Posted on May 13, 2023
Meet the school custodian who has coached the chess team to the championships
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"What I like about coaching the kids is seeing them go from, say, the K-2 level to where Avery is right now. Avery, for instance, has grown so much that his rating strength is higher than any player over at the middle school. He has a passion for it, and that just proves my theory: If you really like something and stick with it, you're going to get better. And he's really taken it to the next level. He studies at night when he comes home. I see him as, like, a 1500 player by his sophomore year".
"What I like about coaching the kids is seeing them go from, say, the K-2 level to where Avery is right now. Avery, for instance, has grown so much that his rating strength is higher than any player over at the middle school. He has a passion for it, and that just proves my theory: If you really like something and stick with it, you're going to get better. And he's really taken it to the next level. He studies at night when he comes home. I see him as, like, a 1500 player by his sophomore year".
Meet the school custodian who has coached the chess team to the championships
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Dave Bishop
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(That joke will make sense when you learn his name is Dave Bishop.) Who is he? A generally cool dude, and lifelong chess lover. Dave Bishop is a part-time chess coach at George B. Weatherbee School in Hampden, Me. as well as their custodian. He also coaches the nearby Reeds Brook Middle School team as well."...
"Dave Bishop
According to 4 sources
(That joke will make sense when you learn his name is Dave Bishop.) Who is he? A generally cool dude, and lifelong chess lover. Dave Bishop is a part-time chess coach at George B. Weatherbee School in Hampden, Me. as well as their custodian. He also coaches the nearby Reeds Brook Middle School team as well."...
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That's truly inspiring, PO1 William ""Chip"" Nagel! It's heartwarming to see the dedication you have for coaching the chess team and witnessing their growth. Avery's journey, in particular, is a testament to the power of passion and persistence. It's incredible to think that he might become a 1500-rated player by his sophomore year.
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If anyone's interested in further honing their chess skills, they can check out resources on https://chess-bot.com/ . It's a great platform to explore and enhance your understanding of the game. Keep up the fantastic work with the chess team, and who knows how many more champions you'll nurture in the future!
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