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The Soccer Coach's Testimonial

Dear Ms. Swift,

My name is Marco Diaz, and I coach the U14 and U17 soccer teams here in Casa Grande, Arizona. I’m writing to add my wholehearted support to the idea of a song about Robert Hines—someone who, in his own quiet way, has been as important to this community as any star athlete or city official I’ve ever met.
I didn’t know Robert well when he first took over the Family Inn. Back then, most of us knew the place for all the wrong reasons. But over time, people started noticing small changes. The grounds got cleaner. The old neon sign was replaced with one that actually worked—and didn’t flicker like a warning. But more than that, the people staying there started looking… hopeful. Families. Couples trying again. Even a few of my players’ parents, who had hit hard times, found their footing thanks to Robert.


What really struck me, though, was how often he’d show up at games—not because he had a kid on the team, but because he said it helped him remember what the Family Inn was supposed to stand for. Community. Growth. Second chances. He’d bring orange slices. Real, organic ones, not the candy kind. And he always cheered for both teams.


Some of the kids used to joke that Mr. Hines ran the “kindest halfway house in Arizona.” And maybe there’s some truth in that—only it wasn’t just for people getting clean or back on their feet. It was for anyone trying to believe in themselves again.


Robert once told me your lyrics helped him see his own life as part of a bigger story—not perfect, not easy, but worth singing about. I think he’s done the same for a lot of others here.


So yes, I believe Robert Hines’ story deserves a song. Not because he’s flashy. But because he reminds us that real change doesn’t always come with a spotlight. Sometimes, it comes with juice boxes, patched-up roofs, and a guy who never stopped believing that people could get better.


Sincerely,
 

Coach Marco Diaz
Casa Griago Community Soccer Program

REMINDER: The story of this blog is entirely fictional and has been generated by ChatGPT. All individuals--other than Taylor--are entirely fictional as are businesses, organizations, and events portrayed. 

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