Driving in Atlanta, Nashville, Orlando, or any Major City... You know the value of the HOV Lane. The lane that stands for "High Occupancy Vehicle". The lane that requires two or more passengers for use. The lane to the far left that always seems to have cars whizzing by others while in standstill traffic. You … Continue reading Coaching In The “HOV” Lane
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The Year of “Finish The Drill”
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." -Psalms 37:4 Closing out this year one of my favorite memories was a July afternoon over seas in Reutlingen, Germany. I was blessed with an opportunity to travel and spread our passion for this great game. The scene was so … Continue reading The Year of “Finish The Drill”
Focus On The Sword
I love the storyline and the battle scenes in the movie "Troy". I often use a certain moment in this movie to illustrate a point with my team and at home. Paris, the son of Troy's King Priam, has fallen in love with Helen of Sparta. The major problem is that Helen is also the … Continue reading Focus On The Sword
The Original “Cellphone”
I had searched for many years for the "Original" Cellphone from my youth. Traveling down Old Highway 82 right outside of Montgomery sat this once flourishing dinosaur. However, this magnificent device was not my beginning of tele-communication and brought back great memories. My era began inside the home with a telephone attached to the kitchen … Continue reading The Original “Cellphone”
The “Turkey Bowl” Tradition
For about 15 years (unofficial records show), our family has been competing in a Thanksgiving Day Football Game. Otherwise known as the "Turkey Bowl"........ The time of year when player personnel is drafted in a very unfair way only to give one team complete advantage. Everyone is decked out in uniform, eye black, towels, receiver … Continue reading The “Turkey Bowl” Tradition
The Purpose of “Stretch Lines”
The word "Line" is used so often in football.. Touch the “Line”, Toes on the “Line”, Run past the “Line”, Win the “Line”, Defend our Goal-“Line”, and the call every day to get in your "Stretch Lines".... The question is why is it important to recognize the word "Line"? This post was written during our bye week. … Continue reading The Purpose of “Stretch Lines”
That Game Day “Feeling”
That Feeling, when you first walked through a stadium tunnel. The sight of emerald green grass widens your eyes with excitement. The mere size of the stadium overwhelms you and the sound of the drums sets your heart in rhythm. Gladiator like figures roam the sideline in perfectly manicured uniforms. During warm ups, you are … Continue reading That Game Day “Feeling”
Picture Day
Picture day.... the day in the preseason that breaks up the routine of developing for the start of football season. I am like most coaches worrying that this day will bring lack of focus and unstructured time when building discipline is at the forefront. The process of getting so many new faces dressed, teaching them … Continue reading Picture Day
“Train the Brain”
Coach Ronnie McClurg, my mentor, would say often, “Train The Brain Men!!” He always illustrated mental toughness and how powerful your thoughts were daily. The saying,"Your body can withstand anything, it is your mind you have to convince", could have never been more true. Coach was a firm believer that one could extend their capacity for greatness … Continue reading “Train the Brain”
The Mirror Test
Remember The Titans..What a Classic Movie With So Many Great Lines: “Split Veer, Like Novacaine, Give It Time Always Works” “Jump On That Ball Like A Starving Man On A Christmas Hen” “If We Don't Come Together, Right Here..., We Too Will Be Destroyed” “What Is Fatigue?? Army Clothes!!” “Water Is For Washing Blood Off That … Continue reading The Mirror Test
LESSONS FROM THE GOALPOST 