Thursday, June 23, 2011

Daily Thought - Gary Patterson

"There is no such thing as everyone wins and gets a prize.  I think you need to teach them there is a winner and there is a loser in life.  That's the way it is and you have to learn how to win and the discipline of doing things the right way.  I think the sooner the kids learn that the better chance they have of being successful."  TCU - GARY PATTERSON

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Hardest Teams To Prepare For


Florida coach Billy Donovan asked the New England Patriots' Bill Belichick who are the hardest/easiest teams to prepare for in the NFL.  His answer:

"The hardest teams to prepare for can disguise what it is they do by making everything look the same."

"The easiest teams to prepare for 'do what they do.' You know going into the game what they’re going to do."

Monday, June 13, 2011

Practice Intensity

“Once practice began, everyone was expected to operate at full throttle.  I wanted to practice at game speed.  We would never allow for anything but full speed and full effort in games, and I wanted us to practice exactly like we played.  I believe when you give athletes a chance to perform at varying levels of intensity, you offer an invitation for varying levels of performance. “  Pete Carroll

Friday, June 10, 2011

Why The Colts Chose Manning?

George Barna - January 8th, 2010

While driving I sometimes listen to sports radio. A show aired recently that was discussing pro football and the pending playoff match-ups. Not being a football fan I was about to change the station when an interesting statement caught my attention. A scout for one of the teams heading to the playoffs was describing the priorities, discipline and focus of all-star quarterback Peyton Manning, who has had an outstanding career with the Indianapolis Colts. The scout noted that when Manning graduated from college the Colts had narrowed their draft options to Manning and another outstanding, highly-rated collegiate quarterback.
To figure out who might be the best selection for their team, Colts executives set up interviews with both young men. Both prospects discussed their desire to win and their positive feelings about the Colts. The turning point in the Colts’ decision was the answer they received to one particular question: If chosen by the Colts, what is the first thing you will do? Young Manning’s reply, supposedly offered without hesitation, was “Study the playbook.” His competitor’s response? “I’m booking the next flight to Vegas so I can celebrate with my buddies.”

Daily Thought

“No student ever attains eminent success by simply doing what is required of him/her; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction.”
Charles Kendall Adams – American Historian

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Where Does Winning Football Begin?

Bill Belichick - "In a few places: the right attitude, commitment to preparation, and execution under pressure."

1. Attitude
2. Preparation
3. Execution

Servite's 4 Rules


Servite High School coach Troy Thomas said there are four rules Servite football players need to know.
No. 1: Love your teammates.
"When you love somebody, you are willing to sacrifice and put them ahead of you."
No. 2: Do your job.
"You might be the guy that runs the scout team. That's important. You might be on the bench. Be supportive. Everybody has to do their job on a team."
No. 3: Play as hard as you can.
"We talk about playing hard for 48 full minutes. That's what it takes to win."
No. 4: Be physical when you get there.
"When you get to the point of contact be more physical than your opponent."

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Have Kids Changed?

The following question was asked to Kansas State University Basketball Coach Frank Martin by Jason King of Yahoo! Sports:

Q: Some folks believe that demanding coaches such as yourself are becoming more and more rare, and that people are too soft when it comes to dealing with kids these days. Would you agree?
A: “Absolutely, but it’s not a basketball problem. It’s our entire society. You know what makes me sick to my stomach? When I hear grown people say that kids have changed. Kids haven’t changed. Kids don’t know anything about anything. We’ve changed as adults. We demand less of kids. We expect less of kids. We make their lives easier instead of preparing them for what life is truly about. We’re the ones that have changed. To blame kids is a cop out.”

Daily Thought - Chip Kelly

"I think playing fast is a fundamental.” 
Chip Kelly
 

Monday, June 6, 2011

Players Expectations of Coaches

Tom Crean, Indiana University  Basketball Head Coach – “Players have four expectations of coaches: 1. Be competent. 2. Be sincere. 3. Be reliable. 4. Be trustworthy.”

Friday, June 3, 2011

Start With Process

Legendary High School Football Coach Bob Ladouceur, winner of 151 straight games
"My approach was all about process.  I didn't have any long-term goals. I just said to myself, 'Let's teach these guys how to win and what it takes to win, and then make it a day-to-day process.'"

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Under Your Control

“The quality of practice greatly influences the outcome of games, and of great significance is that practice is something that your team can control.”  Brian Williams

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Daily Thought - Tom Landry

“I don't believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game."  Tom Landry