Words from Jake’s coach, Jimmy Lauzon:
A few months ago, after giving it some serious thought, Jake decided he wanted to continue to play football. He wanted to take his talent and ability on the field to the next level.
We went back and forth about how to make his highlight video. Jake sent me this on Dec 29. I cannot express how proud this video makes me.
I worked with Jake at defensive end every day, we worked in the summer 1on1, in 90 degree heat when no one was looking. Jake was a special talent, and all our coaches did was recognize it and try to give him some instruction along the way.
I find myself in awe watching this video. All those hours together were well spent and I’d give anything to be out there with him again.
So as I post this video it’s not just about Jake as a football player. He was so much more than a football player, but for all the work he put in, all the passion he came to practice with every day, it’s on display here and I’m beyond proud.
I’ll be showing this for years to come.
Coach Sampson
Mar 20, 2021 at 9:30 am
Coach Lauzon your mentorship of Jake and so many other young men at this school is greatly admired. I am proud to say that all of us that have had the privilege of coaching with you are better for the experience and so are our boys. Watching Jake, day in and day out, working so hard to better himself is a testament to your caring, compassionate leadership. So many teachers and coaches in this community also serve in this capacity with the same compassion and that is what make the Londonderry School District one of the best in the region. I am honored and proud to have coached with you and to say I am a member of LSDSAU12.
Coach Roger Sampson