How does Kingston Youth Lacrosse support player development. What resources are available for off-season training. When do spring practices typically begin. How can parents stay updated on team news and field conditions.
Enhancing Skills During the Off-Season: Training Resources for Young Lacrosse Players
Kingston Youth Lacrosse (KLAX) recognizes the importance of continuous skill development, even during the off-season. To support their young athletes, KLAX has curated a list of valuable resources to help players stay sharp and improve their game.
These resources include:
- POW LAX YouTube channel: Offers a variety of lacrosse training videos and drills
- Taylor Cummings YouTube channel: Features content from the professional lacrosse player
- Face-off work YouTube channel: Focuses on specialized face-off techniques and strategies
By utilizing these resources, players can maintain their skills and potentially gain an edge when the regular season resumes. How can players make the most of these training materials? Consistency is key. Setting aside regular time to watch and practice the techniques demonstrated in these videos can lead to significant improvements over time.
Staying Connected: KLAX’s Social Media Presence and Communication Channels
In today’s digital age, effective communication between sports organizations and their members is crucial. Kingston Youth Lacrosse has embraced multiple social media platforms to keep parents, players, and coaches informed about program updates, field conditions, and other important announcements.
KLAX’s social media presence includes:
- Facebook: Kingston Youth Lacrosse page
- Twitter: @KLAX_kingston
- Instagram: @klax_kingston
Why is following KLAX on social media beneficial? These platforms serve as real-time communication channels for urgent updates such as field changes, weather cancellations, and other time-sensitive information. To ensure you never miss an important update, it’s recommended to enable notifications for KLAX’s social media accounts on your mobile devices.
Spring Practice Schedule: Preparing for the Upcoming Season
As the winter months give way to spring, Kingston Youth Lacrosse gears up for its regular season with a comprehensive practice schedule. The organization takes care to accommodate different age groups and skill levels, ensuring that all players receive appropriate training and attention.
The spring practice schedule typically follows this structure:
Indoor Practices (Plymouth Sports Complex)
- Girls (all ages): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Boys U9 and U11 (K-4th grade): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Boys U13 and U15 (5th-8th grade): 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Outdoor Practices (Pottle Fields)
Monday/Wednesday:
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: U9 Boys and Girls
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: U11 and U13 Girls
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: U13 and U15 Boys
Tuesday/Thursday:
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: U15 Girls
- 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: U11 Boys
How does this schedule benefit players of different ages and skill levels? By segmenting practice times, KLAX ensures that each group receives focused attention and age-appropriate training. This approach allows coaches to tailor their instruction to the specific needs and abilities of each group, fostering optimal skill development.
Field Condition Updates: Ensuring Safe Play and Effective Communication
Maintaining safe playing conditions is a top priority for Kingston Youth Lacrosse. To this end, the organization has established clear protocols for communicating field closures and condition updates.
When seeking information about field conditions:
- Contact your coach or KYSO (Kingston Youth Sports Organization) directly
- Do not contact the Recreation Commission
- Use the KYSO website contact form for inquiries
Why is it important to follow these guidelines for field condition updates? By channeling all inquiries through the appropriate contacts, KLAX can ensure that accurate and timely information reaches all players and families. This system helps prevent confusion and allows for quick decision-making regarding practice and game schedules.
Community Engagement: KLAX’s Commitment to Youth Development
Kingston Youth Lacrosse is more than just a sports organization; it’s a community dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young athletes. The organization’s commitment to its players extends beyond the field, encompassing various aspects of youth development.
How does KLAX contribute to youth development off the field? Some key initiatives include:
- Promoting sportsmanship and teamwork
- Encouraging academic excellence
- Fostering leadership skills
- Supporting community service projects
By focusing on these areas, KLAX aims to develop well-rounded individuals who can excel both in lacrosse and in life. The organization’s motto, “Catch, Cradle, Crunch,” extends beyond lacrosse techniques to embody the spirit of growth, perseverance, and success that KLAX instills in its young athletes.
Navigating Challenges: KLAX’s Response to Unexpected Events
In the face of unforeseen circumstances, such as the global health crisis that affected sports organizations worldwide, Kingston Youth Lacrosse has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. The organization’s quick response to changing situations highlights its commitment to the safety and well-being of its players, coaches, and families.
