You can check out the articles I wrote for Brophy's blog here. If you hate my new blog format and prefer the old website, you can blame him, lol.
Kamis, 22 Juli 2010
Minggu, 18 Juli 2010
John Wooden
A salute to John Wooden, the greatest coach of this era. He showed us what success really is and that coaching is not screaming and yelling--it's about preparation and caring for your players to get the most out of them.
“Try your hardest in all ways and you are a success. Period. Do less than that and you have failed in one degree or another.”
“The ten national titles provided no additional peace of mind nor sense of validation of my efforts as a coach. That I already had. I had succeeded long before I was called a success."
“You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask and more. They'll go the extra distance, make the extra effort in trying to accomplish the most they can within the framework of the team."
Bill Walsh
Michael Silver of cnnsi.com said this, "It was Walsh, after all, who not only revolutionized football strategy with the West Coast Offense, but who also created the organizational blueprint for the modern franchise, from the down-to-the-precise-minute daily schedule to the filming of practices and play-installation meetings." The number of coaches who arose from the Walsh lineage is a testament to his greatness.
Also, check this book out: Bill Walsh's Finding the Winning Edge. It is probably the best football coaching book ever written. I understand it is now hard-to-find, but it is worth the price if you can find a copy.
Click below and scroll down to see the Bill Walsh coaching tree:
Bill Walsh Coaching Tree.More Bill Walsh stuff: Bill Walsh site. Be sure to take the Test.
Video Trading Guidelines
If you are trading videos, make sure to verify some information just before you make the trade official.
If game cut-ups, make sure exactly what cut-ups you are getting: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams, or just one side of the ball? Also, it is a good idea to set an agreed upon date to send off the videos. Make sure to communicate if you are unable to send off your video at the agreed upon time. Stuff happens, but if you are too busy to send out a video, it is best to wait before making a trade.
I and several other coaches have attempted to trade videos with a Mr. O'Reilly, "oguru," but have never received a video back from him even after multiple requests. Anyways, just a heads up.
Update from 10/22/09 - After a year and a half, I finally received my video from Mr. O'Reilly.
Sabtu, 03 Juli 2010
Ferrum's Early Schedule Offers Solid Competition
As the Panthers prepare to embark on another season, you do not have to scan far down the schedule to see that this year's opponents will offer some serious opposition. The season opens with Emory and Henry visiting Adams Field on September 4th. Once again, the Ferrum defense will be put to the test as All American running back Caleb Jennings returns for his Senior year. Jennings was the ODAC Player of the Year, and named All American by the AFCA, and D3football.com
Last year, Ferrum lost at Emory and Henry by the score of 24-21. Jennings ran for 163 yards. No other single running back the rest of the season would accumulate that many yards against the Panthers. Look for another close game, but a tough game.
In the second game of the season, after a week off, Ferrum will be at home again September 18th, as they host the Knights of Southern Virginia University. While many may look at this game and chalk it up as an easy win, those that have watched the Knights over the last couple of years should see a trend of improvement. First, Southern Virginia has increased the level of their competition taking on two FCS schools last year. This year they are scheduling 2 DII schools, and will be traveling to Wesley DE to take on the Wolverines. It also appears they they are having a successful off season in the recruiting department. As time progresses, this will be a team that will surprise people. Last year, Ferrum prevailed 28-21, scoring on a 96 yard drive in the fourth quarter.
The third game will see Ferrum on the road to take on ODAC power Bridgewater. Bridgewater will enter the season ranked #23 nationally in Lindy's Preseason poll. Always a quality program, Bridgewater will be looking to avenge losses from the last two seasons at the hands of Ferrum.
Last year Ferrum won in overtime on a Scott Puschell 28 yard field goal. This was his third field goal in the game. In 2008, Ferrum again traveled to Bridgewater and won 21-14. Look for the Eagles to be plenty fired up for their second home game of the year.
The next week is Homecoming for Ferrum as they host the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan......Need I say more? The Bishops are the defending USA South conference champions, and soundly defeated Ferrum last year 34-24.
It will be a difficult four games, but if Ferrum plays as they are capable of, you may see them sitting at the top of the USA South going into week 6...stay tuned.
Last year, Ferrum lost at Emory and Henry by the score of 24-21. Jennings ran for 163 yards. No other single running back the rest of the season would accumulate that many yards against the Panthers. Look for another close game, but a tough game.
In the second game of the season, after a week off, Ferrum will be at home again September 18th, as they host the Knights of Southern Virginia University. While many may look at this game and chalk it up as an easy win, those that have watched the Knights over the last couple of years should see a trend of improvement. First, Southern Virginia has increased the level of their competition taking on two FCS schools last year. This year they are scheduling 2 DII schools, and will be traveling to Wesley DE to take on the Wolverines. It also appears they they are having a successful off season in the recruiting department. As time progresses, this will be a team that will surprise people. Last year, Ferrum prevailed 28-21, scoring on a 96 yard drive in the fourth quarter.
The third game will see Ferrum on the road to take on ODAC power Bridgewater. Bridgewater will enter the season ranked #23 nationally in Lindy's Preseason poll. Always a quality program, Bridgewater will be looking to avenge losses from the last two seasons at the hands of Ferrum.
Last year Ferrum won in overtime on a Scott Puschell 28 yard field goal. This was his third field goal in the game. In 2008, Ferrum again traveled to Bridgewater and won 21-14. Look for the Eagles to be plenty fired up for their second home game of the year.
The next week is Homecoming for Ferrum as they host the Battling Bishops of North Carolina Wesleyan......Need I say more? The Bishops are the defending USA South conference champions, and soundly defeated Ferrum last year 34-24.
It will be a difficult four games, but if Ferrum plays as they are capable of, you may see them sitting at the top of the USA South going into week 6...stay tuned.
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