BEHIND THE LENS - November 16, 2007 -

Football Stars For Tomorrow - www.storkmontgomery.com

We want a new Coach...but what are you looking for?
Life's wonderful changes
Success is measured in so many ways

Well here we are still alive in the playoffs. Round 2 is coming up tonight. I have three topics so let's roll.


We want a new Coach...but what are you looking for?
Has the fallout of college football now hit the high school level?

Fans of their favorite high school are now expecting some of the same things that are now at the college level in my opinion. There are more jobs available today in high school than back in the Day O.

Schools and administrations expect to win more so than in the past it seems. But what are you looking for?

Some say 'We want a coach who can start a tradition'. Some say 'We want to make the playoffs every year'. Get ready to spend some money or offer something that other schools don't offer. You need to be careful in what you choose. Some coaches bring their own style to your school and it might not fit. What worked at one school might not work when they arrive at the next school.

I think the hiring process should contain a board of several different people who understand a philosophy about the future direction of their athletic program. Some schools are content with being competitive, while others expect to win every game.

No matter what the verdict is on the new coach that arrives at school XYZ, expect and embrace change. It seems to make things go easier instead of not buying into the philosophy. You will just end up a sore head fan that will wait on change that suits you better. The bottom line is everybody is not going to be happy. I just hope it suits you.

Do you play the hand that is dealt or do you force the hand?
Have you ever heard someone say "We run the Wing T always have and always will" or "We love the veer"?

If you are running an offense that fits your squad your chances seem to work out better than forcing the offense into something that you know and love. I hear coaches say "Our team buys into our philosophy". I think that is great and it may work for you. If looks like the philosophy part really deals with the personality of the leader.

Some teams can brag and say this is our offense and we are not changing. I like coaches who create their team each year based off the hand that is dealt and aren't afraid to change.

In corporate America, if they change the head coach of a department of company, expect a change. If you are going to be successful in corporate America you need to be able to change and adapt to all kinds of ergonomics and economics.

Kids are different today than 20 years ago in my opinion, I am sure my parents say the same thing. But glance at the irony, if you do run the same offensive plays year in and year out, the learning process is easier. The chances to succeed in some people's eyes are greater because you build a tradition of being noted for running that offense and it might work.

But I sincerely think it's about how the leader executes the philosophy of winning. I think X's and O's are great, but I truly think that 'buying into the philosophy' theory depends on the person.

Oh well, enough of that.

Life's wonderful changes
My life is taking a change tomorrow and it is great.

Yes, a lot of you who read this rag know tomorrow I am getting married. It is great to have someone by your side that supports me in this website and all we do for the kids.

We have a lot of ideas we want to expand upon when it comes to filming, editing and promoting, so it should get better.

I want to take this moment say "Thanks" to Judy and I love you.

Let's have some fun as we continue our new view from "BEHIND THE LENS".

That's A Wrap
Well round two is tonight and we are headed to my favorite place to film. The Pit.....the lighting is the best. I like our chances, we will see how things go, and hopefully it's a win for the Bulldogs.

If you see us at the game give a shout or a wave. I hope we are still alive after tonight, if so we could be headed to 'THE RESERVATION' home of the Riverdale Warriors. Until next week.

God bless and Take Care.


From Behind The Lens.
The Stork
“A man who truly delivers”

Football Stars For Tomorrow - www.storkmontgomery.com