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Post by phantom on Dec 15, 2007 18:38:42 GMT -6
Who was your HS Coach and is he still a part of your life? What impact did he have on your choosing to coach if any? What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today? I graduated in 1971 and my HS head coach and his top assistant are still coaching. I'm friendly with the HC and see him once a year but I see the DC pretty much every time that I get back home, about three times a year. The DC is a member of this board, an internet coaching veteran, and I wish he'd post more because he has a lot to say. They had no impact on helping me to want to coach because I've wanted to do this since I was a kid.
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MaineManiac
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Post by MaineManiac on Dec 15, 2007 20:19:21 GMT -6
Rod Wotton - Marshwood High School
He won 17 state titles in 22 years at Marshwood and has amassed 300 career wins.
He taught me everything. I learned to read for the sole purpose of reading about the HS football team - and he knew it and pushed me to read. He taught me everything about being a man. He shaped my work ethic. He suspended 5 starters for the Conference Championship Game (the QB was one) for drinking with a 47 game win streak on the line (and lost to a team we'd beaten 34-6 earlier in the year) and taught us a ton about values along the way.
Mixed in amongst all of that - he taught me a little about football, too.
Nevertheless, my record while playing for him - 36-7, with 2 State Champsionships.
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Post by briangilbert on Dec 15, 2007 21:06:50 GMT -6
My guy Bob Madden (Stow, Ohio) (our team's DC) Played in HS at St Ignatius (Ohio) Played in college at John Carrol (D3 Ohio OAC)
He is a HS version of Belichick in my opinion. Outstanding person and X's and O's guy. 3/4 of my playbook that I have currently comes from him, the other 1/4 is from Pat Delaney(Ohio Wesleyan) and Pete Rektis (Kent State). All 3 were outstanding Defensive coaches.
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Post by kkennedy on Dec 15, 2007 23:41:43 GMT -6
WHO ?: Noel Dean. Hes probally one of the best coaches in the state. WHERE ?: Lowell High School ( Lowell,MI ) I'll second that.
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Post by carson101 on Dec 17, 2007 2:25:20 GMT -6
Well guys thanks for the response it is worth its weight in knowledge. Not for my own purpose but because it defines you and where you come from, meaning that somewhere in your life good or bad there was an impression left. You are giving back so that your kids now may appreciate it. Heck it may help you remember what was lacking our what helped make you the person you are today and I hope it makes the kids we coach think about the same thing in 20 yrs or so. I hope this help you look inside yourselves and just think for a moment what got you here win or lose as a coach but most of all a mentor. Thank You all for being coaches and doing the best you can to better some kids life.
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Post by zwaps on Dec 17, 2007 7:06:49 GMT -6
Coach Taylor from Marietta Oklahoma. He was assistant but took over the program after the season. I was only there one season as an exchange student. The original HC was an {censored} to me. Granted, I sucked, but I still was there every day and tried my best.
Not so Taylor. He was very active, always motived and always positive. All in all, a really good time.
So after I returned to Germany, I took up playing Football, learning the X&Os and coaching Youth Ball. Now I no longer look like a big flab of fat, but a football player.
So yeah, major positive impact. Kudos to him.
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Post by fish on Dec 17, 2007 10:30:21 GMT -6
my hs hc came in the spring of my freshman year. he was a great coach that turned us into a successful program. he moved me from receiver to ol. i was confused about it at first, but the more i understood the offense, i saw why.
i talk to him about once a year, and try to see him at coaching school. his son is a friend of mine and coaches as well, and i talk to him a little more often.
i would tell him thank you for moving me to the ol because it has helped me so much to understand the game and become a better coach.
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Post by coachnorm on Dec 17, 2007 10:49:32 GMT -6
I had three coaches in high school but the one that actually taught me and the rest of my team some football was my Dad. He kept turning the job down because I was playing. My senior year he finally decided to take the job. He went 41-4 in his first 4 years because he taught us good solid fundamental football. I don't talk to him unfortunately because he passed away 8 years ago. I like to think he would have had a huge impact on my life even if he hadn't been my Old Man, but I may be prejudiced.
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Post by leighty on Dec 17, 2007 10:51:58 GMT -6
I played for Tim Cokely on the '99, '00, and '01 teams at North Florida Christian in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Post by rbsuknow on Dec 17, 2007 12:15:27 GMT -6
WHO? Tom Guenzler (I don't think that's how you spell it) Francis Howell HS St. Charles, MO
IMPACT? Well, when I was in HS I wanted to be an accountant and had no desire to be a football coach. In college I got hurt and was no longer able to play. So I was then the assistant kicker coach (I suck at kicking a football) I was basically just a babysitter when the Kicker coach wasn't able to make it to practice. So now I am a football coach and have no desire to be an accountant.
