Missing Justin's senior year was something that was hard for me. I have coached Justin since he was a boy. ... When I coach an athlete for so long, I just think of him as one of my kids.
I had to call at midnight Iraqi time. I told Justin how proud of him I was and that I wished I could have been there to see him qualify. I told him he was always good enough to make it to state ... I can't wait to see him when I get back so I can congratulate him in person.