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Coach Long 🏈
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- I’ll take the 5’ 8” 140 pound leader that works his guts out and never quits over the 6’ 4” 220 pound primadonna who “talks” more than they work. If you think genetics guarantees you something, ask Goliath how that worked out.
- I’m going to challenge every football player I know. Be an example. Don’t bully others—that’s weakness. Sit with the kid who’s alone at lunch—that’s strength. Show people common decency. You won’t be a football player forever & you never know what someone else is going through.
- Being a captain isn’t just about wearing the C or leading your team out of the tunnel. Being a Captain is about relentlessly advocating for the good of the Team. Having difficult conversation with teammates and coaches. Being a Captain is a behavior, not a right.
- You are correct—I do have favorites. My favorites are: Guys who show up first and leave last. Players that focus on academics as much as athletics. Guys who player for the name on the front more than the name on the back. Those dedicated to the weight room. LEADERS!
- If “the way” you coach on Friday requires an apology on Saturday, don’t be that guy on Friday to begin with. Games are intense, but victories are not always on the scoreboard. Composure and even compassion in the face of adversity is a better molder of men than a tantrum.
- THE #1 assistant you will hire as a head coach… OL. You can hide play calling mistakes with an OL. Just my opinion. I’ve coached every level of D & O. I’ve called both sides. If you’ve got dudes coaching your fronts you’ll be ok.
- If you play football - LIFT If you play basketball - LIFT If you play soccer - LIFT If you play baseball - LIFT If you play tennis - LIFT If you wrestle - LIFT If you play Lacrosse - LIFT If you swim - LIFT Don’t care what you play. If you don’t want injuries - LIFT.
- Coaching at the HS level is about being a teacher. When a player fails, teach them how to succeed. Don’t expect players to “do,” that’s on you. Their success is interdependent on your ability to teach them how to succeed first.
- Why do we demand more? Because mental toughness will always trump physical ability. Why do coaches preach details? Discipline manifests results beyond the football field. Results aren’t always on the scoreboard. Our job is to help develop young men, not just athletes.
- Moms: I want what’s best for your son(s) too. That’s why I: 1) Demand more of him 2) Push the importance of being on time 3) Hold him accountable 4) Expect that he treat others with respect, especially women 5) Refuse to coddle him Why? Because life is more than wins & losses.
- You cannot control your genetics. You may not be 6’4” and weigh 230 all while running a 4.4. Guess what you can control? EFFORT!
- Let me be clear, I LOVE THE KIDS I COACH! Does that mean we’re friends? When I need to be their friend I am. When they need a kick in the pants, I give that too. I’ll even tell them the truth they don’t want to hear. Because that’s what real love is. Uncomfortable isn’t a bad.
- If I made all of my 3 high stuff available who would want it?