mjlj
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Post by mjlj on Apr 30, 2006 18:40:12 GMT -6
Hey guys, First of all great site thanks for all the info that is provided. My question is what to do if you want to learn all about the ins and outs of football yet don't have a mentor to help you? I would think books,tapes and getting on good sites like this would help but, there's still nothing like hands on. Any help would be appreciated.
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Post by tvt50 on Apr 30, 2006 20:02:08 GMT -6
Ask around your town or cities for retired coaches. Many of these guys would be willing to meet with and share info.
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Post by tog on May 1, 2006 5:37:25 GMT -6
just ask on here
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Post by coachjd on May 1, 2006 5:47:46 GMT -6
I agree with tog. Because of this board I have had the opportunity to meet some very good coaches from my area and all over the country. I have met with a few of them and talked football and became a great learning tool for me and a sounding board for future questions etc..
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Post by tvt50 on May 1, 2006 9:09:43 GMT -6
General Electric CEO, Jack Welch ,"NEVER get a mentor! Everyone... is a potential mentor. What happens if your mentor gets shot"
Point- "always strive to absorb the best ideas from everyone you meet. Always assume each person you meet has ideas of potential value to you.
This is from Management Secrets of the NE Patriots Vol. 2. by James Lavin. I would recommend Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 to EVERY coach. I put it up there with Bill Walsh's Finding a Way to Win.
Just read this in the book today, so I thought I would post it.
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Post by coachjd on May 1, 2006 11:43:45 GMT -6
good info tvt, thanks. I have a 20 gift card for Barnes and Noble and I have been looking for a good book to use it on.
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mjlj
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Post by mjlj on May 1, 2006 17:18:10 GMT -6
Thank you all for your suggestions real good advice.
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