Remembering Skip Prosser
From those who knew him when he was just starting out in West Virginia; to fans at Xavier; to Wake Forest students and alumni; even to Tar Heels and Hookies: Skip Prosser touched countless lives.
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August 04, 2007 - 03:47 PM
Skip Prosser was a great man and will be missed by all!
— Dallas Weaver
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August 04, 2007 - 09:50 AM
As an alumni who was involved with the athletic department while I was at Wake, I appreciated the things that coach Prosser brought to our university. His players went to class, they graduated, they represented the university well in all areas of life. As a former coach, I had a chance to watch practices and to learn from the man, and gracious attituted toward a NC high school coach is something I'll never forget. My prayers go out to Coach's family.
— Ross
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August 04, 2007 - 04:55 AM
I remember the Xavier Basketball Camps and the courtside seats during the Cincinnati Garden games. Even though those time are very rememberable, the most rememberable times were when I grew up and saw Coach Prosser coach and lead his teams to victory. Now being a college graduate, I have been able to meet various amounts of coaches. Even though, I will forever be able to say that Coach Prosser held himself with the most dignity, integrity, and honesty. The guy literaly made a strive to meet everyone and remember everyone he met. And for that, I will always remember his time at Xavier and Wake and how much he meant to both the communities of Cincinnati and Winston-Salem and around the country. I truly can only hope and wish that someone like Skip Prosser can be idolized by every basketball player and others who want to be the best that they can be. Coach, you are my hero! I miss you.
— Joe Haarman
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August 03, 2007 - 04:58 PM
Skip represented Wake with true class. He was a great representative of the Wake Forest family and lived our values every day. We have been a part of Wake for over 25 years and have always found that although Wake has had many successes, character always mattered more to our alumni, students, and fans than wins and losses. Skip we were and are proud of you.
— David and Debbie Cassels 73,75
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August 03, 2007 - 02:35 PM
As a Winston-Salem native, NC State grad and a HUGE basketball fan, I offer my sincere condolences to the Skip Prosser family. At times like this, it hard to know what to say, so I have decided to pray for your family, and ask God to strengthen you all and be your help during this time.
— Kristy Franklin
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August 03, 2007 - 02:21 PM
Mrs. Prosser and family,
I have been praying for you and thinking of you a lot in the past week. I'm so sorry for your loss. But I wanted to thank you for sharing Coach Prosser with us - the Wake Forest and Winston-Salem community. Whether I spoke to him at church or around campus, he was always thoughtful and kind. More than Wake Forest losing a great coach and educator, the world has lost a great man. God bless you and thank you.
— Charlie McCurry, '05
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August 03, 2007 - 01:21 PM
God Bless Coach Prosser and his family. Respectfully,
— Jimmy O'Brien
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August 03, 2007 - 11:34 AM
While a big Maryland fan, many of us had the utmost respect for Coach Prosser. He was a great coach and seemed like a great person. The whole Acc loses and will miss him.
— Bob
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August 03, 2007 - 11:20 AM
I met Coach Prosser in New York during the Pre Season NIT in 2004. Wake had just won their first game to move on to the finals and Skip was down on the floor watching the next game, scouting out his competition for the following night. Although he was busy, when he saw me wearing my WFU shirt he made a point of coming over to me and shaking my hand, and took a picture. Then as he was leaving he asked me if I was going to be at the game the next night. Although I had not planned on going, I immediately told him I would be there, and he broke out into a grin. He said that he needed all of the Deacons there that night, and I didnt want to dissapoint Coach.
Skip Prosser was a class act, who did things the right way, in a profession that makes it so easy to choose the wrong path. RIP coach, you'll be missed.
— E.S. c/o '08
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August 03, 2007 - 11:14 AM
As a Wake fan growing up,I've seen Skip become the best coach this commuity could ask for. My husband's unit was deployed to Iraq in August of 06'. As many may know Skip took a very risky oversea's to coach Hoops for Troops. I greatly admired him for that and still do. He was not only an amazing coach but he was also a fantastic person. I remember being a "Little Deac of the Week" when I was younger, getting to sit behind the wake bench right where Skip was "supposed" to sit [ even though he sat down maybe twice the whole game]. It was amazing to be that close to such an honorable figure at that young of age, now I'm 23 and I look back and I'm over-joyed at the progress of our Black & Gold that Skip has brought up over the years. He has successfully made young men into NBA stars with goals in life. And Skip will be greatly missed. May God's hands be on his family's shoulder & hearts. Give them comfort in their time of grief and re-assure them he is still coaching, but from a better seat in the Deac House. God bless!
