More on Parkville's Josh Corbett: 'Miracle'
There's so much more to share about Parkville basketball player Josh Corbett's inspiring story, which ran in today's sports section. One of the things that struck me the most was how many people care about this fine young man and, just as important, how Josh was so touched by that fact.
He talked about how some of his teammates, friends and coaches made the long drive to Virginia to visit him in the hospital: "My old JV coach came down and he doesn't even coach at Parkville any more," he said.
Josh's mother, Carla Corbett, also talked about how much Josh has changed since the accident. She said her son was quiet and reserved for the most part and would have had a tough time getting through an interview like the one he did so well with me let alone giving his testimony inside a packed church on Sunday.
"Now, whatever he's thinking, he's going to say. His sense of humor really comes out more and he'll say things that you don't expect him to say. Before, he was so quiet you didn't even know he was in the room and now, he makes sure that his presence is known. I like the new Josh!" she said.
As for basketball, there's no question how much passion Josh has for the game. He told me a story about how his mother put him in baseball when he was little and how happy he was when he grew a bunch of inches to help talk her into signing him up for basketball when he was 8 years old.
This season, when he was cleared to play, his name was the first one on the sign-up sheet for tryouts. The season has been tough for Josh, going from being the star player to trying to get back comfortable on the court.
"He's just a very special person and I guess when I look at him struggling somewhat right now, I feel like something is going to come of this... like it's gonna happen and maybe Josh is going to do something huge. Then it will be an even greater story," said Karen Berkley, one of his teachers and a staunch supporter of Josh and the Knights.
Here's hoping and BELIEVING Josh gets back to his 16 points per game and maybe a couple more next year.
