|
|
 |
| Published continually since 1998 -it was a Blog before there was such a word! Presenting news and views - often outrageous, always thought-provoking - on a wide variety of topics, usually related in some way to coaching, to leadership, to citizenship. Items cover coaching, football, football history, education, parenting, kids, other sports, leadership, patriotism - even, sometimes, my Double Wing! |
|
 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 - “If we’re going to be despised or hated by anybody because we go to school and we want to win, you know what? That’s your problem.” Mike Krzyzewski
*********** Today’s prime example of what happens when stupidity and money come together in large quantities...
When Dolphins’ defensive end Kendall Lankford took his helmet off after practice the other day, he noticed something missing. His diamond earring.
Yes, yes, I know – he’s not supposed to wear jewelry on the field, but what can a guy do? Jewelry is such a part of a man these days that it’s easy to forget you’re wearing it, even if it is a 2-1/2 carat diamond.
That’s such a rock that one jewelry expert has estimated it could be worth more than $50,000, so needless to say, Mr. Lankford was a trifle upset. He got down on his hands and knees and started looking for it, and was joined by several of his teammates, who no doubt understood the unique problems faced by men who wear expensive jewelry.
"He's a teammate. That's what you do," defensive end Ryan Baker told the Associated Press. "It's a fat diamond. It's a shame."
A damn shame, I might add. As of press time, the diamond had not yet been found, and the poor guy's having to walk around half-dressed.
Continued, along with rest of the NEWS .
|
|
GREAT FOR PRACTICE! The PASSBACK! Maybe you've noticed, as I have, that not enough kids come to us with the ability to throw and catch a football. Maybe it's because they don't play catch the way they used to - maybe because even when they do play baseball they're not taught to catch with two hands. Whatever, as football coaches we've just had to live with it. Until now. Now, though, we can do something about it. Better still, the kids themselves can do something about it!!
Now, for the first time ever, there's the PASSBACK - a training device that looks, feels, throws and catches just like a real football - and a player can use it by himself. No more having to find someone to throw to (or someone to throw to him).The PASSBACK is not a toy. It's a real football, modified so that it bounces back to the thrower! And it comes it two sizes - youth and regulation. Watch a young QB demonstrate or,,, Check out some receiver and DB drills I predict that the PASSBACK will revolutionize coaching the skill positions. Long-time readers of my site know that I don't endorse many things, but I was so sold on the PASSBACK that I didn't just endorse it - I worked out an agreement with the US licensee to become a PASSBACK dealer. I took as many as I could to my recent Providence, Philadelphia and Carolina clinics and sold all I had.
I'm selling them for $19.95 + $3 shipping ($22.95) for the youth-size ball or $29.95 + $4 shipping ($33.95 total) for the regulation size. Trust me - you're not just going to want one for each of your quarterbacks - you're going to want enough for your receivers and backs as well. DB's, too. The PASSBACK also makes a great gift! Why watch the little guy in your life kick a soccer ball when he can be throwing and catching a football! (Incidentally, I've found that the youth-size may work even better for receivers!)
A high school coach who bought a Passback for his young son writes, Coach Wyatt, I recently purchased the Passback for my 9-year-old son who is recovering from a leg injury. He loves it because it allows him to play catch by himself, and he quickly discovered the better the throw, the truer the return. I love it because it has him outside moving, throwing and catching, all while he is having fun. I would recommend it for any kid looking to develop hand-eye coordination! KC Smith Walpole, Massachusetts |
|
|
|
Coaching Materials from Coach Wyatt
|
|
