Jake Gaither Coach Quote
“It is bad coaching to blame your boys for losing a game, even if it is true.” — Jake Gaither
“It is bad coaching to blame your boys for losing a game, even if it is true.” — Jake Gaither
“The next best thing to playing football is coaching it – passing on to kids bursting out of their skins with health and vigor and to teach some of the things you picked up about the game as you went along.” — Red Grange
“I’d rather be a football coach. That way you can lose only 11 games a season. I lost 11 games in December alone.” — Abe Lemons
“Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.” — Eddie Robinson
“Leadership, like coaching, is fighting for the hearts and souls of men and getting them to believe in you.” — Eddie Robinson
“Coach each boy as if he were your own son.” — Eddie Robinson
“Discipline is part of the will. A disciplined person is one who follows the will of the one who gives the orders. You teach discipline by doing it over and over, by repetition and rote, especially in a game like football when you have very little time to decide what you are going to do. [...]
“I believe in discipline. You can forgive incompetence. You can forgive lack of ability. But one thing you cannot ever forgive is lack of discipline.” — Forrest Gregg
COACH JOHN SMITH
You’ve been a strong role model for our players. You’ve been there for the blood, sweat and tears this season, literally! You stayed strong, pushed them harder, and gave them the tools to elevate their play. You helped shape our kids into better players and more importantly, better people. [...]
Here’s another engraving suggestion for a sports coach.
COACH JOHN SMITH
With special thanks and appreciation for all
of your time and dedication given to the
AYSO BOBCATS GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM
Lady Reds 2008