Toriano Porter is a journalist and writer. He has written two books, The Pride of Park Avenue and James Cool. I recruited Toriano (a defensive back) out of Eureka High School in St. Louis, while defensive coordinator at the University … Continue reading
A long one… I had a lot to say… read on Like most people, I have a few things that I am really passionate about. Besides family and friends, here are my top three: I love teaching and coaching I … Continue reading
We have a big old schoolhouse chalkboard on the wall right by our door. Whenever I get an inspiration for a post, I scribble the idea on the board… if the idea hits me away from home, it gets entered … Continue reading
As you read on, it will probably become apparent why I have written this post, and written it at this time. Let me begin by saying this is not an indictment of any coach or program… I am not pointing … Continue reading
Thank you! 2015 was a terrific year for this blog, YouCanDoMore.net, with more views (over 60,000) and downloads (over 15,000) than ever before. These were the top performing posts in terms of views this year… if you are a recent … Continue reading
It is that time of the year. Every game takes on increasing significance. Win you continue…. lose and you are on to “next year” Each week half the remaining teams are eliminated. For the remaining teams, practice time takes on … Continue reading
After reading my post, Dirty Red, last week, I received a message from a friend and colleague who is a frequent reader of my blog: “Seriously… “Clarion Call”…. “Vernacular”… are you an English teacher or a coach? I thought for … Continue reading