How does KLAX handle unexpected challenges? The organization takes a proactive approach by:
- Closely monitoring local health guidelines
- Implementing necessary safety protocols
- Providing clear and timely communication to all members
- Offering alternative training options when in-person activities are restricted
This flexibility ensures that players can continue their lacrosse journey even in challenging times. By adapting to new circumstances, KLAX demonstrates its dedication to supporting young athletes’ growth and development, regardless of external factors.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Kingston Youth Lacrosse
As Kingston Youth Lacrosse continues to grow and evolve, the organization remains committed to providing high-quality lacrosse programs for the youth in its community. With a strong foundation built on effective communication, comprehensive training, and a focus on holistic development, KLAX is well-positioned to shape the next generation of lacrosse players.
What can players and families expect from KLAX in the coming years? While specific plans may vary, the organization’s core values and commitment to excellence suggest a future that includes:
- Expanded training opportunities
- Enhanced use of technology for skill development
- Increased community outreach and engagement
- Continued focus on player safety and well-being
By staying true to its mission while embracing innovation, Kingston Youth Lacrosse aims to provide an ever-improving experience for its young athletes, fostering a lifelong love for the sport and the valuable life skills it imparts.
As the organization moves forward, it will undoubtedly face new challenges and opportunities. However, with its strong foundation, dedicated leadership, and passionate community of players and families, Kingston Youth Lacrosse is well-equipped to meet these challenges head-on and continue its tradition of excellence in youth sports programming.
The journey of a young lacrosse player is filled with excitement, growth, and memorable experiences. Through the support and guidance of organizations like Kingston Youth Lacrosse, these young athletes have the opportunity to develop not just as players, but as individuals. As they progress through the program, from their first catch to their final crunch, they carry with them the lessons, friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime.
For those interested in joining the Kingston Youth Lacrosse family or learning more about its programs, the organization encourages reaching out through its various communication channels. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to take your game to the next level or a newcomer curious about the sport, KLAX offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all young lacrosse enthusiasts.
In conclusion, Kingston Youth Lacrosse stands as a shining example of what a youth sports organization can achieve when it combines a passion for the game with a commitment to holistic youth development. As it continues to shape the future of lacrosse in the Kingston area, KLAX remains dedicated to its core mission: fostering a love for the sport, building character, and creating lasting memories for all who participate in its programs.
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This song is tearing up stadiums.
It sounds before every World Cup match – Cry of the soul – Blogs
Vladislav Voronin – about the most vigorous riff in the history of sports.
If you don’t remember this song, it means you haven’t watched big football in the last 10 years. The Seven Nation Army creates an atmosphere in all stadiums during the Euros and World Championships, thunders after goals and turns people on even in the NHL and NFL. She has penetrated the sport so much that she has already risen high above The White Stripes and is perceived as part of sports culture.
How did this even happen?
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It all started on October 22, 2003 – surprisingly, in Italy. On that day, Club Brugge came to the still great Milan for the Champions League group stage match. Toward the beginning, the Belgian fans drove into a beer bar and in the middle of the fun they heard a song on the radio, which was immediately remembered for its corrosive melody and turned into a common ritual. In the bar on the way to the stadium, already at the San Siro, the Belgian men sang the same thing everywhere. Da…da-da-da da DAAH DAAH.
By that time, Seven Nation Army had already passed the peak of popularity and was losing positions in all key music ratings. She appeared in March, by the beginning of July she had taken the lead in the Billboard rating in the Alternative category and stayed at the top for almost a month. Then a gradual decline. Nothing unusual.
But the song hasn’t disappeared from the radio yet, and that’s why the leaders of the Brugge fan association Blue Army heard it in a bar. Fortunately for the Belgians, everything went perfectly that day: Brugge extremely unexpectedly dealt with Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan (1: 0), and this was a great reason to sing the Seven Nation Army again and again.
Back at home, Club Brugge fans started chanting Oh…oh-OH-oh oh OHH OHH at every home game, and the club quickly got their bearings and blasted the Seven Nation Army into the stadium after goals.
