It’s disheartening to see where communication between coaches and officials stands in high school football. When a coach asks for clarification on a rule and gets dismissed with a comment about “Friday rules or Saturday rules,” a reasonable opportunity for understanding becomes an unnecessary moment of disrespect.
As coaches, we pour countless hours into these kids. We want them to improve, compete the right way, and understand the game. Asking how a rule is being applied helps us teach them and make the corrections expected of us. That deserves a clear, professional response.
I respect that officiating is difficult. Nobody expects perfection. But professionalism, consistency, and mutual respect should be the standard for everyone on that field.
We ask our players to listen, communicate respectfully, and hold themselves accountable. Every adult involved in this game should model those same expectations. These kids deserve that from all of us.
If you started a recruiting service, got into football coaching, mentoring, or leadership so you could live through kids and take credit for their success, maybe you should’ve left the sport alone just like it left you alone in your life.
Football coaching, mentoring, recruiting, and leading aren’t about the person holding the title. They’re about what WE are able to give back to the young men who trust us, learn from us, and look to us for guidance.
This isn’t about ego.
It isn’t about recognition.
It isn’t about reliving what we once were.
It’s about them.
Our job is to open doors, teach lessons, build confidence, provide opportunities, and help young men become better players, better leaders, and better men.
And if that statement offends you?
Read it again.
Ant 1st congrats to this making it to the next level
2nd it was an honor to coach you and watch you develop into your ever growing potential go be great
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1,087 Rushing Yards (1st in league)
98 Receiving Yards
118 Y/G
13 TDS
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