Letter of recommendation by Gavin Donaldson for Luka Pauk

1. Search Committee
Department of Athletics
To Whom it may concern,
It is with great pleasure that I submit this recommendation on behalf of Luka Pauk
who has applied for the position of Men’s Soccer Coach.
I have known Luka for many years and I have had the pleasure of working with him in
various situations concerning the teaching and coaching of soccer. My first contact with
Luka was as a player here at West Virginia Wesleyan College, where he played for me
for his final three years and worked our soccer clinics. I soon realized that Luka was an
outstanding teacher and coach, as well as a strong player. What impressed me most
about Luka was his confidence and ability to establish positive coach-player relationships
with the young people he was instructing. Since that first year, I have seen Luka continue
to thrive as an assistant coach with West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia
Tech, club coach and as a trainer for aspiring young talent in the private sector.
Luka is extremely sensitive to the needs and interests of young people and he has a
way of gaining their confidence and respect. In the 36 years I have been a head coach in
collegiate soccer, Luka is without a doubt, one of the best, young teachers of the game I
have seen. Luka will only continue to get better in more challenging environments once
given the opportunity. His maturity, organizational skills and knowledge of the game are
an asset to any program.
It is without hesitation that I give my highest recommendation on behalf of Luka Pauk
and feel that the institution that secures his services will be most fortunate.
Sincerely,
Gavin Donaldson
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
West Virginia Wesleyan College