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Post by knighter on Mar 27, 2007 14:34:18 GMT -6
I have resigned at GH, am now the AD/Head FB Coach at the Clarinda Academy in Clarinda, Iowa.
Excited but nervous! LOL
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Post by brophy on Mar 27, 2007 14:36:27 GMT -6
I will be sure to start kicking kids out of school and teaching them how to car jack, so we can keep you stocked with athletes. Reform their butts with some good old fashioned doublewing Big step, and hats off to you for having the  to leave the security of GH |
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Post by coachveer on Mar 27, 2007 15:22:54 GMT -6
Good luck and God bless.
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Post by Coach Bruce on Mar 27, 2007 20:00:50 GMT -6
Coach, I work with troubled (involved with the law, training school, prison) God Bless you!! And "WELCOME TO THE FAMILY"!!!
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Post by khalfie on Mar 27, 2007 22:37:03 GMT -6
That's fantastic...
All those kids need, is a man of character in their life...
As always... Coaches coach more than football!
Glad to see a good coach... going where he's truly needed!
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Post by khalfie on Mar 27, 2007 22:44:59 GMT -6
I respect you even more after reading this article...
CLARINDA -- In Friday's non-league game, the host Tarkio Indians football team scored a big 58-6 win over the Clarinda Academy Eagles.
Next up, the Indians meet the Maysville Wolverines (Maysville, MO) in a Grand River game, on Friday, October 20. Tarkio will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record.
Knighter, I can't begin to put in words how your actions have inspired me...
Any man, that would leave the comfort, for the adversity... adversity, that lost 58-6 to a team that was previously 0-6... that's a man with Desire, Persistence, Courage, Confidence and Commitment...
You, Knighter, are my Role Model!
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Post by ocinaz on Mar 28, 2007 2:04:22 GMT -6
Congrats coach, you are doing a great thing. I have worked...Not coached at a similar facility here in AZ. There are surely some bad apples, but a lot have been to h-e-l-l and back. Parents giving them up and giving them to the state, kids were abused, and not always physical and mental....Keep us all updated. Is there Spring Ball? What are your immediate plans when you get there? Tons of questions, but I am sure they will all get answered, later.
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Post by crl on Mar 28, 2007 2:07:12 GMT -6
Yo Knighter...
Congrats...no way but up , and may every game be a victory and every player will be thankful. Because you have already won in my eyes.
God Bless
CRL
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Post by knighter on Mar 28, 2007 5:21:11 GMT -6
It will be a challenge for sure, but it is one I am eager to see if I can overcome. I do plan to run DW, with the type of turnover they have from year to year, and in some cases mid season, simplicity and "ease" of teaching is a must. They have good speed, and decent size. They have not had a coach with experience to lead the team very often, and when they have even a 4-5 record eventually landed that coach at a bigger school (public school). Salary is decent, benefit package is amazing. And they have made it very clear that if I want it/need it for both football, and weight room, I will get it. Budget there is dang near unlimited. Not a hero though, just time for me to "give back" to kids who need it more than most others. My safety is not an issue there, as they do not take that type of kid. They have more kids with drug/alcohol issues, truancy issues, theft problems, etc. They DO NOT take sex offenders or violent offenders.
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Post by revtaz on Mar 28, 2007 5:45:35 GMT -6
Good luck coach.
Taz
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Post by coachjd on Mar 28, 2007 6:22:37 GMT -6
go get'em knighter!!! Hope it all works out for you.
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Post by saintrad on Mar 28, 2007 6:33:58 GMT -6
Congrats knighter! Your new school got an awesome coach and GH will be left with a void.
Good Luck!
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Post by superpower on Mar 28, 2007 7:09:11 GMT -6
Brad, what is the weightlifting situation there? Are all the kids involved in lifting?
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Post by knighter on Mar 28, 2007 8:08:00 GMT -6
Yes Greg they are. I will teach 1 or 2 weightlifting classes during the day for the student body if I choose to do so. I was assured that 5:45am-7:00 would be open for me to run my morning sessions as I have done here at GH, and in the off season I will also have the weightroom open from 2:10-4:30 in the afternoon (could be actually until 6:15 if I want it to be). They have a powerlifting team as well.
I would not have accepted the job had they not been so willing and eager to meet my demands.
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Post by brophy on Mar 28, 2007 8:24:46 GMT -6
I would not have accepted the job had they not been so willing and eager to meet my demands.
You drive a hard bargain!
 
believe me when I say this, if I could stomach living in BFE between Iowa & Misery, I'd work for you for free.[/size] |
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Post by knighter on Mar 28, 2007 8:46:51 GMT -6
I consider my move to Northern Missouri (anything south of 1-80 is Northern Missouri in my book) LOL
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Post by midlineqb on Mar 28, 2007 8:47:27 GMT -6
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
It is always great to see someone decide that helping those less fortunate (broken homelife) than us take that step to be a BIG difference maker.
God Bless you in this endeavor!
Buddy
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Post by coachaaron on Mar 28, 2007 12:10:38 GMT -6
Are there any schools of this nature (troubled teens, residential etc) in Northern MA/S.NH area that has football?
I used to manage a residential program like this in western, MA, but it was small (18 bed) and did not have any organized sports. A coaching/teaching job like this would be pretty ideal for me. If any one know of something in my area I would love to hear about it.
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Post by groundchuck on Mar 28, 2007 12:24:11 GMT -6
Good luck.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Mar 28, 2007 15:40:09 GMT -6
Best of luck. I worked with kids in similar situations at Job Corps before teaching/coaching. Very rewarding experience.
As Dave mentioned, might be a good idea to give Kevin Kush at Boystown a call. I know he has had some opportunities to move on, but he has remained at BT for a while and he is one heck of a good coach (they have had some very good teams the past few years).
Again... good luck.
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Post by airman on Mar 28, 2007 16:11:42 GMT -6
I still have my body armor if you would like it. good luck and good for you on taking a risk. easy to say in the esay chair.
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Post by coachcoyote on Mar 28, 2007 23:05:47 GMT -6
Great move coach. I sometime feel many forget the reason we do what we do. Winning is important but learning to win and lose is more important. These kids have had a tough row to hoe, some their fault, some not. A few will be saved, many won't. Who are we to pick and choose. Give them the best you've got and you'll sleep a lot better. Little victories will become bigger triumphs over adversity.
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Post by coachjim on Mar 31, 2007 3:52:36 GMT -6
Good luck coach!
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Post by fbdoc on Mar 31, 2007 9:03:01 GMT -6
Congratulations on the move! I'm sure you're going to do a great job.
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Post by jman on Mar 31, 2007 21:24:10 GMT -6
Good luck coach.
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