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November 20, 2014
I started this because I felt like I was the only one who cared about John but the messages I keep getting show me how wrong I was. There is so much kindness out there and honestly it is all of you who keep this going.
November 20, 2014
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained lately. This movement belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to pick up the torch and carry it forward.
Reached 100 supporters
November 20, 2014
34 Comments
John is much more than a resident coach, he is the focal point of the club for a very large section of its members His warmth and personality are still a part of what makes this club different, welcoming and succesful. This issue has to be resolved amicably
l have been a Hallamshire member for many years & John has always been there. Members know that John has always worked to improve our club for everyone. It is due to his efforts that Hallamshire is the flagship club for racketball in the whole country & also third in the country for squash. We need to praise & thank him for his hard work & support him. It would be a grave mistake & a sad day if he were to leave Hallamshire.
I resigned from the Squash & Racketball Committee as I did not wish to be associated with the Board's strategy which lead to the forced resignation of John. The Board's position is not in the best interests of the Club or it's members.
John is a friendly, welcoming face in the club and is always someone who has time for you and makes you feel a part of the club. He is an inspiring coach to children starting out and is encouraging of all children in his role as head coach. Both my boys have taken up squash and one only recently thanks to John's gentle persuasion. It is critical that the Hallamshire encourages children of all ages to take up sport and if it becomes unaffordable for most families it will take this option away or they will go elsewhere. very disappointed that John could be treated in this way after years of loyal service.
John is a wonderful influence on my children and amazingly supportive of my racketball! The club will be so much poorer if they let him leave. It is impossible to think that the wonderful environment he has created will continue without his support, encouragement, mince pie eating and charm.
Come to my shop in Barkers Pool for all your squash equipment
John has been a great asset to the club and I sincerely hope that his that his proposed departure has been by mutual consent !
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November 20, 2014
I started this because I felt like I was the only one who cared about John but the messages I keep getting show me how wrong I was. There is so much kindness out there and honestly it is all of you who keep this going.
November 20, 2014
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum this has gained lately. This movement belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to pick up the torch and carry it forward.
Reached 100 supporters
November 20, 2014
34 Comments
John is great with the kids and is integral to the family participation in the club. I'm a member as is my eldest son who very much enjoys the sessions John handles on Saturday mornings. No kids no family club future.
John is much more than a resident coach, he is the focal point of the club for a very large section of its members His warmth and personality are still a part of what makes this club different, welcoming and succesful. This issue has to be resolved amicably
l have been a Hallamshire member for many years & John has always been there. Members know that John has always worked to improve our club for everyone. It is due to his efforts that Hallamshire is the flagship club for racketball in the whole country & also third in the country for squash. We need to praise & thank him for his hard work & support him. It would be a grave mistake & a sad day if he were to leave Hallamshire.
I resigned from the Squash & Racketball Committee as I did not wish to be associated with the Board's strategy which lead to the forced resignation of John. The Board's position is not in the best interests of the Club or it's members.
John is a friendly, welcoming face in the club and is always someone who has time for you and makes you feel a part of the club. He is an inspiring coach to children starting out and is encouraging of all children in his role as head coach. Both my boys have taken up squash and one only recently thanks to John's gentle persuasion. It is critical that the Hallamshire encourages children of all ages to take up sport and if it becomes unaffordable for most families it will take this option away or they will go elsewhere. very disappointed that John could be treated in this way after years of loyal service.
John is a wonderful influence on my children and amazingly supportive of my racketball! The club will be so much poorer if they let him leave. It is impossible to think that the wonderful environment he has created will continue without his support, encouragement, mince pie eating and charm.
Come to my shop in Barkers Pool for all your squash equipment
John has been a great asset to the club and I sincerely hope that his that his proposed departure has been by mutual consent !
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John is great with the kids and is integral to the family participation in the club. I'm a member as is my eldest son who very much enjoys the sessions John handles on Saturday mornings. No kids no family club future.