COACHES CORNER: Win or lose, memories are made the week of state finals
It was 1994, my family had just moved from St. Louis to Auburn. It was a little bit of an adjustment, but we were now back around family in Auburn and Angola. I grew up […]
Pete Kempf
COACH’S CORNER: Being a head coach – Game Day on Friday
This week is the final part of our four-part series evaluating some of the aspects of becoming and performing the role of a head football coach. Pete Kempf is elated to co-author this series with former […]
COACHES CORNER: Being a head coach – the week of practice
This week is Part 3 of our four-part series evaluating some of the aspects of becoming and performing the role of a head football coach. Over the next few weeks, this series will briefly examine thought […]
COACH’S CORNER: Being a head coach – The Weekend
This week is Part 2 of our four-part series evaluating some of the aspects of becoming and performing the role of a head football coach. Over the next few weeks, this series will briefly examine […]
COACH’S CORNER: Being a head coach – The Offseason
Starting this week, Coach’s Corner is beginning a four-part series evaluating some of the aspects of becoming and performing the role of a head football coach. Over the next month, this series will briefly examine […]
COACH’S CORNER: Inner-city coaches battle issues both familiar to others and unique in building up their programs
Several weeks ago, I sent emails to a few area coaches. Several responded, one being Coach Mike Brevard from North Side. We spoke a time or two and finally connected last Monday. Our conversation covered […]
COACH’S CORNER: What goes into a ‘coaching philosophy’?
A head coaching philosophy empowers or destroys a program. When becoming an educator and head coach, one must embrace not what they want, but what they want others to achieve. We must continue to push […]
COACH’S CORNER: What makes a good assistant coach?
Over the years, I have been very fortunate to work alongside many successful coaches and programs. One of the most significant factors in a football program’s success is the quality and character of assistant coaches. […]
COACH’S CORNER: Dealing with loss – no matter how small or big – is hardly easy
Last week we examined the process of growth that football provides young men. The method enables individuals the opportunity to learn what it means to be an everyday hero. Terms we often associate with those […]