Coach James

The steps after high school for James have proved challenging. While his classmates move on to full time jobs and college, James is trying to find his own path. This summer he started a program at Easter Seals to learn job skills. His favorite jobs include stuffing envelopes at the Blood Center and hanging up clothes at the Salvation Army. Unfortunately, last week James got very overwhelmed and frustrated during his training. He is currently taking a break but will be slowly incorporated back into the daily program. 

I think James also misses his high school activities. He decided his next step was to be an East High girls swimming coach. For weeks he had been pestering me for a schedule because the team needed Coach James to help time at the meets. Tonight James assisted at the meet at East against Indianola. Coach Erin Lowe and the team made James feel very welcome and were incredibly patient. James doesn't like to see anyone upset or hurting. After many races he would ask the girls, "Are you okay? Tell me where it hurts." He really felt like a part of the team. It was a great night! Thanks EHS Swimming!