“You're introducing yourself and trying to implement your philosophies. These kids have had other coaches' expectations on their minds. Now they have to see yours. The biggest thing is to make sure they believe in what you're doing.”
“It would be disappointing to me if they got rid of it. You've got to teach kids that it's about more than just walking off the field. That's not teaching life's lessons. My kids know that whether we win or lose, we're lining up at the 50-yard line.”
