February 12, 2025
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Remembering Randy

Here are a few comments pulled from Twitter and Facebook reflecting on the passing of former longtime PHS coach Randy Swinford.

“Extremely sad yesterday. Thank you Coach for everything you have done over the years. You were a great Coach, Teacher, and friend.” - Scott Hard@scotthard10.

“Learned a lot from him in the shop. Quite a bit about woodworking, maybe even more about integrity.” - Mike Smith @mdsmith577.

“One of my favorite coaches and teachers who did it the right way for the right reasons.” - Dave Murphy@murphyfarms.

“What a classy guy and excellent teacher and coach! God bless his family.” Mick Peterson @mckpeterson (former Walnut coach)

“Coach cared so much for other people, his players, students, and friends. He wasn’t afraid to tell you what he thought either. Which I firmly believe is one of the reasons I am who I am today. He was not only my friend, but a mentor in so many ways.” Jesse Snyder, former PHS coach.

“I saw Randy from the teacher side. He loved his students and you saw those kids grow so much with his guidance. He gave everyone a chance.” Linda Castner Berry

“Coach Swinford treated me more like an assistant coach than a manager. He was a good coach, and a great man. It was good to work with him as a high schooler.” Shawn Doubet

“Truly one of the greatest men I’ve ever had the pleasure to know, you will be missed Randy Swinford.” Steve Patterson

“He believed in positive reinforcement and that’s had a very big effect on my life.” Darren Foley.

“Today we lost a great man Coach Randy Swinford. I haven’t met a single person that could say a bad thing about him. He was a great coach, friend, father and he taught me so much. ... I will not be able to walk in a gym again without seeing him there.” Skee Hartman

“Tigers are ‘Running Wild’ after the loss of such a great coach and mentor! Those high school memories and coach Swinny will never be forgotten. God has taken a great one away from us! Gone but not forgotten! Thanks for the memories coach!” Chad Hamel.

“A great man, with so much charisma and fire to lead young people onto the field and in the classroom. Thank you for sharing your heart with all who were in your care, and for being so genuine. God speed, Coach. Every one of us will cherish the memories, and your guidance.” Greg Groat.

“My coach! Always.” Dan Marquis