by Troy Owens
Rob Coppolillo believed in me more than I believed in myself. I don't exaggerate when I say he gave me one of the most valuable gifts I've ever received. I was quite shy and had very little confidence in myself. Rob was my “hype man”, convinced me that I couldn’t be scored on as a goalkeeper, and that I could actually go talk to that girl. He knew how to go have fun and get into some trouble but knew when it was time to go home. Pete Coppolillo, I’ll never forget watching Letterman in your basement with you guys and you both teaching me how to ski just well enough to keep up. To this day I carry his advice and his pep talks. I just don’t know what to say but “thank you!” Rob. I love you.
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