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For the next two years it was just a nice tradition of a Belgian club. Until February 15, 2006, Roma arrived in Bruges.
It was a UEFA Cup play-off match, Roma won 2-1, but even Roman tiffosi remember that day not because of the result, but because of the unusual surroundings. Everyone was so impressed with the Seven Nation Army chant that the Roma fans picked it up and returned to Italy with a new song.
“I never heard her until we took the field in Brugge. It sounded incredible, the people in the stands immediately picked up the motive, recalled Francesco Totti. – Then I could not get rid of this “Po po po po po poo pooo”, which was constantly heard in my head. And I ended up buying one of The White Stripes’ albums almost immediately.”
The return of the Seven Nation Army to Italy was a triumph. Already by the 2006 World Cup, the song became the unofficial anthem of the Italian national team: this famous riff was stretched out in the stands, it was also used for celebrations in all Italian cities after key matches.
The Seven Nation Army became completely legendary on July 11, 2006, two days after Italy won the World Cup. The great Rolling Stones gave a concert in Milan, right at the San Siro stadium, where the whole strange and fabulous story of The White Stripes song began three years before. The Rolling Stones played their hits, and at the end staged a cosmic football performance: Mick Jagger invited Marco Materazzi and Alessandro Del Piero to the stage, and they performed Seven Nation Army along with the crowd.
The San Siro was torn to shreds, many of the men naturally wept with happiness. At the same time, the original English text was replaced with the Italian translation of We Are The Champions.
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After this, no one had a chance: it only remained to recognize the greatness of this song and use it absolutely everywhere. This is how the Seven Nation Army appeared at Euro 2008, World Cup 2010, Euro 2012, NBA games, NFL, Major League Baseball and the list goes on.
The White Stripes frontman Jack White composed the famous guitar riff during the sound check before the Melbourne show. It happened completely by accident: he just collected what came to mind, realized that it sounded interesting, and asked the opinion of Meg’s ex-wife, who plays drums. Then their partner Ben Swank, representing the Third Man label, turned out to be nearby. He immediately said: “Dude, you can do better.” “I think at that moment I was the only person who found this riff interesting,” said Jack White.
Jack immediately named the track Seven Nation Army – at that moment he did not put any sense into this expression, but simply used a fleeting childhood memory to designate a new melody. As a child, White referred to the Seven Nation Army as The Salvation Army, an international charity that helps those in need and is called The Salvation Army in English. And only then a whole concept was born around this label: a guy comes to a new city, gossips do not let him live in peace, he does not find salvation and is forced to leave (roughly speaking, the song is about the negative side of popularity).
The Seven Nation Army opened the band’s fourth album and gave The White Stripes a host of awards, including a Grammy for Best Alternative Album and Best Rock Song. For more than 10 years, more than a million licenses have been sold for the use of the Seven Nation Army in public places, advertising, and so on – however, no one knows how much money this brought to the authors.
White does not regret at all that Seven Nation Army has long been established in the sport as an independent tune and is not associated with the group in any way: “I can’t imagine why this can disappoint me. If the song has become popular, for the author this is the best assessment and the highest recognition.
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The World Cup ends, but football never leaves our thoughts. Let’s make sure that on July 16 you wake up in a football country. Get inspired by the final matches of the World Cup and get ready to sing at the top matches of the Russian championship and European competitions no worse than the South Americans did in our new football arenas. And Homeovox will help you charge at the top of your voice and be afraid to lose it. Be loud with Homeovox!
Photo: Global Look Press/Kurt Desplenter/ZUMAPRESS.com; Gettyimages.ru/Brian Rasic, Scott Gries; REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini, Giampiero Sposito, Gary Hershorn GMH/CLH/SV
“And then I’ll start calling you men!” – First & Goal
Sport is quite a complex phenomenon. And sometimes people who are better prepared physically, technically, younger and more resilient, regardless of whether it is a team sport or not, suffer defeat. Others, who were considered outsiders before the start of the competition, gain the upper hand.
Football is not only muscles and health, it is also character. What is inside of us. What makes us look to the fullest, sparing neither strength nor health. What makes winners out of very mediocre athletes in terms of their skills and abilities.
