wagl
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Slogans
Jul 1, 2008 11:19:27 GMT -6
Post by wagl on Jul 1, 2008 11:19:27 GMT -6
What are some of the best slogans youve heard?
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Jul 1, 2008 12:31:38 GMT -6
Post by eickst on Jul 1, 2008 12:31:38 GMT -6
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if the woodchuck played strong safety.
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Jul 1, 2008 17:37:11 GMT -6
Post by chadp56 on Jul 1, 2008 17:37:11 GMT -6
A few that come to mind: Respect all, fear none Together we can We are all in this together Start fast and finish strong Only the strong survive Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm I've put some of my favorite football quotes here if you want some good quotes rather than slogans www.mifootball.com/quotes.htm
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Jul 1, 2008 18:03:18 GMT -6
Post by eickst on Jul 1, 2008 18:03:18 GMT -6
Oh, if you wanted cliche ones you could always use-
Champions are made, not born Pain is weakness leaving the body We will win as a team, or die as individuals If football is your religion, prepare to meet your maker Shut up and hit someone The more I sweat in practice, the less I bleed at gametime (or the more they bleed)
My more favorite ones- Practice makes perfect, but nobody is perfect, so why practice Tie-dye (sp) shirts and on the back "We can take a hit"
But this is the best one-
Championships are made when the stands are empty
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burn
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Jul 1, 2008 22:21:18 GMT -6
Post by burn on Jul 1, 2008 22:21:18 GMT -6
I always liked "If you want to play practice, if you want to win play Your High School football."
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Jul 1, 2008 23:24:22 GMT -6
Post by saintrad on Jul 1, 2008 23:24:22 GMT -6
WINNERS COMMITT, losers explain
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dcoach84
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If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven't done anything today. -Lou Holtz
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Post by dcoach84 on Jul 2, 2008 3:20:08 GMT -6
Pain is temporary, Pride is forever.
Pay Now or Pay Later.
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Post by mwpilots on Jul 2, 2008 4:26:56 GMT -6
Second place is the first loser Hustle beats talent when talent doesn't hustle The will to win is only exceeded by the will to prepare Tradition never graduates
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ex-centralcoach
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Post by ex-centralcoach on Jul 2, 2008 6:42:04 GMT -6
ONE TEAM ONE GOAL 1-0
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Post by schultbear74 on Jul 2, 2008 6:54:53 GMT -6
If the bar's not bendin' you're just pretendin' Don't sacrifice weight for technique prepare to accept the pain of discipline or expect to suffer the pain of disappointment. hard work causes success he who hesitates is dogfood
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Post by justryn2 on Jul 2, 2008 7:55:31 GMT -6
How about a really BAD slogan. After a dismal year at all levels, my son comes home from a post-season football meeting with a new t-shirt. On the front is the high school logo with the word "Football" underneath. On the back, the team slogan. "Game of inches." Unfortunately, the other teams in the conference appear to be playing the game in yards.
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Post by wingtol on Jul 2, 2008 8:49:12 GMT -6
Anyone else with me when I say that I hate slogans on shirts? I just don't like em, seem kind of cheesy to me and I am not real sure the kids even buy into them anymore. Plus I feel like if things aren't going the way you plan (losing season or what not) the slogans become a joke to everyone. I have seen some bad slogans on some bad teams shirt and you just laugh and it turns into a joke, I don't want my team/school to be though of in that way. I would rather instill it in the kids on the field then try and make them believe some slogan because it's on a shirt.
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Jul 2, 2008 11:44:00 GMT -6
Post by coachorr on Jul 2, 2008 11:44:00 GMT -6
Masturbation and procrastination are alike, In the end you are just screwing yourself.
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Jul 2, 2008 11:45:49 GMT -6
Post by coachorr on Jul 2, 2008 11:45:49 GMT -6
Wingtol, I am with you 100%. I hate slogans and I hate sayings that include or guarantee victory without any proven track record. Like, saying "STATE CHAMPS" after breaking as a team and it is week 2 of June and you didn't win a state title in any previous year.
