Alright already! I know, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. See, the season was getting under way and I had my team to take care of, my youngest son’s high school team to watch, my eldest son’s college team to watch, college football and the NFL. Yes, of course I have my priorities. You just read them! Don’t tell my wife, okay?
So, let’s get caught up. We had a miserable season going 3-7, my youngest son went undefeated, my eldest son broke his leg in week five, LSU and Norte Dame both had bowl games and the Raiders sucked! On the positive side, we have a new head coach of the program at our school, my partner, friend and LinemenInc cofounder, Dave Reinders. Congrats Dave! I’m the new JV head coach! My youngest is now on varsity and my eldest got a partial scholarship to play football at Bacone College, an NAIA school in Oklahoma. Yes, things are looking up!
What about LinemenInc you ask? Well, we’ve already attended coaching clinics in Irvine, and Burlingame, Ca. Our booth saw a lot of activity and the coaches were very interested, especially with the addition of 14 year NFL veteran Reggie McElroy to LinemenInc 2006. Reggie has also coached in NFL Europe, just ask to see his championship ring, and is currently coaching at Bacone College. He not only will be a featured speaker this year but will also be coaching. Better bring your “A†game guys!
Next stop is the Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, Las Vegas, NV, March 3 and 4. Hey! We’ve got a great product guys and we’re not going away. In fact, look for a second camp at a new location in 2007, in addition to our home base at the University of the Pacific. The new LinemenInc promotional DVD is now available and has been a big hit at the clinics. If you need one to motivate players and parents just drop us a line.
How did some of the teams that sent linemen to LinemenInc 2005, do this season you might be wondering? Just take a look:
Crespi Carmelite High School / Southern Section Division X Champions
Manteca High School / Joaquin D-3 Champions
Seaside High School / Central Coast Section Championship Game
Maxwell High School / North Section Division V Championship Game
Proctor Hug High School / Nevada Northern State Region Champions
La Sierra High School / Third round playoffs
El Diamante High School / Second round playoffs
Congrats guys! Great job!
By the next blog, I should be able to tell you about the individual success of some of the players who’ve attended LinemenInc and which colleges to look for them at next season. Until then remember, there’s no time like the off-season to prepare for the new season. Get the work done now because the harder you work the harder it is to surrender!