Gerald Disch

2008, Shrine Bowl Jacksonville Florida. I invited Coach Disch to be the guest speaker at the 2008 Shrine Bowl. After my introduction, the crowd of three hundred Coaches, Players and parents enjoyed the inspirational words of Coach Disch. I was the CEO of Morocco Shriners that year 2008 and Coach Disch expressed his enjoyment for the invitation. See photo of Cheryl Whitaker Lumpkin, Jerry and myself. We had a wonderful evening. Thanks again Coach, Tommy and Cheryl

John Timmerman- Class of 68

Coach Disch had a great impact on me. He brought camaraderie between me and my fellow athletes. His letter of recommendation to Coach Carnes at the UoF played a big part in me getting a track and field scholarship . Even with the high school being named after NB Forest Coach Disch and Coach Bishop kept race off the playing field and encouraged off campus friendships. I remember him downing half a bottle of peptobismol before every game. The pressure on him must have been very high. May he...

Coach Jerry Disch was very instrumental in bending young men's personal mold, fostering and nurturing a much positive influence in their life. I received his counsel along with his coaching staff in several different sports that was extremely positive that helped shape my life. I would call on COACH for advice or for a personal appearance during our class of 1971 class reunions, he always delivered. Coach Jerry Disch, Danny Door, Fred Girgis, Joe Parker, Chuck McPhillamy and Sams were...

Helped tons of kids become men. Will always be missed.

Coach Disch was a father figure to me. Total respect and admiration for him. I’ve never met a better man. RIP coach.

Coach taught me how to be tough when the going got tough. Love you Coach.
#50. 1971 Go Rebels.

Lillie, you were the smiling face I saw every day when I signed in (70s), and our connection with Jerry was that Billie Parker, my father in law hired Jerry for the job at Forrest. He spoke often of the wonderful man that Jerry was!
Our sympathy and love go out to you and your family. Donna Thoman Parker

Most people feel fortunate to have a positive influence on a few people's lives, Coach Disch had a positive influence on me and thousands of others, especially in their critical teenage years.

He was the consummate role model teaching us hard work and attention to detail were the keys to success regardless of your talent level on and off the field. Win with humility and lose with class, but always do your best and remember "excuses lose ball games."