The  2010 College Football Season is upon us.  The University of Charleston opens the season on the road against Tusculum College. This will be a tough opener for us and hopefully we’ll rise to the challenge.   We will have a new starting QB for the first time since 2007. Blaine Wilson, a 6’2” 225 [...]

The goal for our football team in 2010 is to develop “A Culture of Excellence”. Excellence is about being and not just doing. It’s about developing a way of life. Some of our players are on that path & some are not. No one can get on the path of Excellence without DISCIPLINE. Discipline is [...]

No discussion of coaching can be complete without bringing up “The Wizard of Westwood” – John Wooden. Coach Wooden passed away last week but his influence in the world of coaching and athletics will never pass. Most know the dynasty Coach Wooden built at UCLA winning 10 National Championships in 12 years. This was clearly [...]

A big part of The Triple Gun Attack is a simple yet complete passing game. The reason we got into the Gun in the first place was to improve our pass protection so we could effectively throw the football. We have developed a handful of simple concepts that fit option quarterbacks. Each concept has a [...]

Once again, the annual Tony DeMeo Coaching Clinic has been a success. Attended by more than 150 high school football coaches from across the United States and Canada, the clinic has done its job in raising not only the profile of the Golden Eagles, but also the University of Charleston football. As reported in the [...]

The UC Football Clinic is less than two weeks away so make sure you make your arrangements. We’re getting excited about having coaches visit our University and swap thoughts and ideas about football. This year we have increased the lectures by 50% and have put the clinic together based on the survey results. We want [...]

In life or in football everything has a cost; the greater the value; the greater the cost. As the great Russian philosopher Uri once said “The only free lunch is cheese in a mouse trap.” In football the ultimate prize is a championship and it has a tremendous cost attached to it. It is not [...]

This article should really be entitled the “Power of Tradition” or “The Making of a Dynasty” but being a life-long Yankee fan I went with The Power of the Pinstripes. I’ve always been fascinated with dynasties in the world of sport. Why do some organizations seem to always win or contend for championships? What are [...]

Football e-Magazine Coaches Choice recently published their interview with Tony DeMeo.

When: April 16th and 17th 2010 Where: The University of Charleston, Charleston, WV Hotel: Contact Julie Caldwell 304-414-0457 or call the Wingate Inn directly (304) 744-4444. This is our Host Hotel – Be sure to ask for the Tony DeMeo Clinic Rate. Cost: $45 for pre-registration per coach or $50 at the door. This is [...]