A man I look up to that emphasizes integrity, hard work, and success on and off the field has been recognized by the Washington Redskins.
Coach Mark Burke, head coach of Model Secondary School for the Deaf’s football team won the “Coach of the Week” award by the Redskins this week. He is the first Deaf coach to be recognized. That’s a big honor, especially noting that up the beltway in Frederick, MD, coach Andy Bonheyo of the Maryland School for the Deaf has had some notable teams and success himself, first at MSSD, then Texas School for the Deaf and now at MSD.
I worked with Mark for two years when I was at MSSD and when the AD resigned, I couldn’t think of anyone better than Mark to take over and in two years, he has done wonders for the athletic program at MSSD.
Congrats, buddy!
Awesome – congrats coach burke!
Very cool, CK. Thanks for the link – I’m also pleased that they didn’t make a fuss out of the fact that he’s deaf and coaches deaf players…. makes it all the more great that he’s being honored for his work.
You know I love it! Congrats to Coach Burke! Remember as much as I loved watching you play all of your sports, from 5 years old up, I always hated you near the bottom of the pile when tackled in football. But I know you loved the sport, so that made it worth it. Proud of you and Coach.