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New Mexico Racquetball

Play for life!

Play for life! Play for life!

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE March 2021

Remembering John

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We recently lost another legend!  John Koller, originally from Minnesota, passed away in Albuquerque last month due to complications from the Corona Virus.  He was a multi-sport athlete with strong community connections.  He also was a family first individual and successful businessman.


John would mention your name at the beginning of each encounter.  I valued our interactions; during a racquetball event or while exchanging dialogue at a local coffee house.  Topics might include history, politics, religion, and travel.  Oftentimes I shared my athletic experiences throughout Latin America and Asia.  Then, he reminisced about combat missions over parts of Europe during the Second World War.  We were fortunate to have closed a few successful insurance and real estate transactions.


John and his counterpart, the late Ralph Waddington, had a vision for bringing an age group international racquetball event to New Mexico.  In 1984, they presented their vision to me.  We all agreed to move forward; and, we began the journey the following year by hosting the North American 40+ Championships in Albuquerque.  In 1989, the tournament transitioned to the IRF World Senior Racquetball Championships.  This year will mark its 36th edition!


John was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery a few months prior to reaching age 96.  He leaves behind wife Jo, and a host of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.



UPCOMING

May  Pagosa Springs; High Altitude Shootout Racquetball; PLPOA  (open)


June   Lubbock; M & M Classic Racquetball; Zachs Club  (open)


August  Albuquerque; 36th IRF World Senior Racquetball; NM Sports & Wellness  (35+)

Other:      National Paddleball Championships;

                                          NM State Racquetball/Paddleball/Squash 57;

                           Ralph Waddington New Mexico Games


Yoga pose of the month:  Standing back bend…

Stand with feet hip width apart

Place hands with fingers downward against lower back; shoulders back & down

Arch lower and middle back and look upward; hold for 15-30 seconds


Affirmation:  I choose faith over fear

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