories about the impact Coach Thompson had on your lives and they are a powerful reminder of why he deserves this final season. My energy is currently focused on getting a meeting with the administration to demand an explanation for this abrupt reversal. They have yet to respond but we are not going anywhere.
April 25, 2015
The momentum behind this effort has moved me to tears because it shows how many lives Coach Thompson truly touched. He deserves the dignified exit that the administration tried to take away from him and your support is making that possible.
13 Comments
There is a better was to end a 30 year relationship with someone who has done so much for your program
In my short stint with coach Thompson he carried himself, taught and coach those under his tutelage with dignity honor and respect. In my judgment not only did he conduct himself in this manner to those he taught but also to those he served. He should be lifted up by the students he taught and given the same dignity and honor by the school he served.
Coach Thompson started coaching as an assistant coach in Track my senior year in 1983. He came in with humbleness and dignity and he should be allowed to leave the same wa!! Love ya Coach
Mr Thompson is exactly what a teacher should be. He has the respect of kids, patents and the Lockport community. This is a no Brainerd
Mr Thompson is exactly what a teacher should be. He has the respect of kids, patents and the Lockport community. This is a no Brainerd
do the right thing
Do the right thing!!
Great coach!!
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There is a better was to end a 30 year relationship with someone who has done so much for your program