Some call it motivation, others call it attitude. And the speeches of the partners before the game or during the break, and, of course, the words of the team coaches, can evoke a winning mood.
Today I would like to present the most interesting, in my opinion, motivational speeches made in the world of football. I’ll start with cinema. Yes, it was said in the films, but it was done, in my opinion, superbly.
Every Sunday: “That’s Football”
What football fan doesn’t know Oliver Stone’s cult film “Every Sunday”. One of the highlights of this no doubt iconic piece of cinema is the speech by Miami Sharks head coach Tony D’Amato ahead of an important playoff game. The Sharks had an uneven season, losing two quarterbacks and other important players. As a result, the situation in the team was not easy for the decisive matches – veteran quarterback Cap Rooney, who had recovered from his injury, was worried that the odious Willie Beeman, who had replaced him, had forever taken his place at the start; Beeman himself managed to turn almost the entire team against him; the best defender Luther LaVey, finishing his career, was barely on his feet due to injuries; and main running back Julian Washington thought more about his own wallet than the results of the team. Yes, this gang needed to say something, and Tony D’Amato managed to find the right words, telling his guys that they are in hell and telling what football is to him.
Rudy: “No one will come to our house and push us around”
Sometimes pre-match speeches can be short but very capacious. For Rudy Ruttinger and his partners in the Notre Dame team, November 8, 1975 was a real test. As well as for their coach Dan Devine, the first year with the team. The author of the NFL’s “trade of the century” (two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and one third-round pick for the 34-year-old quarterback) was, to put it mildly, fired from Green Bay with unkind words. Having suffered two defeats in six matches, the Irish needed a victory, and here the game with one of the main enemies in 1970s, Georgia Tack. Rudy also needed a personal victory, whose cherished dream was to enter the field at least once in a match for the team he had loved since childhood.
The coach’s words had an effect. And so strong that the partners decided to give Rudy, who served as a living motivation for them, an example of devotion, whom Devine did not really like, an exit to the field.
We’re Marshall: “Rise from the Ashes and Glory”
The events that began the story of this film are sad – November 14, 1970 years, the Marshall University football team, except for a few players, coaching staff, except for one coach, as well as other people close to the team, including relatives of football players, died in a plane crash. For a small town in West Virginia, Huntington, whose soul was the “Thundering Herd” (the nickname of the Marshall University athletic program), this was a real tragedy. However, despite everything, the university leadership decided not to close the football program, but formed a new one. The responsibility that fell on the people who revived Marshall was enormous.
Starting the season with several defeats, the Thundering Herd only disappointed and annoyed the townspeople. Then the head coach of the team, Jack Lenguel, gathered his wards at the monument to the dead players, and uttered words that made the young guys believe in their own strength.
“When you get on the field today, you will have something to put on the line – your heart, guys. From the tips of your feet, with every ounce of blood that flows through your body, put it on the line until the very final whistle. And if you do that, then we can’t lose. We may be behind on the scoreboard at the end of the match, but if you play like this, then we cannot be defeated. Now we have come here to remember six young guys and sixty-nine others who will not be with you on the field today, but they will be watching. You can bet your ass that they will grit their teeth and watch every single play of this game. Do you understand me? How you play today, from now on, that’s how you’ll be remembered. This is your opportunity to rise from the ashes and become famous. We are Marshall.”
And they won.
Friday Night Lights: “Being Perfect”
Friday Night Lights tells the story of a high school football team from the small Texas town of Odessa. After losing their top star early in the season, running back Bobby Miles, whose injury ended his career, the Panthers were able to pull together and, despite many hardships off the field, including poverty and family troubles, managed to reach the state championship final. However, in the first two quarters, the rivals turned out to be head and shoulders above the players from Odessa, and then head coach Gary Gaines delivered his famous speech about excellence:
“So, you’ve known me for a while, and throughout our conversation I talk about being perfect.
Okay, I want you to understand something. For me, being perfect is not a score on the scoreboard. It’s not about winning. It’s about you and your relationship: your relationship with yourself and your family and your friends.
To be perfect is to do your best to look your friends in the eye and know that you didn’t let them down because you told them the truth. And this truth means that you did everything you could. There’s nothing left for you to do more.
