Back from hiatus. As the season nears keep one basic piece of knowledge in place: The first part of fundamentals is FUN! If you're youth team isn't having fun they will not learn.

New Richmond High School Div. III program in Southwest Ohio ( 15 mins. from Cincinnati), is looking for a Week 3 game (Sept. 2nd) for 2022 & 2023. If interested, please contact Pat Burke at [email protected]

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Leave it to Smashburger to close all the locations around me and then crush my in box with coupons... #marketinggeniuses

Attitude Effort & Attendance The absolute basis for success in any venue. #daCoachzTruth

When your kicker is in the weightroom with you everyday in the offseason he can make 44 yard FGs on day one!! @cfarm_ #Weightroom!!!

Very lucky to have a coach like Larry Johnson on this staff to push our team past THE EDGE to become ELITE

The most accessorized player on the field he most likely doesn't have a true undestanding of the team concept. #itscalledauniform

Start with a thorough parent letter detailing a 24-hour rule. Families must wait 24 hours after any game to approach a coach about anything.

Regardless of the "ups" and "downs," I truly LOVE high school football. Here's why:

First playoff win since 2001 for the Lions. Coach Bird & Coach Stratton only 2 coaches in NR history to win a playoff game. #NRPRIDE!

When your wife calls, you answer. Even if it's after the biggest win of the year.

Incredibly happy and blessed to be the Head Football coach at the University of Cincinnati!! Ready to enhance the traditions!! #T.E.A.M.

Most #NFLDraft picks since 2000, by school 1. Ohio St., 115 2. Miami, 104 3. USC, 102 4. LSU, 101 5t. Fla., 100 5t. FSU, 100 7. Alabama, 96

LADY WILDCATS WIN! Williamsburg defeats Carey 10-0, will face Danville Saturday at 1 p.m. for the Division IV title.

Wins are great at any level. However if wins are the reason you coach youth sports you're in it for the wrong reason. #DaCoachzTruth

23-plus years of coaching & it never ceases to please me how an avg. youth player can become a star at the next level. #CoachThemAllEqually

Have ZERO tolerance 4 any1 that is abusive towards officials Officiating is a human process & an essential part of the game #daCoachzTruth

Sportsmanship, pass it on.

Never lose sight as a coach of what it's all about. The kids. Not your ego, not personal agenda, but the experience for the kids.