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Jul 2, 2008 11:46:33 GMT -6
Post by coachorr on Jul 2, 2008 11:46:33 GMT -6
Here is a good slogan:
"Hard Work"
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Jul 3, 2008 12:30:39 GMT -6
Post by coachorr on Jul 3, 2008 12:30:39 GMT -6
DC Ohio, this country is turning into a multitude of wusses. Where political correctness is the standard and women's pants are a fashion statement to be had by all.
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Jul 3, 2008 15:15:28 GMT -6
Post by jgordon1 on Jul 3, 2008 15:15:28 GMT -6
Sweat is the glue that binds us together
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Jul 3, 2008 15:18:01 GMT -6
Post by jgordon1 on Jul 3, 2008 15:18:01 GMT -6
ps Dcohio I like your 2 teams never heard that one before
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wccoach
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Jul 3, 2008 15:38:36 GMT -6
Post by wccoach on Jul 3, 2008 15:38:36 GMT -6
Coach DC, I had a similar experience 2 years ago after our pre-season player/parent meeting. I explained what football can do for the players in their everyday life and why I thought it was a great teaching tool for young men as they prepare for the rigors of the grown-up world. During my little speech I made the comment that what made football different from most team sports was the aspect of violence. Most other team sports are based on athletic ability, mental comprehension of the game and techniques and competitive drive. What separated football was that a controlled amount of violence leveled the playing field for those players that may not be as gifted as others, but had a superior degree of courage, heart and toughness. I explained that courage, heart and toughness were not related to physical athletic ability and was one of the aspects of the game that any player could excel at if they chose to do so.
Well, during the question and answer segment I was quickly deluged by 3 mothers that wanted me to better explain how violence could possible be a positive attribute for their sons while playing for our team. By the tone of their questions, it was very evident that they did not approve of my theory of violence and how it related to what made football a great game. I tried in vain to better explain the issue, without backing away from the truth that football is a game that rewards a certain level of violence, if applied within the rules. Needless to say, I was unsuccessful in my explanation and the group of mothers latter took their complaints to the AD & principal. Both the AD & principal told the mothers that if they had a problem with the violent aspect of football that they should not allow their sons to play.
The fathers and players in question latter stepped in and basically told the mothers to back off and leave the coaches alone. Two of the players should be starting on our defense this year and are ferocious tacklers. Funny how things work out! Sorry about the post, I know it is way off topic, just wanted to let DC know that he is not alone on his view of violence in football.
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Jul 3, 2008 16:17:23 GMT -6
Post by tye2021 on Jul 3, 2008 16:17:23 GMT -6
G-A-T-A "Get After That A--"
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Jul 3, 2008 18:45:32 GMT -6
Post by touchdowng on Jul 3, 2008 18:45:32 GMT -6
Choose to work, choose to WIN
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Jul 3, 2008 18:53:22 GMT -6
Post by kcbazooka on Jul 3, 2008 18:53:22 GMT -6
had an opponent have AMF on the back of their helmets -- when I found out what it meant i thought it was clever but also questioned whether the coach should have allowed it --They had the leading rusher in the state and for those that don't know the AMF stood for "Adios, mo fo"
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Jul 3, 2008 19:12:38 GMT -6
Post by coache67 on Jul 3, 2008 19:12:38 GMT -6
I take a bit of umbrage with the idea that kids don't buy into the slogans. We even had a "secret" slogan this year. ON the back of our shirts was the acronym, "ITHFY". We gave them out after two a days and explained what this meant. Now we give out tons of shirts, it is not unusual for moms, girlfriends, dads, etc to be wearing our shirts, but I explained that these shirts were special - they were for the guys who had gutted it out and not turned tail like some others. I told them that they shouldn't tell anyone what the acronym means and tell people to google it, or if they wanted to find out, try football.
Anyway, about week 3 I have a sit down with the AD and Principal and they want to know what it means. Long story short, I told them it was an internal, family thing, the rationale behind it and if they were ordering me to tell them I would. They respected my decision and let it go (they just wanted to make sure it wasn't something vulgar I guess).
