Just chatted with Buddy on the phone. He said he helped out with Grade 8 boys basketball tonight and Brook was having a fun practice for his team right after. He also told me that Brook has been noticeably amped up in games (more reactive, yelling... got a technical foul three games in a row) and parents are starting to worry about his role modelling on the court and are talking about him. He then went on to say that he thinks something must be going on in Brook’s personal life because he isn’t usually like this. Uh...yeah...I told him that I think he is right about that but wasn’t going to give any details and Buddy is smart enough not to ask me.
I know that Brook would be upset to know about this...he loves coaching and is looking forward to coaching his daughter next year. Knowing the people involved though, I’m not sure anyone is going to say anything to him. I really hope I’m wrong and the athletic director gives him a heads up so he can make some changes...he’s been volunteering his time coaching for 11 years...I think they owe it to him to let him know there are concerns. Anyway...I haven’t heard from him and it’s not really my business so I’m staying out of it.
Exchanged a few texts with Jack today. He seemed a lot better and tells me he may be leaving the island for work after all. I told him I think that it is probably a good idea. I hope it works out for him.
