Analytics vs Common Sense
The big Buzz Word in sports today is “Analytics†– percentage & probabilities. Every call a coach makes is backed up by analytics. In other words if I go for…
Non-Football Books to Read Before the Season
As a head football coach, I felt is was important to read some non-football books to get different perspectives on winning, success & leadership principles. I tried to read about…
Aristotle and Coaching Football
Aristotle and Coaching Football. What does an ancient Greek Philosopher know about coaching football? How can studying Aristotle help us get a first down? Was he an offensive guy or…
Why The Patriots Win
The New England Patriots have clearly established themselves as a true football dynasty. They have dominated the NFL for the past two decades. The Patriots used to be a laughing…
The Gratitude Rule
With Thanksgiving fast approaching and Veterans Day just past, I decided to discuss “The Attitude of Gratitudeâ€- an easy way to increase the joy in your life. The following is…
It All Starts With Discipline
Over the years I’ve given many clinics on offensive football. From The Multi-Bone to The Triple Gun, Xs & Os were always a significant part of our success because we…
A Commonsense Rule for Start Your Season
As Pre-season camps begin across the country, hopes & expectations run high. Both players & playbooks are usually both too fat. Policy manuals with rules of conduct try to control…
Sometimes Talent Can Kill a Team
Every coach wishes he had more talent. “If we just had more speed†or “if we just had more size,†I have heard those groans before and even uttered a…
Hope for the Best, but Prepare for the Worst
I’ve been in 40 years of staff strategy sessions in which every plan seemed to be infallible. There’s no way they can stop us… However, the late Harry Gamble taught…
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