A Proud Coachs' last class!!

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 11:43

As some of ya'll know, I was a youth football coach in Tampa for six seasons.

In the years that followed, I've had the pleasure of watching my former players go on to high school football glory, and a select few, on to the college gridiron.

This year marks the graduation year of the last of the young men that I coached. From that class, below is a list of who they are, their position and where they are going:

Robert Marve QB University of Miami
(only QB recruited by UM this year. Was our backup QB for a year, starting WR. Dad played LB for Buffalo Bills)

Chris Johnson WR University of Wyoming
(one of the most graceful athletes I can remember coaching. Kid had RAW talent at a very young age. Could cut like an antelope. Also very, very funny.)

Armondo Murillo DB University of Nebraska
(Very gifted athlete. Played WR & DB for us. Always a starter.)

Last year, two of "my boys" were awarded full rides to:

Marcillo Trigg QB Bucknell
(kid's a math GENIUS and one hell of a QB. Could run the offense at age 11)

Javier Arenas DB University of Alabama
(started as a true freshman and ran back a punt for a TD. Was the smallest kid on our team, but played with the biggest heart)

In the years past, we've seen our players move on to schools such as:

Vanderbilt
Florida Atlantic
University of South Florida
Cornell
East Tennessee
Carnegie Mellon

I cannot tell you how proud I am to have been associated with these young men, to have had a part in mentoring them in their early days! Hopefully, something I taught them will stay with them throughout their careers and whether they go on to the next level in football or go pro in a different career, I pray they are all model citizens and successful leaders.

I'm a proud, proud man!!

God speed men!!!

Stan

Aero_Engineer · February 14th, 2007, 12:29

That's great, two thumbs up to you!!!!

amorris311 · February 14th, 2007, 12:33

congrats stan. i saw your player chris johnson play last year. he was a very good player. can jump for days! good for you putting in the hard work and molding them at a young age. it takes a lot of hard owrk. good to see these men move on.

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 12:40

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Originally Posted by amorris311

congrats stan. i saw your player chris johnson play last year. he was a very good player. can jump for days! good for you putting in the hard work and molding them at a young age. it takes a lot of hard owrk. good to see these men move on.

Maybe a different Chris Johnson (although the one I'm referring to can jump for days as well), unless you saw him play in high school this past season.
He just signed with Wyoming this past week.

amorris311 · February 14th, 2007, 12:51

high school football televised. we get a lot of high school games up here. my friend follows high school football religiously.

Sprint100 · February 14th, 2007, 13:00

Good job, R2F. I wish I had the time to coach, I was asked by my former to coach at West L.A. College. Something I wish I always did.

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 13:01

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Originally Posted by amorris311

high school football televised. we get a lot of high school games up here. my friend follows high school football religiously.

Then that woulda been him!

amorris311 · February 14th, 2007, 13:02

why did he choose wyoming? did he have many offers?

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 13:02

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Originally Posted by Sprint100

Good job, R2F. I wish I had the time to coach, I was asked by my former to coach at West L.A. College. Something I wish I always did.

Never count it out, bro. I don't have time now either, but I hope to someday again. It's very rewarding (frustrating as hell at times too = parents), but in the end, it's all worth it.

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 13:04

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Originally Posted by amorris311

why did he choose wyoming? did he have many offers?

Probably not many. He's listed at 5'7" / 175 lbs., so not your prototypical college WR.

amorris311 · February 14th, 2007, 13:08

yea but a wac school or a mountain west school would love him! he makes up for his size in speed and vert jump. either way he is going to a good school and he will do very well there.

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 13:14

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Originally Posted by amorris311

yea but a wac school or a mountain west school would love him! he makes up for his size in speed and vert jump. either way he is going to a good school and he will do very well there.

That's great to hear! I try to follow all of my guys progress. So, I'll be logging on to UW's site a lot this coming season.

You should have seen that kid at age 11-12! GAWD could he scoot!! He'd make cuts that would leave opponents ankles broke.

JEP · February 14th, 2007, 20:21

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Originally Posted by ready2fly

Never count it out, bro. I don't have time now either, but I hope to someday again. It's very rewarding (frustrating as hell at times too = parents), but in the end, it's all worth it.

You think coaching is frustrating, try throwing on the stripes! Parents that know little about football, know even less about officiating.