— Deac Fan
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August 03, 2007 - 09:37 AM
He was a special friend and a great person.
North Carolina Gaters
www.gateraau.com
— Vic Sapp
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August 03, 2007 - 09:26 AM
I'm a Muskie who will always miss Skip. When he left Xavier, Loyola (MD) had the honor of being coached by Skip and finally your great school.
— Bryan Williams
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August 03, 2007 - 08:57 AM
Skip Was a Great Coach, I am a Wolfpacker, that truely admires skip, and all of hai acheivments at Wake Forest University!
— Vance Wrenn III
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August 03, 2007 - 01:17 AM
Our Coach,
I will never forget the commitment you have shown for the betterment not only of basketball, but for sportsmanship as well. Your legacy and passion for life and the game is known as far afield as Zimbabwe, and we will always remember you there. Rest In Peace sir for your memory will always be held in our hearts.
Deven V. Patel '11
— Deven Vinu Patel
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August 02, 2007 - 09:47 PM
My favorite memory of Coach Prosser was when he came to our basketball class at Forsyth Tech. The Deacs were in the middle of a awful season and it would have been easy for him to skip out on us. But he showed up and answered all our questions and was just a delight. Not many coaches would have taken the time. We'll sure miss you Coach. Mike King
— Mike King
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August 02, 2007 - 09:37 PM
I am a UNC Tarheel fan,but was deeply saddened by the death of Coach Skip Prosser.I know that where he is now,he's happy,because he knows he will always be coaching WFU,from the best possible seat.He will always be a part of the ACC,and my thoughts go out to the WFU family,as well as the Prosser family..God bless you all,and thank you for sharing Skip with us
— Bambi Shepherd
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August 02, 2007 - 09:30 PM
I have only met Coach Prosser once, in a few years.
— Jessie Appier
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August 02, 2007 - 05:28 PM
Nancy, Scott and Mark, thank you for sharing Skip with us. Hopefully the heartfelt testimonies in this guestbook will bring comfort to you in your grief. This truly great man made us all so proud to be Deacons and he clearly influenced all he encountered for the better. That is an amazing accomplishment. RIP Skip.
— Tim Gilbert \'74
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August 02, 2007 - 05:12 PM
HE WILL BE MISS!!!! MAY THE LORD GIVE STRENTGH TO HIS WIFE NANCY AND SON'S SCOTT & MARK IN THIS TIME OF THEIR LOSS......R.I.P COACH P
— ALOFA
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August 02, 2007 - 04:43 PM
I greatly admired Skip Prosser because his players graduated from college. He proved that athletes can be competitive in the classroom as well as in their athletic endeavors. His players worked hard in my First Year Seminar Race and the Law which means they learned to work hard on all fronts. Skip was a joy to know, and I am glad I had a chance to know him.
Beth Hopkins'73
— Beth Hopkins
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August 02, 2007 - 04:32 PM
Everyone in heaven must be wearing ties-dye shirts these days. I thank the Lord for sharing Skip Prosser with us. Blessings and peace to Nancy, Mark, Scott and the Wake Forest University family.
May God hold you, Coach, in the palm of God's hand.
— MAS
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August 02, 2007 - 04:32 PM
Coach Prosser will be sadly missed by the class of 2005. We shared our freshman year with coach and for many of us, Coach Prosser Basketball is how we know Wake Forest hoops. I will always admire his connectedness to the students, be it eating with us in the Pit or Benson, or alongside us rolling the quad. I will always remember the night we beat Duke in 2OT and stormed the court:one of the greatest sporting events I have ever attended. Thank you coach, for the memories.
I know you will always have a great seat at the games, coaching from above...
— PTXM '05
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August 02, 2007 - 12:58 PM
Skip will be missed. He was a great, stand-up coach unlike some of the coaches (M.K.) in the ACC. He had a great eye for the game and a passion for his athletes. He was fun to watch at the Comcast Center when he and his squad came into town. His fire will be missed on the sideline as well as the stands.
— Josh - Terp Fan
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August 02, 2007 - 12:24 PM
While I've been a faculty member here for 12 years, I didn't personally know Coach Prosser and was very happy with his work here at Wake Forest. My wife, Angela King has taught CHM 108 the last few summers and it has become pretty popular with student athlete's trying to satisfy their requirements for lab-based courses.