What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today? Do you have a copy of our Highlight film. Mine died because of over use. But then I would say "Thanks" b/c I transfered HS's the summer before my Junior year and missed the first 2 days of 2 a days and he still let me join the team.
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Post by tedseay on Dec 17, 2007 12:29:47 GMT -6
Who was your HS Coach and is he still a part of your life?
A mean, small-minded bully who believed psychological abuse was the same as motivation. A truly wretched little man. I haven't spoken one word to him since I graduated.
What impact did he have on your choosing to coach if any?
He helped me to start coaching even before I stopped playing in HS, volunteering with girls' flag and Police Athletic League youth teams. I knew there was more to the game than he knew or could transmit.
What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today?
My way is better than your way, but I have to thank you for being what you were -- because of you, hundreds of kids have learned to love the game even more, free of abuse from their own coach.
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Post by burtledog on Dec 17, 2007 19:38:45 GMT -6
Rod Wotton. Never heard of him and I used to live in WV. Wish I had, he is a stud of a man I am sure. Winning is important, but right and wrong are first! Greg the Amature
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Post by twolf22 on Dec 19, 2007 13:54:58 GMT -6
If it is the same Rod Wotton I know, he is now at St. Thomas in New Hampshire and was a coach in Maine.
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Post by coachvice on Dec 19, 2007 17:31:25 GMT -6
my highschool coach was Sid Edwards at Redemptorist Highschool in Baton Rouge. My position coach was Neil Weiner, known as Neil on here
both of them inspired me to be a coach and i talk to Sid almost daily becuase i now coach for him and i talk to neil every couple of weeks, i coached with him the seaon before, and i credit him for turning me into a air raid guy.
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Post by coach79 on Dec 13, 2009 1:53:53 GMT -6
Who: HC Dwight Jensen, OL Hank Scheetz Where: Hudsons Bay HS - Vancouver, WA When: '02-'03 Impact on coaching decision: My HC didn't have any impact on me wanting to coach, I really didn't talk to him too much. He resigned just days before the '04 season so therefore I didn't play my senior season. My OL coach didn' thave a direct effect on me coaching, however when I was coaching flag football when I was 15 he helped me out and talked x's and o's, we went on to become league runner up after 6 OT in the 'ship. What would I tell my coach: I would want to tell him that he helped me become the man I am today. He made football a lot of fun for me, I think I have only talked to him once or twice since I stopped playing. Last I heard he took a School Admin Job in CA, Glendale I believe. Just found out that my old HC that I played for is now coaching in the area, again.
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Post by DLine06 on Dec 13, 2009 4:19:27 GMT -6
Who? HC Mike Vallery at Kilgore High School OC (at time): Kenny Ferrow. He retired in 2005 from coaching after we won the state championship that season...currently still teaches at the high school. DC/position coach (D-Line): Mike Wood
I recent got in contact with the OC and found out he's doing well. I plan to contact my D-Line coach as well.
Coach Ferrow has experience with all levels from his days at high school to back in the 70's he coached for LSU and small coaches at Timadeux and etc. He's a good man and him along with Leach makes me want to coach offense some day.
I would tell each of my coaches thank you for showing me that hard work pays off. Despite you guys wanting me to use my brains to do something more prestigious, I feel it's an honor and tremendous privlege to coach.
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Post by bigdog2003 on Dec 13, 2009 15:00:11 GMT -6
Didn't get a chance to play varsity football, suffered some pretty bad injuries early in my football career and couldn't get cleared to play. Played from 7th-9th grades before having to hang it up.
I stayed close to the football program, attended all the games, watched film with the team and coaches. The coaches are still at the school, and I coach at the middle school that feeds into the high school, so we stay close.
My middle school coaches made a big impression on me. Some of them in a good way, some in a bad.
I knew I wanted to be a coach from a young age, and since I had to stop playing so young, I want it even more. I tell my players every day that they should enjoy it while it lasts because it can be taken from you in the blink of an eye.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2009 17:39:19 GMT -6
Who was your HS Coach and is he still a part of your life? What impact did he have on your choosing to coach if any? What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today? Our HC came in my Sophomore year ,it was his 1st as HC he was mostly interested in his star player..nice guy, not very well liked anywhere he coached, prior to , left coaching 3 years after we graduated, though, not coaching anymore, but still not to well liked. Assistant coaches were more about the kids themselves. Not part of my life, that basically ended at graduation. Was MUCH closer with my college coach. No impact on my decision to coach, my lessons were learned elsewhere. No sour grapes, I wouldn't really say much to him now though, just pleasantries
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Post by poweriguy on Dec 13, 2009 19:06:01 GMT -6
Who was your HS Coach and is he still a part of your life?A mean, small-minded bully who believed psychological abuse was the same as motivation. A truly wretched little man. I haven't spoken one word to him since I graduated. What impact did he have on your choosing to coach if any?He helped me to start coaching even before I stopped playing in HS, volunteering with girls' flag and Police Athletic League youth teams. I knew there was more to the game than he knew or could transmit. What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today?My way is better than your way, but I have to thank you for being what you were -- because of you, hundreds of kids have learned to love the game even more, free of abuse from their own coach. I see we had the same coach. lol.
