Columns

Body I love coaching football and I have many people to thank for my opportunity. I want to say thank you to the men and women who have fought to allow me to do what I love, the first responders keeping us safe daily, and of course the people I work with each day.

Body Do you realize that 50 percent of the teams playing games last week lost? Are all those players considered losers? Adversity is an opportunity to strengthen character. In the world of athletics, players and coaches are faced with adverse situations every day.

Body Sept. 11: The Kaufman County Democrats meet at 10 a.m. at 114 N. Adelaide St. They meet the second Saturday of the month; Call Sarah Whitaker at 214-354-7338 or email kcdems@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Body I am an observer of humans and human nature. I have long found people fascinating and in the past, one of my favorite places to watch people was at a horse racing track, where betting was allowed.

Body As many expected, boosters are getting involved in helping athletes. Now, with the NCAA rule on allowing NIL for student-athletes, one booster helped 36 walk-on football players with their tuition at BYU.

Body The world opened up a little this summer to host the Olympic games. An event, no matter our political thoughts, that brings the world together in competition.

Body The NCAA is allowing student-athletes to profit off endorsements. College players can now receive financial benefits from the use of their name, likeness, and image. The NCAA calls this the NLI. Will this be a way recruiters lure high school players to their college in the future?

Body How do coaches build powerful sport programs? They know exactly what they desire to have in the program. They know what it should look like. They have definite ideas of the expectations they want from their assistant coaches and players.

Body We are seeing a reoccurring surge in COVID-19 cases, with the Delta variant rearing its ugly head and getting people sick. I don’t want to get into the political discussions; that’s not our purpose as an economic development organization.

Body Over the last few years, there are no more two-a-day practices allowed. Experts believe players die from heat exposure. What many people do not realize there is a need to practice in the heat because they play in the heat.