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5 'And when you pray, do not imitate the hypocrites: they love to say their prayers standing up in the synagogues and at the street corners for people to see them. In truth I tell you, they have had their reward. |
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{{Infobox person |
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| name = Benjamin "Coach" Wade |
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| image = Coach_Wade_PR_2010.jpg |
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| caption = Coach Benjamin Wade, self-professed as "The Dragonslayer": Publicity photo taken in 2010 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1971|09|18}} |
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| birth_place = [[Susanville, California]] |
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| season = [[Survivor: Tocantins|Tocantins]], [[Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains|Heroes vs. Villains]] |
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| finish = 5th place (Tocantins)<br>12th place (Heroes vs. Villains) |
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| tribe = Tocantins:<br>{{survivor colorbox|timbira}}<br>{{survivor colorbox|forza}}<br>Heroes vs. Villains:<br>{{survivor colorbox|villains}} |
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}} |
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'''Benjamin "Coach" "DragonSlayer" "Zeus" Wade''' (born {{birth date|1971|9|18|mf=yes}})<ref name="CBS bio 18">{{cite web|title=Benjamin: Survivor on CBS|publisher=CBS Interactive|year=2010|url=http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/bio/benjamin_18/bio.php|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref><ref name="CBS bio 20">{{cite web|title=Coach: Survivor on CBS|publisher=CBS Interactive|year=2010|url=http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/bio/coach_20/bio.php|accessdate=April 5, 2010}}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] [[reality television]] personality best known for being a contestant on ''[[Survivor: Tocantins]]'', ''[[Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains]]'', and ''[[Survivor: South Pacific]]''. Born in [[Bolivar, Missouri]], he later moved to [[Susanville, California]], to conduct the Susanville Symphony<ref>[http://www.susanvillesymphony.com Welcome to the Susanville Symphony Society]</ref> and pursue "adventures" in Hollywood.<ref name="tv world"/> |
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6 But when you pray, go to your private room, shut yourself in, and so pray to your Father who is in that secret place, and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you. |
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==Early life== |
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Wade grew up in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]], where he attended and graduated from [[West High School (Knoxville, Tennessee)|West High School]]. He began his musical career as a child in Knoxville, making appearances on the Indianapolis Symphony, the [[Knoxville Symphony Orchestra|Knoxville Symphony]], and the [[Metropolitan Opera|New York Metropolitan Opera]]. He majored in Business at the [[University of Tennessee]] and graduated in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Alan|title=SURVIVOR: Knoxville-native "Coach" talks game plan with Volunteer TV News at 11|date=February 12, 2010|url=http://www.volunteertv.com/entertainment/headlines/84208227.html|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref> Wade performed with the University of Tennessee Orchestra, Band as well as the Knoxville Symphony and other professional orchestras.{{Citation needed|date=June 2011}} |
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7 'In your prayers do not babble as the gentiles do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. |
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==Soccer== |
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In 1997, Wade was hired at [[Simpson University]] in [[Redding, California]], to coach the women's [[soccer]] team. He then spent thirteen years coaching [[collegiate soccer]] teams and ended up at [[Southwest Baptist University]] from 2005 to 2009.<ref name="Bolivar Herald-Free Press">{{cite web|url=http://bolivarmonews.com/news/article_56dca815-5b39-517d-8e37-c55df7871bc0.html|title=Benjamin Wade of Bolivar in CBS’ Survivor|last=West|first=Sarah|publisher=Bolivar Herald-Free Press|date=January 16, 2009|accessdate=May 12, 2010}}</ref> After his appearance on ''Survivor'', Wade was fired as head women's soccer coach for the university.<ref name="tv world">{{cite web|url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/-survivor-tocantins-castaway-benjamin-wade-fired-from-coaching-job-8480.php|title='Survivor: Tocantins' castaway Benjamin Wade fired from coaching job|last=Bracchitta|first=John|date=February 19, 2009|accessdate=April 18, 2010}}</ref><ref name="reality blurred">{{cite web|url=http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_tocantins/2009_Feb_19_ben_wade_fired|title=Benjamin Wade fired as college soccer coach|last=Dehnart|first=Andy|date=February 19, 2009|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref> The university's athletic director Brent Good had fired Wade for not telling the school that he would be taking two months off in order to participate in ''Survivor''. Good stated in an interview, "He [Wade] said he was going to be gone for a week...the week went beyond that, which went beyond that, which went beyond that." According to Good, Wade left the team with two weeks left in the season in October but did not return to the school until December.<ref name="tv world"/> |
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8 Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. |
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==Music== |
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[[File:Maestro Benjamin Wade - PR 2010.jpg|thumb]] |