My point is if you make it special, it will be special - as much as people say kids are different, they really aren't - maybe it is b/c I am "only" 33, but I think if you create excitement and build it up, kids will buy in - especially if they know you believe in it.
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MaineManiac
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Post by MaineManiac on Jul 4, 2008 6:36:42 GMT -6
I agree completely with the previous post. They have to mean something. They have to be involved in the daily mission. Empty slogans do become jokes. For instance, we used the Spring to build the idea put forth in the 212 degrees video. Located at: www.212movie.com/ Then we get to camp and the back of the T-Shirt says, "TURN UP THE HEAT!" Every position coach and every coordinator works the concept of giving just a degree more into their coaching vernacular. If it becomes irrelevant it is our fault as a staff. Even if we have a 2-3 losing record, even more important to turn up the heat. I'd say if something like a t-shirt becomes a joke, it might be a larger issue with the program being a joke to players.
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Post by easye17 on Jul 4, 2008 6:47:55 GMT -6
I'm not a big slogan guy. Actually I hate them. To me, and I don't mean to offend anyone who uses them, but a slogan on a t-shirt does not represent me, my team, or the motivation to be successful. It's just an overused slogan that are retreads of other slogans. Don't want to piss anyone off, just dont' like them.
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Post by easye17 on Jul 4, 2008 6:52:55 GMT -6
Anyone else with me when I say that I hate slogans on shirts? I just don't like em, seem kind of cheesy to me and I am not real sure the kids even buy into them anymore. Plus I feel like if things aren't going the way you plan (losing season or what not) the slogans become a joke to everyone. I have seen some bad slogans on some bad teams shirt and you just laugh and it turns into a joke, I don't want my team/school to be though of in that way. I would rather instill it in the kids on the field then try and make them believe some slogan because it's on a shirt. I do agree with this too. You win games by working hard in the off season and putting in more work than the other guy, not with a slogan on a shirt. I've always viewed it as a joke as well.
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Post by wingtol on Jul 4, 2008 7:32:34 GMT -6
Anyone else with me when I say that I hate slogans on shirts? I just don't like em, seem kind of cheesy to me and I am not real sure the kids even buy into them anymore. Plus I feel like if things aren't going the way you plan (losing season or what not) the slogans become a joke to everyone. I have seen some bad slogans on some bad teams shirt and you just laugh and it turns into a joke, I don't want my team/school to be though of in that way. I would rather instill it in the kids on the field then try and make them believe some slogan because it's on a shirt. I do agree with this too. You win games by working hard in the off season and putting in more work than the other guy, not with a slogan on a shirt. I've always viewed it as a joke as well. Must be a PA thing
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Post by rbush on Jul 4, 2008 8:15:56 GMT -6
I'm all for slogans if you can turn it into a legitimate theme. For us this year we'll be using the quote
"Fight until Hell freezes over, then fight on the ice"
The theme: Bring your skates.
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Post by coachorr on Jul 4, 2008 9:36:18 GMT -6
WC Coach, thanks for the story, it helps the rest of us to learn what to avoid. In the future, I will be sure not to use that word and exchange it with something like "physicality" or "physical brutishness". Thanks again, for sharing.
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Post by coachorr on Jul 4, 2008 9:48:17 GMT -6
You're preaching to the choir. Talking it out can be good, but I wonder what the family members of Brooke Bennett and the citizens of Vermont think about Vermont's liberal "talk it out and rehabilitate" methods for sex offenders now? The only thing it has done for that state has encouraged more sex offenders to relocate to the state of Vermont.
Okay, now here comes the real tangent and I should probably just stop here, but I won't. Our school district has adopted Positive Behavior Support Systems, which to some degree is good, because they want you to reward good behavior. I am all for it, but one thing you can't do is tell a kid "no", because it has a negative connotation. So, for example a sign had to be removed from the computer lab door, which said "No food or drink" to "Please refrain from bringing food or drink into the lab". I believe sometimes we have to call a spade a spade and deal in discipline, that is if we truly love kids.
Slogan: Driven by the past, Drawn to the future.
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