Letter From the Editor

“Everyone loves a winner.” Every coach knows the value and impact of winning football games. Depending on your level of coaching, it means some combination of more job security, more job opportunities more money, better recruits and more community support. For most coaches, at least the ones I’ve had the good fortune to speak with, the term “football philosophies” is a slight misnomer. It’s more like “life philosophies applied to coaching the game of football.” As you’ll see in this issue, it’s a great approach to the game, especially when dealing with younger players. It transcends so many of the other factors teams face, such as the quality of facilities, fundraising concerns, booster support and preparing players for the next stage of their lives, whether or not the future involves playing football. For high school players with the skills to play in college, the