I Am A Champion

This is dedicated to my 2013 SSR Aftershock team!  You boys have made me very proud this season!

2013 SSR Aftershock Team

I will conquer what has not been conquered Defeat will not be in my creed I will believe what others have doubted I will always endeavor to pull esteem, honor, and respect out of my team I have trained my mind and my body will follow

Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION!

I will acknowledge the fact that my opponent does not expect me to win But I will never surrender Weakness will not be in my heart I will look to my comrades and to those who are a part of me in this world and those who have trained me And I will draw strength from them

Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION!

To my side I have comrades, comrades that have been with me through thick and thin Who have sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears Never will I let them fall, never will I let them down, and I will never leave an enemy behind Because our opponent does not know my heart

Who am I? I AM A CHAMPION!

Defense Wins Games!

Team Captains - Nathan, Andy & Joey

There's an old saying in football that says, "Defense wins games"... I have to agree after today's game.  My team went out on the field today ready to avenge last weeks loss and they went out with their war faces on.  We had several sacks, an interception and a couple of blocked passes. 

The game went back and forth with no scores after three quarters and finally in the fourth quarter we scored and stopped the Thunderbolts from running or throwing the ball.  This team is younger and smaller than my other teams in the past but still they seem to listen and work just as well, if not better. 

I am really enjoying this season and we're only three games into it.  Next week we will go out there and work on BLOCKING... This seems to be the Achilles heel of every team. 

My favorite part of the game had to be when we ran a trick play and it worked to perfection. That made me happy! Also, my son barreled his way for two big short yard first downs!

Man, this is what coaching is all about.

Coach

Flag Football is back!

2013 Super Senior Aftershock Team
Head Coach - Carlos Del Campo  Assistant Coaches Kurt Kessel & Dustin Brewer

So, after a nice break since NFL Flag, the regular Flag football season is back! Well, actually it started last week.  The reason I'm a week late on posting about it is because for the first time ever, I had to miss a game and not be on the sideline with my team.  Due to family commitments, we were out of the state and unable to be there... Very strange, but knowing that my team played great and that my assistant coach was able to lead them made it a great return.

This season I am taking a much more laid back approach.  I am allowing my assistant to call plays more often and I have stopped yelling during practice and even  during today's game, I didn't lose my cool when the refs let the opponents have 5 plays within the "Red Zone" to score.  Such is life.

My team made some really good plays and after the adjustments were made, the opposing team couldn't really get anything going on offense.  Unfortunately, we were down by one touchdown when this happened.

I have yet to beat the "gold team" aka- Lightning in my time as a coach but we have another chance this season and I am sure that my playbook will be filled with lots of new things for them by then.

I have a very talented team this season and I am looking forward to more amazing games!  We have a week off for Labor Day and then we're back at it. It's going to be a fun season!

Coach

NFL Season Almost Over

MY NFL FLAG PACKERS TEAM

So, this was a really enjoyable NFL Flag football season for me.  Maybe it was the fact that I had so many new players who I was able to interact with. Maybe it was the fact that the weather was really nice and I didn't feel so bad out there. Maybe, just maybe it was the fact that I didn't put too much worry on the outcome of the games since, like the show, "Who's Line Is It Anyways?", the points don't matter.

I kept the play book simple and made sure that every kid had the chance to do something productive.  I let a parent try to teach the ZONE Defense during practice even if I didn't feel that it would really work in this kind of format. I didn't argue with other coaches, or parents or even the players for a matter of fact.  I just went out there and coached and felt like I did make a difference to some of the kids.  

We still have two more games to play but I figured I would sit down and write this out now before the season ends and I'm left with a void till the regular Flag season starts.  I am really blessed that I am able to coach these kids and that after the season is over some of them will remember me as the coach that believed in their abilities.  I know that not every kid feels that way, but, hey... I'm only human.

Till next season! 

Coach

NFL Flag Season is Back

So, I realized today that I haven't blogged in a really long time.  The regular football season has been over for a while and so much has changed since the last entry...

First of all, we didn't make it to the Super Bowl. We did advance to the second round of the playoffs but it just wasn't meant to be.  Oh well, it was a very difficult year overall and let's just say that I am glad that it's over.

Now, onto NFL Flag.  I have three returning players from my regular team this season and overall a very good team.  I have a couple of really talented kids and some stellar players that I want to try to recruit for next season.  We are only two weeks into the short season and I am very impressed with what I see. It's nice to see the kids listen and actually break a huddle with enthusiasm again.

The other nice thing about this NFL Flag season is that  I feel zero stress about the overall performance of my team.  We are there to have fun.  No score, no records works great for me right now. I needed a break from the intensity.  I can kinda just have fun again coaching.  Till next season.  I'm already working up some plays for next season. It's going to be a good time!

My NFL Flag Team * - 2 players that weren't there

"End of the Regular Season - Pre Playoff" entry.

