The Truth Between Us by Tammy L. Gray

Author:Tammy L. Gray [Gray, Tammy L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction
Publisher: Tammy L. Gray
Published: 2018-07-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

Sean stood on the sidelines of the fifty-yard line, the euphoria of grass under his feet, metal stands filled with eager spectators, and the smell of aggression and hard work as thrilling as it was in college. It was nearly the end of his second week on the job and the culmination of their all-ages summer football camp.

He’d finally had the opportunity to see his new team in action. To watch their character as they mentored young boys who worshiped them. Two guys had stood out, both collegiate level athletes and both competing for the position of starting quarterback. One had the legs and a quick short pass, the other could throw a sixty yarder like a pro. Sean’s predecessor had switched them out play after play during the last season, a tactic Sean highly disagreed with. There needed to be one leader, one alpha on the field. But he also had no intention of benching his second best player.

“Well, what do you think?” The question came from Houston Kent, the Eagle’s head coach and his new boss.

“I think we need to move Zane to running back and play the wildcard more often.” He turned to watch Houston’s reaction, not surprised in the least that he’d paused to consider the suggestion.

Sean had known within five minutes of talking with the guy that they’d be a good partnership. Houston was demanding, held high standards, but wasn’t a control nut. He let the coordinators manage their boys and promised to let Sean call the plays once he learned their offense. “I can teach Philip how to use his legs, but I can’t teach Zane to throw a rocket 50 yards down the field. That’s just God-given talent.”

“Zane’s dad is our school’s biggest donor. He’s adamant that his boy plays quarterback.”

Sean glanced over his shoulder to the moderately filled stands. Gaggles of parents watched their boys, some chatting among themselves, but most analyzing with a keen interest. It had surprised him how involved they all were, but then again, he’d never coached at a private school before. “Is that your way of telling me my hands are tied?” He’d known the administration didn’t cater to winning, but he’d thought it was because they wanted to mentor the kids, not placate heavy pockets.

“Not tied, but wrapped in rope. You can free them, but it’s going to take some finesse.” He crossed his arms against his chest and hollered at the kids to stop for a water break. “Good thing you have all summer to figure it out.”

At least he wasn’t saying no.

“Any advice?”

“Convince the kid and you might convince the dad. But you should know they both suffer from the same ailment.”

“What’s that?”

“Pride, entitlement, arrogance. Pick your pleasure.”

“It wouldn’t be the first time I’ve dealt with those personalities.” He could name three. April’s father, her mother, and their irritating lap dog, Aiden. Problem was, his track record wasn’t so great against those types.

“That may be true, but I doubt your job depended on the money they provide.

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