Beyond the Scoreboard: What Football Means to Me – Win or Lose
The mention of love in society generally conjures visions of hearts and flowers, creating a Disney-like mental picture of romantic relationships. The masculinity and machismo often associated with the gridiron does not immediately surface in this affectionate imagery. Still, love…
Developing Mental Toughness
By Kevin Marks, Kinesiology and Health Science Professor School of Health Science Solano College It’s intriguing to see individuals who have the ability to stretch themselves and push through physical and mental barriers. For example, Navy Seals, Army Rangers,…
Old School Leadership for the 21st Century
Are you tired of the mumbo jumbo/ big word leadership phrases of the 21st century? Would you like to see a return to the old school values of character, toughness, and serving others? Has the age of entitlement frustrated you…
The Military Analogy and Developing Football Leadership
As we embark upon the “battles” of November that will determine the champions and the standings for future championship pursuits, the opportunities for those involved in our great sport to make comparisons between the playing field and the battlefield become…
Trusting God and Doing What You Do
I’ve never personally met Coach Tony Dungy but, along with my dad, he has helped me to change for the better so that my wife, Stephanie, hasn’t kicked me out of the house after 21 years of living with a…
Trust Them
Last Saturday, our team played in the ECAC North Atlantic Bowl. This was our fifth consecutive postseason appearance, which is a heck of an achievement for our players. At our level, there are almost 250 teams competing for one national…
Building Relationships Beyond the Players
By James Housdan, Head Football Coach Parkers Chapel High School (AR) With the start of high school football practice about to begin, coaching staffs are putting the final preparations in place. For almost a year coaches and players have…
Time to ENDURE
Character Matters Timeout: ENDURE Coach “Do not grow tired of doing well, for at the proper time you will receive the rewards if you do not give up.” It has been said “It’s not how you start the race but…
Quality: NOBLE
Quality: NOBLE To be noble is to be outstanding. The best and excellent, all of which make up the “Inside Stuff” that is necessary for greatness. To be noble is to possess outstanding qualities. Qualities of superior nature, especially in…
Character Matters TIMEOUT: Gratitude
Coach The Quality “Gratitude” is something we need to demonstrate more consistently beside just Thanksgiving! The definition is “to make known to others in what ways they have benefited my life.” The mindset that stands out to me is “Appreciate…