Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared that he recently received a handwritten letter from Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, offering reassurance and perspective on dealing with the pain of a World Series Game 7 heartbreak.
Schneider said Kerr’s note addressed the emotional toll that comes with falling short in a winner-take-all game, and provided guidance on how to handle the aftermath of a season-ending loss on the sport’s biggest stage.
A cross-sport message of perspective
The exchange highlights a rare moment of support across professional sports, with an NBA championship-winning coach reaching out to a Major League Baseball manager about navigating the mental and emotional side of competition.
Schneider described the letter as a source of reassurance—an acknowledgment that the disappointment of a decisive loss can linger, and that processing it is part of the job for leaders responsible for guiding teams through high-pressure moments.
While the details of the letter’s contents were not expanded upon, Schneider emphasized the value of receiving a personal, handwritten message from Kerr in response to that kind of heartbreak.