A Different Cardinal (Chicago) Story Motts Tonelli Perhaps one of the greatest football stories of all time concerns a man named Mario “Motts” Tonelli who grew up in Chicago and went to Notre Dame. Even though he had been in…
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…
BASIC TRAINING Why play football? by Coach Larry Beckish I believe - because football gives a youngster an opportunity make himself a better person on and off the field that football is Basic Training. This Basic Training can be an…
Offense Sells Tickets, but Offense and Defense Together, Win Championships by Brian Williams What I am about to write might be considered sacrilegious in the basketball coaching community. The old adage is that "Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships."…
Ray Lauenstein, a former football and baseball player at Hamilton College in New York State received his Masters Degree in Sports Psychology from Florida State University. While at FSU, Ray coached high school baseball at Florida High School in Tallahassee. In…
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…
by Jerry Campbell The following lists are excerpts from The Ultimate Offense, an eBook that includes Jerry's offensive philosophy, scheme, defensive naming conventions, and much, much more. According to Jerry, the following are... REASONS FOR MAKING THE OPTION A PART…
Blog From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog A blog is a user-generated website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order. Blogs often provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food,…
by Larry Beckish If I were running a version of the trap option, midline option or the freeze option I would incorporate a combination fullback dive with the bubble screen Bubble / Cut The play would be a unique form…
The role of mass media in influencing the values of young athletes has never been greater than it is today. Consider the media's portrayal and emphasis on one "high profile" sports figure - Terrell Owens of the Dallas Cowboys, over…