Honors for Micah Porter

In his first full season as an openly Gay high school coach, Micah Porter coached several new school record holders, All-State athletes and his programs' eighth league title.  As a result of his teams outstanding season, Micah was named Jefferson County Boys Track & Field Coach of the Year.  Like most of us at one time or another, Micah had his fears about coming out publicly especially as a high school coach.  Here is what Micah had to say about coming out and being named Coach of the Year: 

"What I have learned from this season is those fears were completely unwarranted. The fact that I was gay had absolutely nothing to do with where I fit into the larger athletic and coaching community. Coaches gave me hugs and high-fives at meets. All returning athletes, and then some, joined the team. We were better, stronger, and more accomplished than many of our seasons before. Our new throwing coach, a rugged, ex-football coach, who is an "in-your-face" kind of guy, is now one of my best friends. I have learned that the changing and dramatically improved culture of acceptance of LGBT athletes and coaches is real. I saw it, felt it and lived it.

Just this week I was humbled to have been voted Jefferson County Boys Track & Field Coach of the Year. This accolade is voted on by all of the head coaches in the county. I have been awarded this honor before, but this time it felt different. Very different. Having been selected by my peers, for whom I have such high esteem, was the final affirmation that we are truly living in a time in which acceptance, inclusion and tolerance of LGBT athletes and coaches is a reality."

Congratulations on a job well done!

This morning I am in a mood for some Vivaldi, therefore your Musical Moment for today features Antonio Vivaldi's Sonatas for Cello and Basso Continuo with a performance by Bruce Cocset and Les Basses Reunis.  You may also hear Los Romeros' performance of Vivaldi's Guitar and Mandolin Concerti over on my tumblr. 

Then if this is Thursday, which it is, then it must be time for some more denim dynamite in this steamy and sexy collection of Men in Jeans on display below the play list.  There is also additional inspiration to be found in the Hottie of the Day! over on my tumblr.  

One additional note regarding yesterday's post before I go.  PA Governor Tom Corbet announced yesterday that he would not pursue an appeal of the ruling striking down PA's ban on same sex nuptials.  He realized, due to the court victories since the Windsor decision  last year, that his appeal would not result in the upholding of the ban.  So he did the smart thing and saved PA some serious money in legal fees by letting the ruling stand without challenge.  Seems even the conservatives are learning that Equality wins and discrimination does not.  It is about time!

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me, see you again tomorrow.  Until next time as always, Enjoy!