Aftershock SSR Flag Football Team 2012

I can't beleive that I have gone a whole season without documenting my teams successes and failures.  I did blog after the first game but then life went into overdrive and the ideas just got bundled up and I forgot.  So here is my "End of the Regular Season - Pre Playoff" entry.

As a coach I can say that this season seems to have gone by way faster than last season and I am happy to say that I did see some great improvement in my players.  As a parent, I can say that I saw my son run a couple of touchdowns in for the team, catch some passes and even get a big 20 yard gain out of nowhere.  Those are the moments that obviously carry a little extra weight for me.  I also realized that coaching is more difficult when there are too many Chiefs and not enough indians.  I had a blow up on the field for the first time against my assistant coach and in the end after the game was over and the dust had settled, we both realized that we are both very passionate about the game and sometimes we just butt heads.

This season also gave me a unique experience to be a part of a game that ended in a Tie.  All I can say about that is that, "It sucked".  Now, we are getting ready for the playoffs that start two weeks before my birthday weekend .  It's time for me to turn on the Del Campo Scowl & whip these kids into football shape.  I'll be practicing my speech and watching as many football movies as possible tonight and tomorrow before the game on Saturday.  

I told the kids during a game where it was obvious that we were just not going to win that I didn't mind losing as long as they gave me their all... Now, it's time to explain to them what I meant was in the regular season... During the Playoffs, It's Put up or go home.  I don't want to go home. I want to go to the Super Bowl.  

I'll be back in a few days with an update...

Coach

Great First Game of the Season

Our Defense is relentless! Check out all 3 players passed their blockers!

Well, after a long break between last season and NFL Flag Football season, Suntree Viera Flag Football is back! I had such a great first FULL day back out on the fields today!

As a parent, I have to start this entry by saying that I am so proud of my kids! Both of them are such special players!  Even though I only coach one of them right now, I am so happy to be able to see them both play and just shine out there on the field.

As a coach, it's always great to have the supportof all my players and team parents! I really think that the team came together nicely today especially since we were missing two players.  The kids really pulled together and worked well, espeically towards the end when we needed it the most! I challenged my son this season to really push himself even harder and make even more of an impact on the field.  He delivered big time!  He asked me to let him run the ball near the goal line and he did what he does best on offense; he ran over everyone in front of him and scored a TD that put us ahead!  The look of happiness and pride on his face was AWESOME! Then he continued to rock the defensive side of the game! 

My new QB did his job nicely! He ran for a TD & threw the ball and even had an interception!  My new players performed very well.  My returning players have improved so much.  One of my players leadership skills were on point today!

I can't wait until our next game!

One really great thing about this season is that there are 6 teams in the Super Senior Division.  I love this because it creates a lot more competition.  

I feel really good about our team.  We have very good teams in the Super Senior division and I am looking forward to the season.  

This is just what we needed for our first game! Healthy competition and a big W to start off the season!

Till the next entry.

Coach

Time for some Football!

That's my son diving for the flag!

It's here! It's finally here! Football season is back! 

I'm so excited about it! I have 4 new players coming on to my Super Senior Flag Football team and it's going to be a great season! 

This off season was tough because I lost my Center, My star Running Back and don't have a designated Quarterback, but, I have been keeping my mind open to the possibility of a totally different team and a totally different strategy so all I can say is that this is going to be a short post because I need to find my playbook and start getting ready for the first week of practice!

WOOHOO!! I am SOOOO Ready for some Football!!!

Coach

Summer Time

Summer Time 

Football Season is almost here.  Actually, it's approaching rather quickly! I have taken on the responsibility of Flag Coordinator and that means that I get to help the Flag Director with EVERYTHING related to the Flag Football this season.  I am really excited about this opportunity and even though I know it's going to require some extra hours on Saturday's I am okay with that.


There is a Football camp this weekend and I get to help out with it on Saturday.  My sons are both attending even though I am sure that they would rather be home playing video games and I totally understand that.  Luckily for them, I didn't give them a choice.  They are going to go and start getting mentally ready for the season.  


It's been an interesting off-season so far.  I just found out that my Center isn't returning. I am still uncertain if one of my start offensive players will be returning and I don't have a Quarterback yet.  It's a coaches nightmare not knowing what they will have.  


The good news is that the league will be holding an Evaluation day where the league can scout out some of the players and make sure that certain teams aren't "stacked".  I am looking forward to that day.  


It's really interesting to be vested in this program knowing that there is a future for my children as long as they work hard and keep motivated.  Summer break is a difficult time to be doing all this, but it is what it is.  


Time to start getting ready for some football.  


Coach 

Online Registration is here

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Football Season is just around the corner. Time to get registered early!!! The Suntree Viera Youth Football League's online registration is up & running!! There will also be the In-Person registration Saturday, April  7, 2012 from 11:30 - 3:30 at the Beef O' Brady's on the corner of Viera Blvd & Murrell Rd.

For more information check out SVYFL