Lou Holtz Inspirational Speech
Lou Holtz was not only a great football coach, he was also a great inspirational Speaker so today is a special play of the day - it’s a few words from Coach Holtz guaranteed to give you a little inspiration…
Vince Lombardi on going for his Third Championship
Special Play of the Day - it’s an inspiring clip of Vince Lombardi talking about going for his third NFL Championship in a row. It gives you a good look at the motivating force Lombardi was - enjoy https://youtu.be/FhNn7ENixBY
Coaches Coach, Players Play, Parents Parent
Everything we do as a team must have an order to it. After all my years of coaching this remains my firm belief. When I coached football everything was to be done a certain way at a certain time, and…
The Big Three
Without question, the three things you must personally possess to be a good or a great football player are mental, emotional, and physical toughness. I call these ‘The Big Three.’ A player at these levels, both good and great, must…
A story about a stock boy, a checkout girl and the Super Bowl
This story was sent to us recently for our consideration. The decision to share it with our readers was not a difficult one. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE…
Developing Teamwork One Player at a time
Most coaches would agree that, more often than not, the most talented team is not always the most successful team - on the scoreboard, or in the standings. Until the Patriots' loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl…
Lou Howard – on “Playing for something outside of self”
"I feel that the difference between champions and almost champions is the ability to play for something outside of self. Lou Howard - legendary H.S Football Coach SPIRIT: THE SECRET OF WINNING FOOTBALL THERE IS A WHOLE NEW HORIZON ON…
“Deus Ex Machina”
"I’m convinced that the power of the mind is God’s greatest gift to us. I’m also convinced that the secret to unlocking that power lies in belief. Belief, I contend, is the “deus ex machina,” or the magic elixir that…
Coaches Advisor – September 2004
Holding on to the momentum of winning - and stopping a losing streak – Speed Development Hold That Momentum! Last October I had the privilege of being behind the scenes with the West Virginia University football team and staff the…
All you really need to know about baseball ………
All you really need to know about baseball you learned in Little League Or so it seems if you look at what Cincinnati GM Dan O’Brien did this past off season with Pitching coach, Don Gullett. He decided that…