Comments on: Doc, my dad

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 18:18:59 +0000

In reply to Nancy Nichols Mellon. Thank you for your great words about my dad's teams Nancy. He was friends with John Wooden, so maybe some of that rubbed off. (I was a cheerleader for just one year also.) Thank you for stopping in and I hope you have a great week. xo

By: Nancy Nichols Mellon

Nancy Nichols Mellon — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:24:44 +0000

Doc’s teams always had a certain style. So disciplined. A lot like Wooden’s UCLA teams. Not like what you see today. I was a cheerleader one year and enjoyed basketball over all other sports, still do today even though it’s not Doc Sooter’s basketball!

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:24:47 +0000

In reply to Craig Dixon.

Craig,

Thank you so much for leaving your kind words about my dad. I remember you so well. It was good for me to read what you’ve said here. And it’s always a joy to learn when we share Jesus with someone. God bless you and your family!

Julie

By: Craig Dixon

Craig Dixon — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:48:18 +0000

Dear Julie, your father was probably the greatest exhorter and encourager that a young basketball player could have in the valley. He was a rock both on and off the court for his players. I believe he wanted to teach each of us that we could do more in life than we did at that time. Hard work and preparation was essential to succeed. This has followed me all through my life. I know God placed him where he did to influence so many. I am glad to hear of your faith. Jesus is my savior too. Thank you for sharing about your father. Craig ’68

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:34:36 +0000

In reply to Rich Rothschild. Thank you so much Rich! I was happy to see you found this piece about my dad, and your kind comments are so appreciated. I pray your 2013 is a blessed one as well!

By: Rich Rothschild

Rich Rothschild — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:23:25 +0000

Julie, I was watching some basketball on tv and it made me think of your Dad and I also remembered you and how nice and very pretty you were. It was such a joy to watch Colts basketball way back then I was in your class of 75 but moved to San Marino the summer before my sophomore year. As much as I liked playing basketball, I never would have made the team at Covina so I took up tennis. Thank you for bringing back such fond memories and God bless you and your family this wonderful Christmas (2012) night.

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:40:47 +0000

In reply to Tony Peccolo.

Hi Tony – thank you for stopping by! I appreciate what you wrote about my dad. I remember his time at Griswold too – so very different from his times at Covina High School. God bless….

By: Tony Peccolo

Tony Peccolo — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:00:45 +0000

Hi Julie: It was a privilege to be a member of your Dad’s last team at Covina HS in 1973-74. While I was in college, I used to stop in and visit him at Griswold School from time-to-time — as much a treat for him as me, I think. Your blog is a great tribute. Tony Peccolo – CHS Class of ’74

By: Just Julie

Just Julie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:18:52 +0000

In reply to Joe Fahey. Joe! How well I remember you and your brother Mike. Thank you so much for looking us up and leaving a comment on my blog!

By: Joe Fahey

Joe Fahey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:19:48 +0000

Julie,

I loved playing basketball in Doc Sooter’s Program. In my mind he was synonymous with basketball and what was right
in the world–thank you for posting this wonderful tribute.

Joe Fahey
CHS ’75