Quirino, David 2012-03-10
Teacher and wrestling coach David Quirino talks about how he got started in wrestling, about his time in college, and what he thinks should be done to better help students
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: David Quirino
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Date: March 10, 2012
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:20:57
Abstract
Introduction, Background, Family history, Beginning with sports, Kids Incorporated, Cal Farley, Respect for coaches, coaching own children, Reminiscing about camaraderie, Growth, Choosing wrestling, Three years before winning first trophy, Getting praise drove him, No pass, no play story, Football and other sports, Ethnic makeup of teams, About 50/50, “Darkest Mexican you’d ever seen”, Lack of ethnic awareness, Motivation, Parental praise and support, Did not want to let them down, High school to college, Carny, Nebraska, Non-existent Latino scene, Cow trick story, Team, Tight-knit wrestling community, Mentor and opponent Ali, Wrestling stories, Teaching, Student teacher that influenced him to teach and coach, $50 from parents, Car for daughter, Coaching opening, First coaching job, Bad coaching program, Letter of resignation in first year, District championship win, Trophy to keep himself in check, Strategies to succeed, Further help and experience, “Work smarter, not harder”, Product of many coaches, many philosophies, Marine training, Keeping kids from specializing, Preparing kids for life after high school, Encouraging kids to take SAT, Coach checks grades, Less than a quarter of kids are on probation, Behavioral problems, Most gratifying moments, Gratitude from students, Induction into Hall of Fame, Celebrating the little things, Family support, Pride, Family, Relationship with siblings, Paper route competitiveness, Children experience athletics, Baby daughter, Students, Bridge for his troubled students, “Take a picture of yourself”, Metamorphosis, Village needed to raise kids
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