Emerson, Bloom, et. al. for 2016
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The secret in education lies in respecting the student.” Thinking about that as a self-evident truth is a great way to jump into our coaching practice for 2016. Most of us (especially those who also…
The Young Assistant Coach Who Could Not Stop O.J. Simpson
In going through my dad’s stuff, I have been very pleased to find some great things that remind me of him. Here are the three team pictures from his years at Lafayette in Lexington, KY- 1966, 1967 & 1968….
Coach Russell’s Ruminations – December
Happy Holidays to all! I’ve just returned from a month on the road recruiting. So, for this for this month’s post, I’d like to share some general thoughts on recruiting, and high school visits. The month of December tends to…
Say, “Thank You”
A reality check for all of us head coaches…. if you are having success, the people around you are a HUGE reason for that success. Sometimes we can be so full of ourselves we lose sight of that. I just…
Moral Coaching: The Value of Preparation
Fall has rushed through the east coast and the season is over for many high school and college teams. For the first time in nearly twenty years I was not a part of it. That’s not totally true – I…
Coverage Menu
As we all evolve our defensive packages this off-season, we are obligated to the fact that everything starts with the Coverage Menu. From a defensive coach perspective we know that everything starts with stopping the run on first especially and…
“Take A Shot” Bunch Play With Ball On A Hash, Near The Red Zone (+30 to +25)
Bunch-Double Post If you run ‘Bunch’ or are thinking about installing this formation, then you need to consider this play for when you are on a hash and heading into the red zone (+30 to +25 yard line) as this…
A Tough Season, A Good Season – Remembering My Dad
After starting the season 0-5, we finished the season with 6 straight wins including a district championship and two home playoff games. I was very proud of the toughness displayed by our kids and staff. During the season, three of…
Coach Russell’s Ruminations – November
The thought I’d like to share with you this month started in the form of a question I was asked… “Were you embarrassed?” That question was asked after I presented an award at our annual football banquet last February. Our…
Digital Signage is Changing the Play
By: Jonathan Priestley Display technology is making a splash in the sports arena. For fans and sports teams alike, the incorporation of interactive touch displays opens a new world of possibilities – one in which fans are more immersed in…