Lafayette Spotlight: Coach Linn
Coach Linn says he is a dedicated Bigfoot enthusiast.
Meet Coach Linn! Not only is he one of the longest tenured teachers here at Lafayette, but he is also responsible for the greatness associated with Lafayette Football.
INTERVIEW:
Q– What do you do/teach here?
A— Health and PE 2 and Advanced Physical Training.
Q– Why did you come to LHS and how many years have you been here?
A— I actually came to LHS because I was already coaching here, so I came here to teach from Berkeley Middle School. I have now been here 25 years going on 26.
Q– What college did you go to?
A— William and Mary.
Q– Why did you decide to teach?
A— I wish I could give some inspirational answer, but my junior year in college my academic advisor asked me what my major was so I asked what I had the most credits in and he says, “Well, you could be a teacher.” And that was that.
Q– What do you love about your job?
A— It’s a job where you can keep moving, and I do like working with kids.
Q– Do you have any advice for young people today?
A— Sure I do. One, you gotta work for your goals, don’t expect anything to be handed to you. If you want something, work for it. Second, whatever you choose to do, make sure you do it better than anyone else. For me, when I started teaching and coaching, I had no idea that that’s what I would be doing, but I decided to be the best that I could be.
Q– What other career paths have you explored or dreamed of?
A— I haven’t explored any, I am not a proponent of change, even coming from Berkeley was a tough decision. I’ve dreamed of possibly coaching football at a higher level. But ultimately, I believe that God put me here to work with individuals at this age, to help young people grow. I think I could be a good inspirational speaker, as well.
Q– What is your favorite thing about teaching?
A— My favorite thing about teaching is the kids, I like talking to y’all.
Q– Compare your own high school to Lafayette.
A— My high school was a lot bigger. It had an Olympic size pool, five basketball courts, and six racquetball courts. I think the culture was very different because of the time. Kids had more discipline and worked harder than I see today.
Q– If you were stranded on a remote desert island, which three other LHS teachers would you choose to have with you?
A— Coach Kepa, Mr. Hetzel, and Mr. Wilhide.
