Dear Mr. Howard, I coach a soon-to-be u-13boys competitive team in Cincinnati, OH. After watching your interview regarding your struggle with Tourette's I was speechless! My keeper also struggles with Tourette's. He has endured his own struggles on the field and was even harrassed on the field by an opposing coach for "not paying attention" (The coach was soon carded.) It is so inspiring to me that I am not the only coach who thinks that a child with Tourette's could and should play in the goal effectively if they work hard. Knowing your story will be so inspirational to Alex and informative to those who at times question our decision to keep Alex in the goal. Thanks so much for sharing your story. You will never know the positive effect that this will have on one boy in Cincinnati! Lynda Higgins Beechmont Soccer Club U-12 Dragons
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what a great piece! we're so proud of you, Timmy!!
Dear Mr. Howard,
I coach a soon-to-be u-13boys competitive team in Cincinnati, OH. After watching your interview regarding your struggle with Tourette's I was speechless! My keeper also struggles with Tourette's. He has endured his own struggles on the field and was even harrassed on the field by an opposing coach for "not paying attention" (The coach was soon carded.) It is so inspiring to me that I am not the only coach who thinks that a child with Tourette's could and should play in the goal effectively if they work hard. Knowing your story will be so inspirational to Alex and informative to those who at times question our decision to keep Alex in the goal. Thanks so much for sharing your story. You will never know the positive effect that this will have on one boy in Cincinnati!
Lynda Higgins
Beechmont Soccer Club
U-12 Dragons
Great piece. I missed it the first time. I'm glad they replayed it and I'm glad you linked it on twitter.
Tim Howard is an amazing player and person. I'm proud to have him represent us on the field.
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