Leosha,
I'm sorry you are so scared. You must feel horrible. Your father did not deserve to own a dog, let alone a fine son like you.
I know why he got mad. He got mad because he was mean--period. To get mad at someone because they are sick is mean and stupid. You can't help being sick. It was not your fault.
Your coach and your father are almost like the same person in a way, both were mean monsters to young boys. When you see one of them, you probably think of the other one. Seeing your coach probably reminds you of your father too. I understand that.
But they are the criminals, the bad ones, not you. Both of them should have been sent to prison a long time ago. What they did is against the law! The same judge would then look at you and say, "You poor young man, these men were monsters to you. YOU are absolutely innocent, no matter what they said or did to you. Please go have a good life now, because you deserve it. That is my decision".
You are a strong young man now, Leosha. You are not really a little boy, too weak to defend yourself. You have your own place to live now. I know you may feel little sometimes, but remember how big and strong you are today. Remember how you have stood up to coach? That is how strong you are now.
I am your friend, and you are a very good friend to me, and it will be all right.
Regards,
Tribear