Can you live this moment the best you can, with a clear eye and love in your heart?
With joy in your heart?
If you can do this, gentlemen, then you are perfect.
I want to ask for your attention, and I want you to look into each other’s eyes. I want you to fill each other’s hearts forever. Because “forever” is what will happen here in just a few minutes.
I want you to close your eyes. And I want you to think about Bobby Miles, your brother. And he would die in this field today with you. And I want to put it in your heart.
Guys, my heart is full.
My heart is full.”
The Panthers lost that match, but the way they played the second half made the fans proud of their team.
Lights night Friday : “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose!”
For five seasons, viewers of Friday Night Lights have watched coach Eric Taylor attempt to build a strong team on the small Texas high school football team. He and his wards had many difficulties that they overcame throughout the series. Unlike the film of the same name, this story is completely fiction, but the way coach Taylor built relationships with his guys outside of school, and, of course, the way he set them up in the locker room, made hundreds of thousands of fans fall in love with Kyle Chandler’s character not only in the US, but throughout the world.
He spoke seemingly simple words. The words that “the game should be enjoyed”, “tomorrow people will look at the players differently if they give their best on the field”, “you have to play like a champion if you want to be a champion” and so on. Only the final phrase of his pre-match speeches has always remained unchanged: “With a clear eye, with a full heart, we will not lose.”
Of course, there have been other great speeches in the world of football cinema, but to finish talking about cinematography, I would like to recall this wonderful moment.
Remembering the Titans: Leave No Doubt
In case you didn’t know, this film is about the creation of a unified football team between black and white students. An African-American Herman Boone was appointed to coach the Titans, while their previous mentor, a candidate for the local Hall of Fame, titled Bill Yost, was offered only the position of Boone’s assistant.
Contrary to most opinion, Yost did not go along with his own pride, suggesting that his guys, the white ones he coached, would be deprived of well-deserved playing time, and this would negatively affect their student prospects, and many could be left without sports scholarships.
As the season progressed, players and coaches began to get used to each other. Moreover, between some of them even friendly relations were born.
Before the state championship semi-final, Bill Yost was told that everything was settled with Boone: as soon as the Titans lost the game with the help of the judge, Boone would be fired, and Yost himself would receive his well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame.
However, during the match, Jost, seeing the injustice that was happening on the field, forgot about personal ambitions for the sake of the team and went to talk with the referee, telling the referee that he knew about the conspiracy against Boone and, if necessary, would go to the end, despite the consequences for him himself, but will not allow lawlessness to continue. Bill Yost, who was in charge of defense in the Titans, said the following to his wards:
“Good. Okay, I don’t want them to get another yard. Blitz them… all evening. If they cross the line of the draw, then I will throw you all to the last. You must be sure that they will forever remember the night they had to play with the Titans… Leave no doubt !
Jost’s words had an effect on both the referee and the players. The Titans moved on.
Now I will move from cinematography to what happened in real life. And I’ll start with two coaches from the University of Notre Dame who won the Irish championship titles.
Lou Holtz: “We’re talking about respect”
During the first half of the 1980s, the University of Notre Dame football program did not fare well – from one of the strongest teams in the nation, the “Irish” turned into the middle peasants, who did not always succeed get into the postseason. In 1985, Notre Dame went 5-6, which forced the program management to look for a new coach. Such a person turned out to be Lou Holtz, who received the fame of a good motivator, and has already achieved some success in the NCAA. In his first meeting with the team as head coach, Holz said:
» We said we were going to bring respect. Don’t talk about it. You have only one way to earn respect, and that is to look someone in the eye for sixty minutes, walk out there, pull up your pants and say: “Hi, baby, here I am. ” Let me see you run through me. Let me see how you show me disrespect when I stand nose-to-nose with you. Let me see what you think of me now that my face is in front of you.
We are talking about respect. That’s one more thing we need to learn something about – that’s respect.”
In 1986, the Irish went 5-6 again, but ten winning seasons followed, including the 1988 National Championship.
