Jerry Pickard, 66 years old, was born in Jessup and retired from teaching after 35 years, including 30 years at the Valley View School District. He has coached at Valley View since 1987 and is currently the Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity Tennis Coach. When Jerry is not coaching, he spends his time with his children Sean and Shannon, and tries to keep up with his grandchildren Kiana and Charlie.

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