Love being told I'm not qualified for a job. I dont lack skills, just havent learned them. Wasn't "qualified" to be the HC at Veritas when I got it. School never won more than 3 games. Now we have a Region Championship, 3 playoffs, growing roster, thriving MS program. But thx!
This will be an interesting
#SuperBowl
for me. Usually I'm hitting the grill, smoker or some other implement of carnivorous destruction.
Today, though, it's hospital food and small TV with this young lovely and will be the one I remember most.
Devyn Opal Black.
2015 0-10
2016 3-7
2017 4-6
2018 6-4
2019 8-2
Where did this
@vpfalcons
team come from?
The weight room, the film room, the practice field, that's where.
Just got a call from a former player, currently serving in the Marine Corps. Said he had some questions, seems like he just needed to vent. Glad I was able to take the call. THAT is why I do this
I love listening to
@DavePasch
and
@wolf987FM
do a game. They tell you exactly what they see. Good, bad or indifferent. The haters clearly don't listen.
@azc_obert
@azcentral
Year 1 at VPA we had 9 kids on the first day. 16 during the season. Went 0-10.
People wanted to pull the plug. Was told that we couldnt win at Veritas, by administration
5 years later, 30+ kids and growing.
Region Championship and a playoff appearance.
I chose to build it
5th hardest schedule, according to
@MaxPreps
. Won our last game but stayed the same rank for
@AZPreps365
and ripped in Max Preps. 🤷♂️ extremely proud of our team and the way they competed. Not sure why we have our haters but thats your loss, not ours.
Lost my Father today, he has been sick and fighting for a very long time. He never got to see me on the field as a HC but we talked every week about the game. I'll miss those calls this year. Relax now Dad, you've earned it!
Been a
@KingJames
fan since 2001, when I first saw one of his televised HS games. Didn't mind leaving for Miami, felt the hatred for the decision was overblown. Don't care he is 3-6 in the finals. I can not, will not cheer for a
@Lakers
, No Way! No true
@Suns
fan could ever
Spent the evening chopping it up and hitting the white board with
@coach_mvp
,
@Coach_FreemanCC
and
@ECucy09
. Great Men, Great conversation. Future is bright at Tempe. Tried to steal what I could from them.
Who can I sit down with next???
Just ran into a young man, he was on my first ever HS squad. JV for Arcadia. 15 years ago! The look on his face when he saw me, I'll never forget it. He had the nicest things to say and some incredibly vivid memories. Nice to be occasionally reminded why we do it!
Hey
@KevinMcCabeFSAZ
. There's another team in the Arcadia area that shiuld get attention while you are in their area.
@vpfalcons
just beat
@EaglesSCAFB
for the first time in school history and are 3-1 overall. The kids are playing their hearts out. Deserve some love.
First year, that I can remember, that I am not looking forward to Thanksgiving weekend. Was always my favorite holiday.
Already having to learn how to do it without my Father.
If that wasn't hard enough, now my Mother is in the hospital recovering from a stroke.
Smh...
My favorite part of 7v7 season is chopping it up with the coaches.
@Coach_FreemanCC
and
@TempeFootball
had us out this week.
They are doing it right over there. Buffs will be making some noise this season.
Been a year since I lost my Father. It's been a rough year. So many times I needed to talk to him, hear him, sit with him. I wish I made myself better this past year, sadly, I dont believe that I did. Love and miss you more each day, Dad.
@danbickley
@Vincemarotta
@JarrettGC
. Your show is the absolute best. You haven't missed a beat during this time. The flow and vibe is real and sets it apart from the rest. Keep it up, 10-2 is must listen for me.
Over 30 job openings this off season!!
What is happening in AZ HS football?
If you're a coordinator and want/need a LOR, HMU.
I'll gladly help you out!!!
2A Championship game features the last 2 teams to end our seasons. Not sure how to feel about that but I'm feeling some kind of way about it.
@BensonBobcat
@davisTHEcoachSC
. Best of luck to both teams!
In the same week, we had a sophomore player transfer out because he didn't want to compete for a starting spot
I had an employee quit because it was "all just too hard"
I mean, really??
Had the service for my Dad this weekend. That was WAY harder than I had anticipated but between my siblings, family, friends and even some of my players, I was able to get through it!
@Coach_Lang17
We charge. Pays the coaches for their time spent
Puts skin in the game for the parents.
If you run a free camp, you'll get a "free camp" turnout and atmosphere
Oldest daughter saved her tooth fairy and birthday money to buy gifts for her mom, brother and sister. Dad did help a little with the $$ but every gift was her idea. So proud of her.
Got to talk about my guys with
@AZPreps365Jose
today. Just so happens, talking about my team is my favorite subject. Could talk about them all day long. Thanks for the call Jose and for all that
@AZPreps365
does for HS sports.
Took extra long to get over the loss to
@davisTHEcoachSC
and his crew. Proud of my guys! Fought thru 4 weeks of uncertainty, ended up playing 5 playoff teams, did so competitively all year. Ran into a buzz saw at the end. Big thanks to my staff
@norm1will
@Born_MVP
@TheRealRod10
I know it's only the halfway point but bring ranked in the top 10 is a testament to the hard work and preparation that our players and coaches put in daily. This is motivation to continue to rise to the next level.
@vpfalcons
#greatheartsfamilies
@UAFootball
@Born_MVP
@KevOnStage
This may be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. He narrated the emotional roller coaster perfectly. Also, id like to join that bowling team.
Now, I'm not the most religious person, just a Christian struggling like everyone else. I have been asked to address a Congregation this morning about promises, hard work and rewards.
Easy, right?
Oh, it's in Spanish. 🥴
Been a long time since I've used that skill set
@ChrisGo25828893
@AZSPORTSNETWORK
@J18pete
@azc_obert
As a coach from a Charter, I can assure you, I have ZERO advantages over anyone else, public/private, rural/city, whatever. In fact, our school offers major disadvantages to being regularly competitive in athletics.
Coaches- hypothetical question here.
Let's say you get fired from a job, you know your assistant was behind the scenes pulling the strings.
That assistant then gets the HC position.
How long are you allowed to be mad about?
Nothing fancy, too busy in the lab trying to get this damn label off...
Madison Highland-A
Miami-A
Seqouia Pathway-H
San Tan charter-H
SPA-H
SCA-H
Parker-A
Bye
Valley Lutheran-H
Shadow Mountain-A
Coronado-A
@CoachCHarvey
Every stinking year! And with a roster of 30 or less every year, I need all the bodies I can get. The guys who show up all summer play the vital roles, the rest are pawns!
Somebody gifts you a large round loaf of jalapeño bread. Really only one option on how to use it, HUGE Burger.
Hot dog on the other plate for size reference.
Tonight, I had the opportunity to give a tribute speech about one of our Senior players tonight. Coaching just might be the greatest calling in the world. To all my fellow coaches, cherish every minute, we are very fortunate to hold the position.
As a
@TheCoronadoDons
graduate, it's always surreal to come back here and Coach against them.
Lots of life lessons learned on this field and court, some the hard way.
Shaped the way I live and the way I coach.
Ever faithful...
Took in the Middle School Championship game with some of my guys. Rough weekend for Falcon Football, as both MS and HS lost their games but with all our freshman and sophomores getting a lot of experience, the future is bright