"So last year, completely out of the blue, you got a call from your old high school to coach their football team. What was that experience like?"
"Oh man, it was crazy. Being back in that school was definitely a blast from the past. I haven't been back there in years, so to walk those halls again brought back a lot of memories. It was more overwhelming when we took the field. Before kickoff, I sat them down for a little pep talk. I told them to enjoy the moment while it lasts. That no matter how talented they are, that talent means nothing without hard work and dedication. I made sure they understood the value of education. They seemed receptive.
The game went by in a blur. It was weird being the one on the sidelines calling the plays. I leaned hard on the assistants, not going to lie. But I liked it. Who knows maybe it's something I look into after my playing days are over.
But I will say this, who ever takes over that program is going to be lucky. Coach Brown built up a lot of talent on that roster. Not just the players but the assistants and staff as well. Lots of great people at that school. If the new coach can keep everyone together, they'll be right back in the thick of things."
"Oh man, it was crazy. Being back in that school was definitely a blast from the past. I haven't been back there in years, so to walk those halls again brought back a lot of memories. It was more overwhelming when we took the field. Before kickoff, I sat them down for a little pep talk. I told them to enjoy the moment while it lasts. That no matter how talented they are, that talent means nothing without hard work and dedication. I made sure they understood the value of education. They seemed receptive.
The game went by in a blur. It was weird being the one on the sidelines calling the plays. I leaned hard on the assistants, not going to lie. But I liked it. Who knows maybe it's something I look into after my playing days are over.
But I will say this, who ever takes over that program is going to be lucky. Coach Brown built up a lot of talent on that roster. Not just the players but the assistants and staff as well. Lots of great people at that school. If the new coach can keep everyone together, they'll be right back in the thick of things."
