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Summary
This document is page 7 of a legal filing, specifically a letter dated March 7, 2013, from the law firm Zuckerman Spaeder LLP to Judge William H. Pauley, III. The letter argues for the good character of an individual named David by citing several character reference letters from people like Charles Austerberry, Theresa Parse, and Bridget Rodgers. These letters praise David's compassionate and effective coaching style, his focus on teaching life lessons over winning, and his commitment to supporting friends in times of need.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| William H. Pauley, III | The Honorable (Judge) |
Recipient of the letter.
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| David | Coach |
The subject of the letter, being described as a compassionate and effective coach and friend.
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| Charles Austerberry |
Author of a letter cited in support of David's character.
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| Theresa Parse |
Author of a letter cited in support of David's character.
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| Bridget Rodgers |
Author of a letter recounting David's support during her pregnancy.
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| Kimberly | Wife of a parent |
Mentioned in a quote from a parent whose son David coached.
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| Venanzio Arquilla |
Author of a letter, mentioned at the end of the page.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER LLP | Law firm |
Appears on the letterhead, likely the author of the document.
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| The Court | Government agency |
Mentioned as the recipient of letters supporting David.
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Timeline (3 events)
David provided support to Bridget Rodgers when she was pregnant and had an infection.
Relationships (4)
Charles Austerberry wrote a letter in support of David's character, suggesting a positive relationship.
Theresa Parse wrote a letter in support of David's character.
David supported Bridget Rodgers during a time of need (her pregnancy and an infection), as recounted in her letter.
David coached their son and communicated with them about his athletic development, earning their sincere appreciation.
Key Quotes (5)
"He wants the kids to develop their athletic . . . skills and [for them] to be as successful . . . as possible, but he clearly believes that there are things more important than winning games."Source
— Charles Austerberry
(From a letter describing David's coaching philosophy.)
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"Dave understands how sports can teach children valuable life lessons"Source
— Theresa Parse
(From a letter supporting David's character.)
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"made sure every other boy . . . went out of [his] way to . . . help him make a basket before the end of the season."Source
— Charles Austerberry
(Describing David's actions towards a boy with severe disabilities on his basketball team.)
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"measured, personal approach contrasts markedly with the loud cacophony typically employed by [those] . . . who attempt to coach [children’s] sports teams."Source
— Charles Austerberry
(Describing David's coaching style.)
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"The thing that has endeared me most to Dave is the way he coaches the boys in basketball. Over the years, he has coached . . . my son [redacted] . . . [Dave] is always calm, guiding, teaching and encouraging the boys in a way that is so helpful. Dave has gone out of his way to tell my wife Kimberly and me how special [redacted] is as an athlete and he encourages us to continue his development. The vast majority of coaches in our community are screamers and not teachers and are singularly focused on their [own] kids. Dave is different. I sincerely appreciate the many hours Dave has spent with my son."Source
— Unnamed parent
(A quote from a letter by a parent whose gifted athlete son was coached by David.)
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Case 1:09-cr-00581-WHP Document 604 Filed 03/16/13 Page 7 of 14
ZUCKERMAN SPAEDER LLP
The Honorable William H. Pauley, III
March 7, 2013
Page 7
March 7, 2013
Page 7
As the letters reflect, coaching for David is about more than teaching a 12-year-old to turn a double play. “He wants the kids to develop their athletic . . . skills and [for them] to be as successful . . . as possible, but he clearly believes that there are things more important than winning games.” Letter of Charles Austerberry; see also letter of Theresa Parse (“Dave understands how sports can teach children valuable life lessons”). David relates to each child individually and gives each a chance to play. When a boy with severe disabilities was on the basketball team, David “made sure every other boy . . . went out of [his] way to . . . help him make a basket before the end of the season.” Id. As one observer notes, David’s “measured, personal approach contrasts markedly with the loud cacophony typically employed by [those] . . . who attempt to coach [children’s] sports teams.” Letter of Charles Austerberry.4
What may best reflect David’s character is his commitment to his friends. In their letters to the Court, many of them recount stories of David’s support in their times of need. See e.g., letter of Bridget Rodgers (when I was pregnant and “told I had an infection that would cause
4 One parent whose child is a gifted athlete writes this about David:
The thing that has endeared me most to Dave is the way he coaches the boys in basketball. Over the years, he has coached . . . my son [redacted] . . . [Dave] is always calm, guiding, teaching and encouraging the boys in a way that is so helpful. Dave has gone out of his way to tell my wife Kimberly and me how special [redacted] is as an athlete and he encourages us to continue his development. The vast majority of coaches in our community are screamers and not teachers and are singularly focused on their [own] kids. Dave is different. I sincerely appreciate the many hours Dave has spent with my son.
Letter of Venanzio Arquilla.
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