Knut Rockne: “We will go forward, go forward, go forward and beat them”
Speaking of the greatest motivators in the history of football, one cannot fail to mention Knut Rockne, the most successful coach in the history of the University of Notre Dame program.
Perhaps his most famous speech was delivered by this great mentor at a difficult time for the Irish.
It was 1928 and Notre Dame was 4-2 behind Wisconsin and Georgia Tack. The “Irish” have already lost their chances to become champions, but ahead of them was a very principled rival, the Army.
It was important for Notre Dame to save face by finishing the season with a positive balance of wins and losses. The Knights, led by their experienced graduates, rushed to the first title of national champions, winning all starting 6 matches, while outplaying such powerful teams as Yale, Southern Methodist and Harvard. Ahead was Notre Dame, experiencing a generational change. A year earlier, the Army had beaten a much stronger Irish squad 18-0.
Before the game, Knut Rockne told the team players about George Gipper, the leader of the club who died a few years ago, who asked the coach so that in difficult times the guys could get together and win one victory, for him. After this story, Knut Rockne gave one of the most famous speeches in football:
“Okay, Collins, you and Collrick will play endov. Now the backfield is Jimmy, Collins, Chevenyi and Nimich. Guys, now you are waiting for the hardest test for any team. Be one by doing what I have been teaching you all season – sacrifice yourself, selflessly sacrifice. Everyone says how good they are, but personally I think you are better than them. I also think that if each of you can give it your all, then the result will not be long in coming.
Okay, let’s continue. After the kickoff, if we receive, the cover pulls back and blocks the receiver for the entire route, old Notre Dame style. If we break through, then the whole team runs at the opponent as fast as each of you can, at the limit.
Now about protection. Defensively, I want the nose leaker to push across the play line or stay behind it depending on the situation. Use your head! And from you, the guards, I want you to break into the territory of your opponents as much as possible every play. I will wait for this game from you all the time. Now tackles, I want you to go a yard or a half and then hold your position. Spread your legs wider and squat lower on them, and be ready to hit with your hands and elbows so that you don’t get fucked off. I expect end players to work fast every hand – be there before the opponent. Work fast, but be in control.
Now you guys are in the backfield, I want you to assess the situation first before moving on. If there is a forward pass, a pass to one of the zones, wait until you see the ball in the air, and then try to get it. And when we do that, boys, then we’ll go on the offensive. This is why we are here.
After that, when we do this, we will press, remember this, on their weakest tackle. We will break through the center, break through the edges! Break through the center! Break through the edges! And when we catch them on the run once, we will do this throughout the match. We won’t throw a pass if their seconders are too close. But don’t forget guys, as soon as we get the ball we have to go ahead, go ahead, go ahead !
We must not stop until we reach the goal! And don’t forget guys, today is the day we win! They can’t stop us – today it will happen! And then I’ll start calling you men! First squad! Went! Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight! This is what you should shout when you step onto the field!
Notre Dame won that match 12-6.
Vince Lombardi: “Just hit, just run, just block and grab the ball”
The second Super Bowl attracted even more attention than its predecessor. Ambitious AFL teams were eager to retaliate by proving that their league was also worth something, but NFL clubs had to keep up the good work.
As a result, the bitten and tormented in the famous “Ice Bowl” “Green Bay” and the skating rink that went through its opponents “Oakland” had to play for the main football trophy.
The Raiders had the highest scoring offense in both leagues, as well as a very strong defense, nicknamed “11 Angry Men”.
However, the Packers were the favorites as the media believed that the leaders of the NFL were stronger than the leaders of the AFL. And despite this, many journalists considered that Green Bay team to be the weakest of all the championship teams from the club from Wisconsin. In addition, there were persistent rumors that Vince Lombardi, the creator of the team’s revival, would leave his post at the end of the season, as well as one of the heroes of the past Super Bowl, receiving Max McGee.
What could one of the greatest coaches in the history of football say to his players before that game?
“You may be the only team in NFL history to have the opportunity to do this twice.
Guys, if I were you, I would be so proud that I would be overwhelmed with emotions.
It won’t be easy. This is a club that’s going to blow you up, they’re going to try and blow you up. You just try to piss them off.
Just hit, just run, just block and grab the ball.
