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'''Larry Gelwix''' is the rugby coach at Highland High School in Utah, who was immortalized in the feature film, ''Forever Strong.'' He coached through 36 years, 3,500 players, a 418-10 record, and 20 national championships, building the characters of the boys with whom he worked in the process. | '''Larry Gelwix''' is the rugby coach at Highland High School in Utah, who was immortalized in the feature film, ''Forever Strong.'' He coached through 36 years, 3,500 players, a 418-10 record, and 20 national championships, building the characters of the boys with whom he worked in the process. | ||
| − | Gelwix was called by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be a [[Mission President]]in Fresno, California, a three-year span of service to begin in June, 2011. | + | Gelwix was called by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be a [[Mission President]] in Fresno, California, a three-year span of service to begin in June, 2011. |
Gelwix began his coaching career inauspiciously. Only a handful of players showed up for try-outs, and virtually none were athletes. At the time of his retirement, 200 boys a year were trying out for Highland's rugby team. Off the field, Gelwix went on to own one of the top travel agencies in the West. The feature film, starring Sean Astin and Gary Cole, made him a recognizable hero. Gelwix says he has found that "sleep is over-rated." At one point, he was simultaneously running his travel agency, coaching the team and serving as an LDS [[bishop]]. | Gelwix began his coaching career inauspiciously. Only a handful of players showed up for try-outs, and virtually none were athletes. At the time of his retirement, 200 boys a year were trying out for Highland's rugby team. Off the field, Gelwix went on to own one of the top travel agencies in the West. The feature film, starring Sean Astin and Gary Cole, made him a recognizable hero. Gelwix says he has found that "sleep is over-rated." At one point, he was simultaneously running his travel agency, coaching the team and serving as an LDS [[bishop]]. | ||
[[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]] | [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]] | ||
Revision as of 13:16, 31 May 2011
Larry Gelwix is the rugby coach at Highland High School in Utah, who was immortalized in the feature film, Forever Strong. He coached through 36 years, 3,500 players, a 418-10 record, and 20 national championships, building the characters of the boys with whom he worked in the process.
Gelwix was called by [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be a Mission President in Fresno, California, a three-year span of service to begin in June, 2011.
Gelwix began his coaching career inauspiciously. Only a handful of players showed up for try-outs, and virtually none were athletes. At the time of his retirement, 200 boys a year were trying out for Highland's rugby team. Off the field, Gelwix went on to own one of the top travel agencies in the West. The feature film, starring Sean Astin and Gary Cole, made him a recognizable hero. Gelwix says he has found that "sleep is over-rated." At one point, he was simultaneously running his travel agency, coaching the team and serving as an LDS bishop.
