If you are going to Coach High School Football in Texas you had better focus on winning. Grapevine Faiths head coach is no doubt prepared to win but his lessons to his players and supporters cannot be measured in wins and losses. Every football coach should read this article.
Dots, Tarblooders, & Buffanblu’s?
Andy Staples of Sports Illustrated has compiled a list of the nations 15 most unique high school nicknames. With the NFL and all of its generic mascots such as Eagles, Bears. (yawn) Rams, etc., a handful of high schools have stepped up the mascot creativity a notch.
Why I Love High School Football
Here’s what I love about high school football no matter where it is played. I love the clever offenses and defenses that you’ll never see in the NFL or NCAA. I love the kid who does his job game in and game out and never gets his name in the paper. I love the kid who rushes for 345 yards on 6 carries with 6 touchdowns. I love it!
Friday Night Lights S3 Available!
For me, the third season was as strong as the first. But its brilliance lies in the way it sets up season 4 in the last few episodes and leaves you wanting more. This show is underrated, much like the Dillon Panthers, but once you watch it, the brilliance and quality of this production leaves it well beyond the first down marker when other TV productions should punt and get off the field.
4.3 40 yard Dash? Probably Not!
You hear it all the time. A 210 lb. high school stud running back runs a 4.3 40 yard dash, or a 235 lb. linebacker was clocked at 4.4. These numbers are so common nowadays that we accept it for fact without any questions.
Since there are no official world records for the 40 yard dash, [...]
Legendary Georgia Coach Retires
After 2 National Championships, 3 State Championships, 10 Quarterfinal Appearances, 23 Region Championships, 29 City Championships, 355 Wins, 300 scholarship athletes, and 11 NFL Players, Head Coach Robert Davis has decided to retire. After 44 years as a Coach and 36 years as a Head Coach, he deserves a rest.
And we’re back!
Posted by Ron Tarpley on April 10th, 2009
After a little summer rest and relaxation, we are glad to be back. It is amazing how a few days on the Gulf of Mexico reading the latest football rags rejuvenates the soul.
Malibu residents would hate my house
Posted by Ron Tarpley on April 5th, 2009
Malibu Park no fans of Friday Night Lights!
Can High School Football Save This Country?
Posted by Ron Tarpley on April 3rd, 2009
Maybe not. But the values and discipline learned by participating in youth sports can be a powerful building block in shaping the future of our children. The key word here is can. The positive potential value of participating in youth sports is only limited by the coaches and parents involved.
Too often, because of a lack of guidance and proper reinforcement from coaches and parents, sport ends up creating ‘characters’ instead of building character. Pat Cananaugh, CRONS
Football Is Great Advertising
Posted by Ron Tarpley on April 2nd, 2009
Private schools are feeling the pinch of the economy and must work harder than ever to attract students. Obviously, the primary reason for sending or kids to a private school, or any school, is to receive a proper education. If you are reading this blog then you probably agree that sports can be a big part of that education. Private schools that invest in their athletic programs and facilities will have an edge when it comes to down to many families final decision.
“At this time and in this type of economy, it’s great advertising for us,” St. Francis athletic director Paul Linden said of the football championship.*
“It’s like a restaurant that has bad service and a bad meal, the people that go to that restaurant are going to go out and tell a couple people. People are more apt to spread the negative things before the good things.” Joe Chivari, Marmion AD.*
Role Model For All Programs
Posted by Ron Tarpley on March 26th, 2009
The Atascocita Eagles Football Team had a successful season by all measures. In fact, they made the playoffs for the first time in school history. More importantly, the acted like they had been there.
The Eagles were awarded with the Sterling Bank Sportsmanship Trophy presented by the Touchdown Club of Houston, Texas. Judging for the award is based on three criteria: actions of the teams and coaches at the games, action of the fans and support groups such as cheerleaders, bands, and parents, and respect for the American Flag.
