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This is a handout that I have used before as guidelines for player expectations Football Team Policy Priorities I. Faith II. Family III. Academics IV. Football V. Everything Else A. General Guidelines and Expectations: Do not get involved with or do anything that would ever embarrass the players or coaches of this football team. This includes non-school hours. Everything you do reflects on our school and our program. Any violation of this rule can result in suspension or expulsion from the team. 1. Loyalty—You are expected to be loyal to your teammates and coaches 2. Pride—You are held to a different and higher standard because you play football. The expectations and standards are much higher. 3. Character—Be strong morally 4. Class—Show it in all you do. (home, work, school, and football) 5. Respect and Discipline—Believe that all decisions made by your coaches are for the good of the team...

I am sitting at an auto dealership waiting for my wife’s vehicle to be fixed, which means that I am sitting in a waiting room full of people and we are watching daytime television. The Tyra Banks show is now on and the Rachael Ray show just went off. Tyra is interviewing Alyssa Milano, who I hate to admit, but I had a crush on her as a teenager, but what boy who grew up in the 1980’s didn’t have a crush on her – maybe even had a poster on the wall, but don’t tell anyone. Anyway, I am getting a little off the point here so let me get back on track. When the Tyra Banks show came on, she came up through an elevator with smoke and spotlights and music in the background and the crowd gave her a standing ovation cheering wildly. Of course Tyra Banks is a superstar and probably one of the most beautiful women on this planet, but is it right to put these people up on a pedestal like this? This thought for this strand started last night. My mother-in-law, a very Godly lady, came in for Ch...

This Article was originally posted on Doublewingonline Coaching Football: Jesus Style Mark Jackson, Christian Assistant Football Coach Grandview High School Kansas City, MO Coach Pitcher goes over the special teams depth chart one last time, next Coach Goltra reminds the team one last time of the keys to success on defense. Now it is my turn, I try to eloquently hit the tree points necessary for us to be successful on offense; establish the Power by getting a play side push from our offensive line, be able to protect the play action, and make sure that we play our “up” tempo style of no huddle. “Gentlemen, play fast tonight, if you are more physical than them then you will win this game. Remember focus and intensity, but focus comes first! All right now, let’s pray.” I usually pick a player to lead the prayer, they sometimes fumble through it or seem very nervous, but I am always encouraged by the sincerity of the prayer. When the players finish praying we always do one last thin...