This year, she had the students do a "Demo Day" where each student did a chemical demonstration and also explained the science behind what they were doing. Its a pretty fun event, as you get to see stuff blow up, burn, freeze or what have you.
Having over 50% student athletes (including one basketball player)in the class, Angela invited all of their coaches to attend this program. I never really thought much more about this until I went into the main lecture hall of chemistry and saw Coach Prosser sitting towards the back of the room. The coaches were invited because Angela thought they would make the greatest impression on these athletes academic career.
Reading everything about Coach Prosser over the last few days, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that he attended this event. I know that his attendance was a real inspiration to all of the students, I was really impressed. I'd like to extend my condolences to the family.
— Bruce King
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August 02, 2007 - 11:52 AM
Nancy, Mark and Scott-our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most sad and tragic loss of your husband and father. Although we did not have the privilege of personally knowing Coach Prosser; only from the stands; we too are so saddened and shocked. Having been Wake fans for twenty some years we know the life and enthusiasm that Skip brought to the Joel. He helped to not only WAKE the Neighbors but to WAKE the Nation. It was obvious that he loved the students, fans, players, community and nation and in turn he was loved and respected by these same people. We will miss you Skip Prosser. You left us much too early.
— Cindy M.-Winston-Salem,NC
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August 02, 2007 - 11:46 AM
One of the greatest things about being a WFU fan, is that fact that you can take immense pride in knowing that; caring, honorable, ehtical, and passionate leaders are at the helm. Coach Prosser was someone to always respect and admire for the simple fact that he always lead by example. I loved to watch him during times of adversity, as it was always interseting to witness his behaviour. He never cursed, emerassed, or voilated anyone in any way. But..., he did always give a pat on the back, a few words of encouragement, and a little inside information on how prepare in order to be ready the next time opportunity knocked! Then he would typically turn back to the action on the court and give a few encouraging claps as he coached on to the closing buzzer. I cling to the memory of Coach Prossers qualities as I go through life and strive to be a better person, husband, worker, and overall example to others. My greatest sympathies are with the Prosser family, and I pray that God and the plethora of positive outpouring will help them in this time.
— Josh Smith-Burlington,NC
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August 02, 2007 - 11:42 AM
We were truly saddened by the death of our favorite coach at Wake Forest. I remember just like it was yesterday when there were rumors that Skip was going to leave Wake and go to Pitt. Being alumni of Wake Forest University, class of 76, class of 82, we immeditately tried to call and convince him otherwise. Therefore, we started an E-mail campaign and got many other alumni to write letters. After having seen basketball games at the Joel and having spoken with Skip personally at one of the Senior dinners,we were convinced that he really read all of the E-mails and did not just throw them away. Skip was a positive person and his energy and love of life manifested itself in his coaching. Skip reminds us of our father who passed away last May. Like, Skip, our father was a teacher and coach. Both of these men's love for development of character of young athletes was displayed in their coaching and personality as well. Wake Forest was truly blessed to have a coach like Skip Prosser.
— Annie Donaldson/ Marjorie Donaldson
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August 01, 2007 - 10:46 PM
I was lucky enough to have met Coach Prosser when I was at Xavier's basketball camp. Those days were so fun, mostly because of Skip and his other coaches. He treated us like members of his team. Ever since then I've been a huge fan of his and I'm deeply saddened to have lost him. He made people feel special, came easy for him because he was the special one. He meant a lot to the people up here in Cincy and especially at Xavier. Coach, thanks for making the world a better place.
— Brian D - Cincinnati, OH
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August 01, 2007 - 10:01 PM
I never met coach Prosser. Only saw him at games and on television. I liked him and what I believe he stood for both in athletics and life. I have lived long enough to understand that death is just a part of living and I normally can deal with it quickly and move on but Coach Prossers passing has given me a profound sense of loss. I know that time will help heal the hurt and I want to express my sincere condolence to his family and all that loved him. I will miss seeing and hearing him as I know many others will but I hold fast to the knowledge that some day we will meet. Sincerely
— B Shoemaker
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August 01, 2007 - 09:11 PM
I can only hope to be the kind of representative of Wake Forest that Skip Prosser was. He set the bar very high. Thanks for the memories, Skip, and for building promise for the future. My condolences to all those whose lives you touched.
— Cliff Campbell - "Tex" - '81
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