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Coach Gatewood,

I can’t begin to express how thankful I am for God crossing our paths. Through all the hours of practices and time we put into the game of baseball you made me both a better man and player down the road. You taught me discipline and that showing up every day matters. You have given me some of my best memories with the game of baseball and lifelong long brothers as well. Thank you for being a continuing presence in my life since I left North and always continuing to believe in me throughout my baseball career. You have always been one of my biggest supporters and truly can’t thank you enough for what you helped me achieve through your guidance. I know every player that has passed through your program appreciated how much you put into not only the program but every individual as well. Praying for whatever comes next, much love Coach

Happy Retirement Coach Gatewood,

Anthony Herrera

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COACH GATEWOOD !!!

From the Fieldhouse to splitting “IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION” with you.

It was always an HONOR to coach with you my man.

You are and always have been a DIFFERENCE MAKER. Your impact is profound and LONG LASTING.

You are a good man and I am better to have know you.

Love You Man 💪🏻 COACH WELOCK 👊💥

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Coach,

I can’t thank you enough for the mentorship and friendship you have provided to me over the years. Thanks for bringing me on staff and allowing me to learn so much about the importance of relationship building, culture, game management and so much more. Without a doubt the most rewarding times of my coaching career! Enjoy retirement. Don’t be a stranger and once again, THANK YOU!

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Coach Gatewood,

Congratulations on an amazing career. Thank you for showing us what it meant to work hard, care for your teammates and how to be a winner in everything we do. The lessons I learned under your leadership have stayed with me, and the friendships I made on those teams have become lifelong ones. Some of the best memories I have are on those teams, and we still talk about all the great stories and times we had playing baseball as a McKinney North Bulldog. I am forever grateful for the example you set and the impact you had on all of us.

Thanks for everything, Coach.

-Jacob Whitehead

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Jim ~

Thank you for being such an incredible co-worker. Celebrating you is easy and we all are so thankful to have been on this journey with you.

Much love & respect,

Richards

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Congrats Coach Gatewood. I loved competing against your teams through the years! I always appreciated the conversations that we had! You represented North with class! What a great career and you will be missed!

Jason Wilson

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Coach congrats on retirement. Best coach I ever played for enjoyed every second of it!!!

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Coach Gatewood - I hope you are doing well. Congratulations on your retirement. Without a doubt, you are the coach who has had the biggest impact on me. My favorite memories on the diamond are playing for you at McKinney North.

The program you built has given me and others lifelong friends and memories. I cannot thank you enough.

Enjoy retirement,

Reid

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It’s hard to put into words the impact of a coach who has spent a lifetime shaping athletes, not just into better players, but into better people. Your leadership, consistency, stories, and heart have left a legacy that will live far beyond baseball.

Thank you for showing what it means to lead with purpose and to care deeply about your friends and those you coach. Wishing you rest, joy, and all the good things —you’ve more than earned it.

Coach Harvey and Melissa

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Coach, I am so sorry we will not be able to attend the celebration tomorrow night. Our thoughts will be with you and your family. Since we first met you during the 2013-2014 school year we have considered you a friend and have been dedicated supporters of you, your coaches and your program. Having walked in your shoes in many areas as a coach and person, I have the greatest respect for how you lead young players and young coaches and live your life. You are a life changer. I would have loved to have been on your staff or had you on mine during my coaching career. Always know that the Newsom family will support and be there to help the Gatewood family in any way we can.

Carol and Don Newsom

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I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for everything you’ve done over these past 4/5 years. You’ve been more than just a coach—you’ve been a mentor, a role model, and a steady presence in our kids’ lives. The growth I’ve seen in Brady both on and off the field, is a testament to your leadership and dedication.

You’ve helped shape these young men with your discipline, passion, and integrity. The lessons they’ve learned under your guidance will stick with them long after the final out.

Congratulations on your retirement—you’ve more than earned it. Wishing you nothing but rest, joy, and new adventures ahead.

With deep appreciation,

Robert & Casey Welsh

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Coach congratulations on retirement. I cannot thank you enough for believing in me as a ball player! I still continue to use all the advice you have given me through baseball and how to over come adversity in tough situations in work and life. I still talk about our ‘09 team and how special it was. It’s been an incredible ride coach! Thank you for everything

Zach Diaz #8

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Thank you Coach Gatewood for bringing us the joy of watching our boy’s Cole & Cade play high school baseball. It’s been one of the most enjoyable experiences of our lives. You have made a positive difference. Enjoy your retirement!

Scot Antosca

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Coach Gatewood

Congratulations on a GREAT career! One of the greatest high school baseball coaches of all time! Getting to be around you for 5 years at north was a great experience for me. Always enjoyed our conversations and definitely learned a lot from you. Enjoy retirement. Wish you and your family all the best going forward.

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Coach Gatewood,

Thank you for everything you've done for me. You have truly impacted my life and helped shape me into the man I am today. You've been an incredible coach and a constant support through both highs and lows. Being able to play for you and be apart of a team you created was special and I'll always appreciate it. Now that you've coached both Cade and me, I'm even more grateful for the impact you've had on our lives.

Thank you coach - and congrats on retirement!

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Coach Gatewood,

It’s hard to comprehend the hours, days, months and years of service you’ve put into helping young guys like myself learn the game of baseball, but also what it means to be a hard working decent man. I’ll never forget the kind of coach and person you were for me in some of my hardest days as a teenage kid when things weren’t going so well with my family. You will always be a father figure to me and I am eternally grateful for the lessons and coaching you’ve poured into myself and all other McKinney North Bulldogs. Some of the best memories of my life were spent on that field with you, our other coaches and teammates - you created an environment for us to be ourselves while understanding the greater goal that we were always trying to achieve. Not about the wins, but about bettering ourselves as individuals. At the same time you showed us what it meant to be a winner. Thank you Coach for everything. We love and are so grateful for you!

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Coach Gatewood, I am truly grateful for all the time I was able to spend under your guidance at North. You taught us what it meant to not only be great ball players on the field, but great people off the field. Thank you so much for being such an incredible coach, and person. Congratulations on an amazing career! - Will Shumate #2

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Coach you have done more for me than you realize. You guided me while I was your assistant, and taught me a ton about baseball and coaching. You supported me while being a head coach, and came to every one of our playoff games in 2019 when we made it to the state tournament. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me!!! Thank you for being a mentor, and advisor, and a great friend! I will never forget the great coaching trips we took together and the competitions we coached together in. One of the best memories was running from store to store in New York City because it was sooo cold out. You are the best!!!

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Thank you Coach for believing in me! You helped me become the man I am today! Congrats on retirement!