You do it and there is no doubt what the answer will be in this game.
Keep your composure. There is nothing they can show you that you have not experienced many times. So? So!”
“Green Bay” did not leave any chance to their opponents, confidently beating “Oakland” 33:14.
Drew Breeze: Fire Up
Not only head coaches can set their team to win. After the terrible hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Saints rallied incredibly, going from a team that had nowhere to train in their devastated hometown to Super Bowl winners. One of the main creators of that success was Drew Brees, and his famous pre-game mood of teammates became the hallmark of the NFL.
Breeze almost always says something like this:
“One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Victory! Nine! Ten! Victory! Again!
Again! Again! Again! Again!”
Dick Vermeil: “Must work”
Dick Vermeil, the titled and respected coach who led Philadelphia to their first Super Bowl and won the Super Bowl with St. Louis. With every team that this mentor coached, he made the playoffs at least once. And always, throughout his career, Vermeil demanded one thing from his wards – they must work.
Mark Hudspett: Don’t Let Go of the Rope
In 2011, the Louisiana University Lafayette football program was invited to the NCAA Elite Division. Before the start of the season, the team was led by young specialist Mark Hudspett, who had proven himself well in North Alabama. In the end, Lafayette finished the season 8-4 and received an invitation, sealed in a long rope envelope, to play in the New Orleans Bowl against San Diego State, a pretty good team. It was the Louisians’ first Bowl hit since 1970 years. Considered one of the NFL’s hottest coaches today, Hudspett used the image of a rope adorning an invitation envelope to motivate his players:
“First and foremost, we believe our linebacker will be fine.
Second, let me tell you something. We have 94 guys on the side. 94 is you who will play for him if he can’t. Let me say something. Run to the limit, hit to the limit like you’ve never done it before in your life. I promise you they can’t beat 94 of us. They can’t do it.
Enjoy this evening to the fullest, because this is the main thing we have. I know what we need to do before we start. We need a rope to hold on to before the game. Dexter, give me the rope. Grab it with your hands. I brought the rope and I’m going to go ahead, you know to go ahead. You won’t let her go. You won’t let go of this rope. They don’t know what to do. They don’t know how to break this rope now. They do not know about us.
Let me tell you something. There is less and less time left, and soon you will enter the stadium to play the dream match of your worthless life. One game! One game, it’s time! Do your job, do it together. You need to play again and again after each draw. If we get it, if we give it to them. I promise you, we will win this match.”
As a result, in an extremely stubborn and dramatic duel, Lafayette managed to win with a score of 32:30.
Bill Stewart: “Leave All Doubt”
The 2007 season was Oklahoma rookie quarterback Sam Bradford’s first season. The guy fit perfectly into the attack of Bob Stoops, which allowed him and his partners to win the Big 12 conference, having a result of 11-2. In addition to Bedford, Curtis Lofton, Malcolm Kelly, Phil Loadhold, Gerald McCoy, Trent Williams, Jermaine Gresham and other lesser-known footballers shone in the Ambulance. Such a solid result allowed Oklahoma to get into the prestigious Fiesta Bowl, where their rivals were the football players of the University of West Virginia. The Mountaineers also only lost twice this season. Basically, the team went through the attack, where quarterback Pat White and running back Steve Slayton showed themselves brightly. Shortly before the match, the head coach of the team, Rich Rodriguez, left his post in Michigan, and the team was taken over by a new mentor, Bill Stewart. He didn’t have a lot of time, didn’t have a roster like his rivals, didn’t have a lot of head coaching experience, but he found something to say to his guys:
“Hey, we got a great opportunity. There are dudes waiting for us outside. Offense: play fast. Defense: Move, move and grab. Kick the ball at every opportunity and keep destroying. Special Teams: Put it on the lane and play responsibly. We have to block them, we have to attack them, we have to hit and push them. It’s very simple. You block them, you attack them, you hit them and you push them. Stick to the allowed limits in the game.
It’s a new dawn guys. No dirt. Hit them from the heart. I am proud of you. Let’s let them know in this game, leaving all doubts, today, no doubts, no doubts! They can’t beat the Golden Blues! Not today! Let’s let them know what I want.