I wanted a water bottle. I'm not sure why it hit me when I did. We were on the freeway, driving to Read more [...]
The Sunny Hills (Fullerton, CA) football team won eight games in back to back seasons: 2017 and 2018. Read more [...]
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new thing happening in the college Read more [...]
I started writing for MaxPreps in a new feature they call "Coaches Corner" in July 2016. I was honored Read more [...]
I recently wrote an article about why I love being an Athletic Director. Check that out here.
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I LOVE being an Athletic Director!
I have spent time in this great position at two different schools: Read more [...]
We went over 1,000,000 unique users on this website this year!
I'm blown away by that. I started Read more [...]
Late last week a video surfaced of a high school football coach here in Southern California hitting a Read more [...]
The phone rang in December of 2015, it was a number I didn't know. So I let go to voicemail. "Hello Read more [...]
During May of 2015, Eight Laces Consulting had just over 300 assistant coaches at both the high school, Read more [...]
I had the opportunity to sit down and talk leadership, program development and being a Head Football Read more [...]
I get quite a few emails from coaches seeking advice, and from time to time I post my responses here, Read more […]
Self-scouting last year’s offense
Self-scouting last year’s defense
Self-scouting last year’s Read more [...]
I often get asked "What should I take to the interview?" The best thing I have developed to take to Read more [...]
Earlier today I received an email from a brand new Head Coach asking if I had a "list" of stuff that Read more [...]
I hope that you have enjoyed this 3 part series on 3 Tips To Get Along Great With Your Athletic Director! Read more [...]
Yesterday we said that COMMUNICATION is the first key to get along well with your Athletic Director. Read more [...]
3 TIPS TO GET ALONG GREAT WITH YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR 1. Communication, communication, Read more […]
I get a lot of emails, DMs, etc. from coaches all over the nation. I really wish I could make a full Read more [...]
Who doesn't need money this day and age? Public schools have been hit hard by state budget cutbacks. Read more [...]
Are you an Athletic Director or aspiring Athletic Director?
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CHAIN OF COMMAND PART 1 talked about establishing a strong and effective Chain of Command for your Athletic Read more [...]
I’m a BIG believer in having a proper Chain of Command for your athletic department; one that is strong Read more [...]
It is that time of year, the winter season is coming to a close. For our school here, both basketball Read more [...]
Social Media is a BIG deal right now in our culture. It's an even bigger deal for high school coaches Read more [...]
I took over as the Athletic Director at Excelsior Charter School in Victorville, California on May 29th. Read more [...]
The following is a list I've used twice while taking over football programs. It's not the "end Read more [...]
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series titled "Increasing Participation In Your Athletic Program." Click Read more [...]
I'm going to do a two part series on one of the most important topics I can cover! INCREASING PARTICIPATION Read more [...]
Staying with the theme of forms to evaluate your program, here is another one that I've used quite often. Read more [...]