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Post by jhanawa on Dec 13, 2009 20:05:08 GMT -6
My High School HC was Paul Hoffland at Alhambra HS in Phoenix, AZ, Class of 1986. We ran a combination of Nebraska's Power/Option and Woody Hayes Straight T offense. He was very sound schematically but very conservative, his idols were Tom Osborne, Woody Hayes and Bear Bryant so we didn't throw it much. OC/Oline coach was Ron Scott, a very colorful coach who impacted everybody he coached. After colllege I began my coaching career under Paul, as fate turned out I ended up changing some of his views on the passing game....LOL... I played for 4 staff's in college so I had a very diverse football experience. Some of the college coaches that had a positive impact or provided some tidbit of knowledge that I've "borrowed"; Larry Smith (UofA) HC (Amazingly Organized, had an incredible staff) Tom Roggerman (UofA) LB's, He recruited me and trust me, he influenced the entire team and anybody within earshot range of 1/2 of a mile. Meg Ritchie (UofA) Strength Coach) She was very nice and was a Bad A$$ weight coach. In mean that in a very respectful way. John Matsko (UofA) Oline Gary Bernardi (UofA) TE's (position coach) Chuck Stobart (UofA) OC (Multiple Offense) Dick Tomey (UofA) HC (Georgia Southern/Hawaii Flexbone w/ Run & Shoot) Ron McBride (UofA) Oline Denny Stoltz (San Diego State University) HC Steve Fairchild (SDSU) OC (West Coast Offense) Dana Bible (SDSU) TE's (position coach) Dave Lay (SDSU) OC (Joe Gibbs Zone & GT w/ Sid Gilman Vertical Passing Game) Dan Underwood (SDSU) TE's (position coach) Dave Ohton (SDSU) Strength Coach
There are a lot of other coaches that were on those staff's that I learned something from as well as coaches on here and around the country that I learn from. It's a never ending process.
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Post by ocinaz on Dec 13, 2009 21:23:22 GMT -6
My high school coach was a great man, good morals, and did things the right way...We have a good relationship...I have always been into coaching, would doodle plays as a youngster...He know what type of impact he had on me as a youngstger...On a side note, Aztec, I was a "Poet" for a year...Kirk Hoza was my HC there, is now the DC at FAU...Great man also...
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Post by ramsoc on Dec 13, 2009 22:32:32 GMT -6
Who? Rick Pennypacker Where? Pottsgrove High School, Pottstown, PA (still the HC there) When? 90-93
He had no impact on my decision to coach, but I've taken a lot of the things that he did and rolled them into my own philosophy.
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Post by bigsandwich on Dec 14, 2009 7:38:09 GMT -6
Chip Gierke my Junior Year and Jim Kremer my Senior year. Apopka High School C/O 96. Coach Kremer had a great deal of impact on my wanting to become a coach. He was my OL coach. My love of the 6 pt. explosion drill began there!!!
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Post by craines10 on Dec 14, 2009 9:36:12 GMT -6
Russ Issacs Snider High School, HC 91-08, AD 09-
He taught me to expect excellence and to impress upon your players that nothing less than excellence will be expected.
I coach at a school in the city, so we speak when we play.
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Post by formrbcbuc on Dec 14, 2009 14:24:15 GMT -6
Who was your HS Coach and is he still a part of your life?
What impact did he have on your choosing to coach if any?
What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today?
Who? Had 3 different HC’s in HS. The summer before my freshman year the HC who’d barely missed the playoffs died, then we had one coach for two years who was forced out, and the last one lasted three years. There have been 6 or 7 head coaches between 2000 and 2009. 2 head coaches in college an amazing coach and even better man, Ed DeGeorge, and another coach. Very similar experience that Aztec had as far as HS, 1-8, 0-10, 0-10,0-10. Overall career 14- 66-0.
Class of: 2005
Choosing to coach? No major impact I decided I wanted to coach after my college football days were over. If anything the HS experience almost put me off of coaching completely. College coach made me want to coach.
