Most of us can pinpoint one or two coaches who changed the game for us. But every once in a while, a great coach will not only change a few dozen lucky ones who got to play for him, but touch thousands with the impact of his legacy and of what it means to be a champion.
Todd Oakes is one of those coaches. Read on to see his legacy.
"Hearts. Guts. Balls. All in."
This is the phrase Coach Todd Oakes gave his team for the game of baseball and for life.
Watch the Todd Oakes Story
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Check out His Minnesota Gopher Players Paying Tribute
We are so honored to share this man's story with you and we hope it inspired you as a coach and as a person. Countless young men have been impacted by Todd Oakes's leadership and life. We are humbled to have known him and been impacted by his life as well. He faced life and death with great courage, and his legacy will undoubtedly live on.
Read the inspiring autobiographical account of his journey here.
"Why Not Me? My Battle With Leukemia will take you through my experience with cancer, and how it made me a better Christian, man, father, and husband."
We will always remember and honor your legacy, T.O.
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