Comments on: Keeping Arianna’s promise: Roman Catholic coach Rick Prete serves as an inspiration to his team

By: Patricia Prete

Patricia Prete — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:27:53 +0000

Our loss has dampened our lives forever but for Rick and his wife Gabriella it has endured so much more. Although it will never be the same, I want to thank the Roman Catholic Football team, the Coaches, and the parents, for helping to get Rick through, second by second. Every now and then I can see him smile for a moment and it is thanks to this Football team. Having said that, I know Rick got the “Go head, do it Dad” from Arianna. We literally had a double rainbow cover the entire football field at one of his games that reinforced us that he had her blessing. I just want to thank God for giving me a strong, heartfelt loving son. And to the Roman Catholic football team, I thank you all, you are a great bunch of kids and outstanding athletes. Love to you all. #LLA Go Roman!!!!

By: John Yorgey ---Coachyorg

John Yorgey ---Coachyorg — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:48:03 +0000

my Name is Mr. John Yorgey , i coached football for 47years Mostly as a head coach , some kids call me Mr. Yorg and ,Coachyorg , i won many of Championship’s and CoachPreat WAS ON ONE OF THEM , Ricky -Coach Preat was one tough ball player , he love’s the game of Xs and Os , , i knew when Picky was going to coach for the high school , they were getting one heck of a coach and one dam good man as a person, i was going to retried , but nope Coach Preat had to come at my door and ask me to coach his def-fence for him , isaid Ricky iam a head coach , he said to me come on POP will both be head coaches , i said you really want me to coach the D , noing what time of coach iam , and when he played for me . just ask Coach Preat my style of coaching , so i took up the offer and we won back to back Div 1 Championships , i love this man like one of my own sons , Roman is so lucky to have a man like Coach Preat coaching and teaching these kids the game of football , and the love he has for the players , in witch he may not show it , as a head coach , deep down he loves every single one , just like i did when he was on my team .Coach Preat is a chip off the old block , I love you Son go get the State tittle , i am so proud of you .–COACHYORG POP.

By: Richard Knight

Richard Knight — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:40:13 +0000

Thank you Coach Prete for your commitment to RCHS and our future “Brothers for Life”. We treasure the memory of your Daughter and remember her in our prayers and in our prayers for your family.