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Wade was hired on with the Susanville Symphony in 2003. His main instrument was the [[trumpet]]. He has composed several [[classical music]] pieces and is the co-founder and current artistic director and conductor of the Susanville Symphony.<ref name="symphony">{{cite web|url=http://www.susanvillesymphony.com/maestro.html|title=Welcome to the Susanville Symphony Society|publisher=The Susanville Symphony Society|accessdate=April 19, 2010}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> In 2011, his ballet The Four Elements premiered. <ref>http://www.susanvillesymphony.com/#/season/2010-2011/beauty-dance/</ref> A documentary featuring the accomplishments of this organization is chronicled in ''Small Town Big Sound'', filmed by brother Peter Wade in 2006.{{citation needed|date=February 2010}} Wade is a teacher of music history at [[Lassen College]], a community college located in Susanville.<ref name="omnibus">{{cite web|url=http://media.www.omnibusonline.com/media/storage/paper193/news/2010/02/10/News/coach.Gets.Second.Chance-3868249.shtml|title='Coach' gets second chance|last=Block|first=Brendan|publisher=The Omnibus|date=February 10, 2010|accessdate=April 19, 2010}}</ref> |
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==''Survivor''== |
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===''Survivor: Tocantins''=== |
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Wade was selected to participate on ''Survivor: Tocantins'' in 2009. He recognizes himself as the main antagonist of this season; however, [[Jeff Probst]] has gone on record saying he doesn't feel like Wade did anything to earn this reputation. Being one of the most controversial characters to ever play the game,<ref name="buddytv">{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/survivor/exclusive-interview-coach-benj-28721.aspx|title=Exclusive Interview: Coach Benjamin Wade, from 'Survivor: Tocantins'|date=May 15, 2009|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref> he made it to a 5th place finish. He gave nicknames to his fellow tribemates: [[James Thomas Jr.|J.T. Thomas]], the "warrior", Stephen Fishbach, the "wizard", [[Tyson Apostol]], the "assistant coach" (to which Tyson later wished to upgrade himself to "co-coach"), and himself, the "Dragon Slayer". These players together formed the "Warrior Alliance".<ref name="msnbc">{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34739276/ns/entertainment-reality_tv/|title='Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' cast revealed|publisher=Associated Press|date=January 11, 2010|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref> Coach was perhaps most famous for telling stories of adventure from his previous exploits as a professional [[kayak]]er,<ref name="stuff.co.nz">{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/2701145/Survivors-Coach-slams-critics/|title=Survivor's Coach slams critics|last=Schulz|first=Chris|date=July 8, 2009|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref> many having a rather casual relationship with reality (fake).<ref>[http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/survivor_tocantins/2009_Apr_28_coach_lies Kayaking record disputed at www.realityblurred.com]</ref> |
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===''Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains''=== |
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For the 10th anniversary of the series, CBS brought back "heroes" and "villains" from previous seasons.<ref name="msnbc"/> Wade was selected to participate for the Villains and was the 9th person voted off and the 1st member of the jury. During his time in the game, he was a part of the Villains majority alliance and had a close alliance and relationship with fellow Villain [[Jerri Manthey]], leading some to believe that the two had a possible romantic connection. Coach appeared to be in the majority alliance on his tribe at the time of his elimination, but outsiders Sandra Diaz-Twine and Courtney Yates managed to convince the alliance that Coach was not trustworthy, and he was sent home in place of Yates. At the reunion, Wade mentioned that after this season and watching Tocantins, he realized how people viewed him, and decided that he did not want to be viewed as "The Dragon Slayer" anymore. |
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===''Survivor: South Pacific''=== |
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Coach returned to Survivor for the third time as the self-styled 'Zen Slayer'<ref>http://www.tv.com/shows/survivor/clips/survivor-meet-the-veterans-of-survivor-south-pacific-10553976/</ref>, one of the two returning contestants. Coach was assigned to the Upolu tribe through random draw, gaining the friendship of Edna Ma on the first day. On the first night, he made an alliance with Sophie, Rick, Albert, and Brandon Hantz. Brandon later revealed to Coach that he was Russell Hantz's nephew. Coach still decided to trust Brandon, but still was wary of Brandon's outbursts. Coach and his four alliance members sent home Christine, Stacey and Mikayla to Redemption Island. At camp, Coach found the hidden immunity idol with the help of Albert and Sophie, keeping it a secret from Brandon and Edna. Later on, Coach staged the idol's "discovery" for Brandon, under the guise of a prayer ritual. The tribes merged with six members each, prompting Coach to attempt to sway Savaii member Cochran over in order to avoid a tie. Coach's alliance, now including Cochran, voted off the remaining Savaiis. Both Cochran and Edna, knowing themselves to be on the outside of the alliance, tried to get Coach to betray his original alliance, however Coach decided against it, voting off Cochran first, followed by Edna. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/ Survivor on CBS] |
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{{Survivor contestants}} |
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[[Category:1971 births]] |
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[[Category:American conductors (music)]] |
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[[Category:People from Knoxville, Tennessee]] |
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[[Category:People from Lassen County, California]] |
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[[Category:University of Tennessee alumni]] |
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Revision as of 20:18, 15 December 2011
5 'And when you pray, do not imitate the hypocrites: they love to say their prayers standing up in the synagogues and at the street corners for people to see them. In truth I tell you, they have had their reward.
6 But when you pray, go to your private room, shut yourself in, and so pray to your Father who is in that secret place, and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you.
7 'In your prayers do not babble as the gentiles do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard.
8 Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
matthew 6 5-8