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