In the world of former Frederick High School football player Travis Letkomiller, it\u2019s been a natural progression for his football journey.<\/p>\n
It started with the game itself.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have always had a true love for football, and I wanted to coach with my brother, Nick,\u201d Letkomiller said. \u201cWe started with a group of first-graders from Brighton and stayed with the same kids through eighth grade. Through that time, I developed a true passion for teaching kids the game I love and trying to be a light or positive figure in a kid\u2019s life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fast forward a few years, and Letkomiller found himself on the Weld Central High School football staff. <\/p>\n
He earned the head coaching slot this spring.<\/p>\n
\u201cWeld Central came about because one of my players\u2019 families was from there. I randomly decided to reach out,\u201d he said. \u201cSmall-town football is a dying breed, and I knew that\u2019s where I wanted to be. I couldn\u2019t be more pumped to be here at Weld.\u201d<\/p>\n
Letkomiller draws on personal experience from coaches who worked with him.<\/p>\n
\u201cLarry Frank (former Frederick basketball coach) inspired me into what a coach should be. I watched him pour his heart into every kid that ever came through that program in the early 2010s,\u201d Letkomiller said. \u201cI still think about the lessons he gave us and just how much passion he brought every single day. The guy was a winner in every sense of the word.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frank wasn\u2019t the only one to have an impact. Different sports brought him different perspectives. <\/p>\n
\u201cJoe Lamb was my old position coach, and he has always been a mentor to me with coaching,\u201d Letkomiller said. \u201cHe brought a love to the game that couldn\u2019t be matched. I still talk to him pretty often on the phone. I take a great amount from those men into my coaching today.\u201d<\/p>\n
There are plenty of plus points in the world of coaching, Letkomiller noted. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s more than developing the game on the field; it\u2019s about the lasting relationships with his players<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most rewarding part about coaching is the relationships built and watching the development, not only as football players but the person they grow into,\u201d he said. \u201cGetting invited to non-football things because they want me there to support is special, and I get FaceTimes from former players who want to know how I\u2019m doing. I think that\u2019s a special part. I love seeing the look in the eyes of a player or team that just did something awesome. That will never get old.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the past three years on staff and the last eight coaching my youth team have helped me a ton,\u201d he added. \u201cI\u2019ve learned a lot, and some of the experienced coaches who were on staff have acted as mentors to me from football all the way to being a husband\/father. I\u00a0 have created memories and built relationships with a lot of these players, which has helped for a smoother transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to MaxPreps, Letkomiller played one year of varsity basketball (2010-2011) season for the then-Warriors. He averaged 2.5 points per game in 21 games. <\/p>\n
In 11 varsity football games over two seasons, he compiled 16 tackles, split evenly between assists and solo efforts. He also picked up 23 yards in pass receptions.<\/p>\n
He thinks the nerves will come when the Rebels begin their season Aug. 29 at home against Bennett. <\/p>\n
But, he said, he lives for those moments.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur team is a gritty ballclub that is going to have a blast out on that field,\u201d he said. \u201cThis community raises hard-working kids who are going to play each play for the guy next to them. Our defense is returning most of the starters and is led by a group of seniors that play with tenacity and are hungry to take that next step.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOur strength has to be playing together and playing fast,\u201d he added. \u201cWe have a ton of depth at the running back spot as well, so I\u2019m looking forward to seeing that play out. Our coaching staff is a tight-knit group and passionate about this community and group of athletes. I\u2019m very excited and blessed for the opportunity to lead this group.\u201d<\/p>\n
Keep up with Weld Central football at MaxPreps.com. <\/p>\n
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