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Post by coachfd on Nov 14, 2012 12:11:06 GMT -6
"Our number one job as coaches is to love these boys.
Our number two job is to teach these boys how to love others.
Our number three job is to teach these boys how to love themselves."
~ Joe Ehrmann
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Post by John Knight on Nov 14, 2012 12:24:44 GMT -6
Not going to post who I thought had made that quote, glad you included the source!
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Post by postcrack on Nov 14, 2012 13:46:40 GMT -6
His philosophy is the basis of our entire program. You'd be amazed at the response and the impact that it makes.
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Post by davishfc on Nov 15, 2012 10:59:42 GMT -6
"Our number three job is to teach these boys how to love themselves." ~ Joe Ehrmann This one is open to interpretation because a select few of the kids I've coached had NO problems doing this. It was the second one that proved challenging for some of them to learn so we had our work cut out as coaches to get them there. |
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Post by davishfc on Nov 15, 2012 11:02:19 GMT -6
Not going to post who I thought had made that quote, glad you included the source! So wrong! But funny nonetheless. |
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Post by wingt74 on Nov 15, 2012 11:05:48 GMT -6
In today's society, I wouldn't say this.
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Post by gdoggwr on Nov 15, 2012 11:51:39 GMT -6
In today's society, I wouldn't say this. Because of today's society we need to say this. imho |
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Post by blb on Nov 15, 2012 12:13:32 GMT -6
With all due respect to Joe Ehrmann (and those who may espouse his ideas in their coaching), that's inflated language.
I love my children, wife, grandson.
I like (most of) our players.
We need to get them to reach their potential, to trust and respect teammates and coaches, and to have enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards Football.
If we can do those things they will have an enjoyable and educational experience regardless of their role or how many games we win.
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Post by veerbone on Nov 15, 2012 12:26:53 GMT -6
First page of my portfolio is a listing of job responsibilities
HEAD COACH: Enhance the players' education through athletics.
"Football Teaches the Lessons of Life
- Eddie Robinson
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Post by coachfd on Nov 16, 2012 15:55:32 GMT -6
"It's easier to build good men than to repair broken men."
What good is it if a young man is a 5-star football player, but then fails in school, fails in his relationships, fails in his marriage, or fails as a father? What good is it for a young man to be a stud recruit, if he ends up an empty, depressed, or angry man later in life?
What we do on the practice field determines more than just what happens on Friday nights.
It impacts our young people's futures, and affects the future of our entire society.
As coaches, we have the chance to make a difference. If we can, then we should.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 16, 2012 17:28:59 GMT -6
“We are on the field and in the locker room to teach our players how to win. Not just on the gridiron, but in any profession they choose. We want to impart habits that will lead them to excellence throughout their lives. Most of all, we want to teach them the value of loyalty, integrity, and teamwork. Once you know how to work with people, you can accomplish anything”- Lou Holtz
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Post by spectatorsam on Nov 16, 2012 19:19:19 GMT -6
Agree with blb. If u could only do one thing as a coach, that should be showing/teaching your players what it means to be a man. A good coach once wrote "They look to us for examples. A boy wants to become a man, but he doesn't know what a man is."
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Post by dsqa on Nov 16, 2012 19:50:53 GMT -6
Just my take on this guys, but Isn't "being a man" what Joe describes?
I believe everything blb described as what to develop in the athlete is accurate, but I would think it should be motivated in our hearts by what Joe describes in his quote, I don't see what blb wants happening without at least a measure of that "inflated language" influencing our intent.
It may be difficult to get the athlete's buy-in on what we do, but personally I know no other way to stay motivated in the face of today's resistance to what we are trying to do as coaches than to risk greatly by being willing to love our athletes...and I only mean that in the purest sense.
in fairness to blb, there is plenty of "pie in the sky" rhetoric out there today that lacks substance, so I get your desire to keep it real. I think every coach is challenged today to decide how far he is willing to go in their player relationship depth...things just couldn't be more weird than they are today regarding that concept.
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Post by coachfd on Nov 16, 2012 20:07:56 GMT -6
Much agreed with you, DSQA. Most of us got into coaching for the impact we can have on young people--we coach because we had great coaches who showed us how to be men and how to live, and so we coach to bring up the next generation, just as others brought us up. One of the things I've been blessed to be able to do is write a number of books ("Playbook for Manhood," "The REAL Man Program - Character Education Curriculum," etc.)... But I also created a simple website that is educational-only. It is meant for young men, and all of us in a position to influence young men. It spells out what it means to be, like Joe says, a "real" man. I thought it would relevant to share the link to the website, and everyone is welcome to read up on its contents--there is nothing for sale, it is purely informational and inspirational...and hopefully, transformational. The link is: www.RealManInc.org |
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Post by coachfd on Nov 18, 2012 15:55:20 GMT -6
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all, by the way!
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Post by fantom on Nov 18, 2012 15:58:26 GMT -6
I'm not sure that you guys are even arguing. Looks like a question of semantics to me.
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Post by RENO6 on Nov 18, 2012 19:14:14 GMT -6
THANK YOU GOD GOR LETTING ME COACH!
"13 seniors crying their hearts out"
They cried because they gave all they had physically and mentally with every possible ounce of focus. It was a scenario I had never been faced with. I was surrounded with people who loved this game for all the truth, toughness, and humbleness it teaches. They loved it for the same reasons I do, but for them it was ending. This breaks my heart; I can't imagine it ending. That day, I gained so much respect for those seniors because I saw how much they truly wanted to be their best and how truly upset they were when that opportunity ended. I was so upset myself that day because I thought we could do better but now I know what message God was sending me. I will forever strive to bring out the traits those seniors demonstrated in every player I coach.
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Post by airman on Nov 18, 2012 23:58:36 GMT -6
I think it sounds better this way.
1. our number one job is to respect these boys. By respect I mean we treat them with dignity regardless.
2. our number two job is to teach them to respect others.
3. our number three job is to teach them to respect themselves.
the reason I say respect is because it teaches them they respect people even if they disagree with them. they respect them even if they are a different skin color or from a different culture or religion.
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Post by coachbuck on Nov 19, 2012 2:48:03 GMT -6
"Our number one job as coaches is to love these boys. Our number two job is to teach these boys how to love others. Our number three job is to teach these boys how to love themselves." ~ Joe Ehrmann I think Ehrmann is right on. I to often see coaches that are to distant from there players. Its my opinion that coaches should be all in. This year on my youth and H.S. team our team break was "family". I tried to coach these boys as if they where my son. I tried to get them to respect each other. My "feeling" yes I used that word, is if they truly care about each other they will play harder for each other. I think using this philosophy has helped me be successful as a coach. |
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