My favorite response when being told they can't do that.......

"That's a Sunday afternoon rule and this is Thursday night...."

ready2fly · February 14th, 2007, 23:45

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Originally Posted by JEP

You think coaching is frustrating, try throwing on the stripes! Parents that know little about football, know even less about officiating.

My favorite response when being told they can't do that.......

"That's a Sunday afternoon rule and this is Thursday night...."

GAWD! So true!

I have MAD respect for what you do, bro! Good on ya!

Tim · February 15th, 2007, 13:37

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Originally Posted by JEP

You think coaching is frustrating, try throwing on the stripes! Parents that know little about football, know even less about officiating.

My favorite response when being told they can't do that.......

"That's a Sunday afternoon rule and this is Thursday night...."

I know how that feels. I coached youth football for about 7 years. I was a basketball official for about 12 or so years and baseball umpire for about 10. Youth basketball parents love to rag you but when you turn to them and tell them if they can do a better job come join us the reponse was "I dont have time" so I would say I dont have time to listen to you whine anymore either. After the games its amazing how many great officials there are in the stands.

thestaton · February 15th, 2007, 14:14

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Originally Posted by Tim

I know how that feels. I coached youth football for about 7 years. I was a basketball official for about 12 or so years and baseball umpire for about 10. Youth basketball parents love to rag you but when you turn to them and tell them if they can do a better job come join us the reponse was "I dont have time" so I would say I dont have time to listen to you whine anymore either. After the games its amazing how many great officials there are in the stands.

haha, so true. I coached and ref'd intramural basketball for 4 years while in college, and man its hard work. I would get distracted sometimes and just be watching the game hehe. Makes it even harder when you are the only ref on the court as well

To the OP, Congrats on your players that has to be amazing to watch them grow up and become stars.

BCTAv8r · February 15th, 2007, 19:40

Which one of yours got sent down here to Florida Atlantic?

JEP · February 15th, 2007, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Tim

I know how that feels. I coached youth football for about 7 years. I was a basketball official for about 12 or so years and baseball umpire for about 10. Youth basketball parents love to rag you but when you turn to them and tell them if they can do a better job come join us the reponse was "I dont have time" so I would say I dont have time to listen to you whine anymore either. After the games its amazing how many great officials there are in the stands.

Many times I would carry a few cards with information from the Minnesota State High School League and how to register with an official...When the people would start yapping, I just hand them a card and say, "here you go, we're always looking for a few good people".

Or you could always go with, "What color is your shirt?" then you get the confused the look in their face, "Huh?" then you answer, "when your shirt is black and white stripes, then I'll listen, otherwise, sit down, enjoy the game and be quiet."

BTW, R2F....I apoligize if I hijacked your thread into officiating. Congrats on getting your guys through it all. I know I have seen a few kids move on from the games I ref'd to D1 ball. It is definetly exciting.

Good on You....

ready2fly · February 16th, 2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by BCTAv8r

Which one of yours got sent down here to Florida Atlantic?

Malichai Bennett. He should have graduated by now. He was on the first two teams that I coached.

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Originally Posted by JEP

BTW, R2F....I apoligize if I hijacked your thread into officiating. Congrats on getting your guys through it all. I know I have seen a few kids move on from the games I ref'd to D1 ball. It is definetly exciting.

It's all good, bro. Mi thread, su thread.

February 14th, 2007, 12:29	#2
Aero_Engineer Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,032	Re: A Proud Coachs' last class!! That's great, two thumbs up to you!!!!

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amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: A Proud Coachs' last class!! congrats stan. i saw your player chris johnson play last year. he was a very good player. can jump for days! good for you putting in the hard work and molding them at a young age. it takes a lot of hard owrk. good to see these men move on.

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amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: A Proud Coachs' last class!! high school football televised. we get a lot of high school games up here. my friend follows high school football religiously.

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Sprint100 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 5,850	Re: A Proud Coachs' last class!! Good job, R2F. I wish I had the time to coach, I was asked by my former to coach at West L.A. College. Something I wish I always did. __________________ "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, that diminshes fear" - Rosa Parks

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amorris311 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles soon to be phx Posts: 2,471	Re: A Proud Coachs' last class!! yea but a wac school or a mountain west school would love him! he makes up for his size in speed and vert jump. either way he is going to a good school and he will do very well there.

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