Many traits come to mind when picturing an athletic coach – dedication, leadership and resilience. For Patrick Schoolar, resilience has taken on a unique meaning as a coach who has thrived with a prosthetic leg.
After a hunting accident led to the amputation of his leg, Patrick Schoolar had only one option: to live like nothing ever happened. “It’s not like it will grow back, so there is no point in me waiting for it to happen,” he said.
Schoolar’s recovery journey brought him to Methodist Rehabilitation and later to Methodist Orthotics and Prosthetics in Flowood, where he received his prosthesis.
Over the past 20 years, as technology has evolved, the Pearl High School football coach has been fitted with the most advanced components available. Now, the technology finally meets all of his needs.
“I’m able to live my life, be a coach and be a family man without hesitation with the help of Methodist Orthotics and Prosthetics,” said Schoolar.