Impact of coaches? I would tell them that while it was a horrible experience at the time, this made me a better man and prepared me for much more rougher things down the road. Coach Mimms, my DC for the last 2 ear in HS is sort of my inspiration cause he was a great X’s and O’s guy (lost 7 games Sr by TD or less, horrible offense though), extremely enthusiastic, and actually cared about us and our grades. My DL/ OL coach for my Sr year is the model of what I never want to be, he was physically and psychologically abusive to my teammates and I. He was also a very immoral man who was involved in illegal activities involving alcohol and minors/teammates as well as other business ventures he conducted bar he owned in Mexico, (I grew u 12 mi from the US/Mex border). Coach DeGeorge was the best man, besides my own father, I have ever had the pleasure to meet and be mentored by, he was always positive and pushed us all to perform on the field and in the classroom above and beyond our ability. For the positive coaches thank you for what you did to make me a better man, player, and coach; for the bad ones thank you for the lesson you taught me and thank God you never broke me. Also, because of your impact a good # of kids will have a coach who will work his tail off in coaching them and building them as men.
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Post by Coach JR on Dec 14, 2009 15:16:44 GMT -6
Who was your HS Coach and is he still a part of your life?
Buddy Anderson. Coach at Vestavia Hills HS since 1972, HC since 1978. I go to games and speak to him. He hugged me and called me by my nickname from 25 plus years ago at a game early this past season...everybody had one that he made up. I wouldn't say he's "a part of my life" though unless you mean I know where he is and speak to him from time to time.
What impact did he have on your choosing to coach if any?
None really. I didn't really enjoy football in HS, and never had an inkling to coach until later in life. I played in the early 80s...we still wore full pads and hit daily, hard and often, even during the season, except for maybe the day prior to a game. I was too small and slow by the time I was a Jr. that I'd have never gotten to play on the Varsity most likely. I gave it up after my soph year because the one position I could have been a starter at (Kicker) he didn't believe in, AT THE TIME. I mean he had them, and even won the 1983 State 4A title on a game winning FG, but you still had to beat your head in with whatever postion you "played". Kicker wasn't a "position". In my case I was the warm up center for the QBs in pre-practice, scout team center, and long snapper, as well as DT or LB depending on if my weight was up or down.
What would you tell him if you could, and how could that impact the way you coach today?
That I admire his plan and implimentation. I admire his ability to get the team prepared. I admire his cool under pressure. I admire his conservative and methodical approach to the game, and most admire his "whole person" approach to coaching. He really tries to help create better men, and better human beings, and I wish I'd have been more open to him, and more a student of football rather than a hater or practice. He's been doing the same thing since 1978. He's been giving the same pre-game speech about hitting harder, working harder, giving all, getting the ball (Bingos), and taking advantage of "Bingos", for over 25 years. He believes in what he does, and never abandons running from the I, and playing bend but don't break, keep everything in front of you defense. He's happy as a pig in slop to win 3-0. He's won something in the neighborhood of 250 games, 2 state titles, and 2 state runners up, in 31 years as a HC, and as an Atlhetic Dir. the school has won nearly 50 state titles in all sports under his direction.
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Post by tsu on Dec 14, 2009 21:57:53 GMT -6
my high school head coach was Brad McCoy at Graham High School. Hes still there since I'm only 2 years removed from my senior year (that might hurt my credibility on this site oops!). If it sounds familiar you have probably seen him/herd about him on a longhorn game, he Colt McCoys dad. I'm going against whats been said above but hes one of the main reasons I'm getting into coaching. He was always a strict coach that took a stand against teen drinking and things of that sort. A really strong Christian guy. Because of his view point people ether loved or hated him, but you knew where he stood!!! They mite like him allot more since hes taking Graham to the state title game fir the first time one thing that stuck out to me was when he 1st moved in he said "he would rather loose with players with character then win with out character". That stood out to me since he actually lived by it. I believe their is more to coaching then Xs & Os due to him. no offense to this site! ;D
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Post by lucassean2 on Dec 15, 2009 10:24:50 GMT -6
Matt Senffner at Providence Catholic
I learned a great deal from him about X's and O's and coaching players and was fortuante that he gave me my first coaching job.
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Post by canyoncoach on Dec 15, 2009 19:52:02 GMT -6
Who was my Highschool Coach and is he still a part of my life?
Harry Welch @ Canyon High School in California. He was the coach my JR. and SR. year in 2001, 2002. Won Section Titles in 83,84,85 and 2 more in 2005, 2006 as well as a Division 1 State Title in 2006, since has gone to a small private school and has won 3 straight section titles and another state title in the small school division. Considered by many to be one of the greatest coaches in california High School history. Has a win loss record of 235-47-2 in 22 years.
As far as being a part of my life still, not so much although I have a ton of respect for the man I only see him about once a year when I get a chance to see one of his games.
Did he have an impact on me coaching?
Not really, I have always loved the game of football and is what I really wanted to do in my life, although I did coach under him for my first 4 years as a coach.
What would I tell Him?
Way to much to put on this board but I truly do respect him as a coach and person, one thing I would say to him for sure is, It's a great day to be a Cowboy!
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