January/February 2025 - 4
BETWEEN THE LINES
FOUR TRAITS DEVELOPED
THROUGH FOOTBALL
H
igh school football is more than a pursuit of athletic
success - it's a formative experience that shapes
student-athletes in profound ways. While touchdowns
and championships are highlights, the sport's real impact is
found in the lessons and growth it fosters off the field.
Football challenges young athletes not only to hone their skills
but to develop traits that will serve them throughout their lives.
Here's how football molds players into resilient, disciplined, and
respectful individuals ready for life's many arenas.
* Discipline and Time Management: The rigorous schedule
of practices, workouts, and team meetings requires
student-athletes to develop strong time-management
skills. Balancing academics, athletics, and personal
life teaches them to prioritize tasks and build habits of
discipline. This discipline extends into their studies and
later, into their careers and personal responsibilities.
* Teamwork and Leadership: Football fosters a deep sense
of camaraderie as it demands cooperation among players,
regardless of their backgrounds or personal differences. It
pushes individuals to work cohesively toward a common
goal. Additionally, opportunities to lead - whether as
a team captain or by setting an example in drills - help
players develop leadership skills that inspire confidence
and initiative in other areas of their lives.
* Resilience and Perseverance: Football's physical and
mental demands cultivate a sense of resilience. Players
experience setbacks, whether in the form of tough losses
or personal performance slumps. Learning to push through
adversity teaches them that failure is not the end but a
stepping stone toward growth and success.
* Respect and Accountability: Coaches emphasize respect
for teammates, opponents, and the game itself. Football's
structure also requires players to be accountable for their
roles and responsibilities, instilling a work ethic that carries
over into their future jobs and relationships.
High school football is an arena where character is tested,
honed, and reinforced. The lessons learned help shape studentathletes
into individuals ready to contribute positively to their
communities, long after their playing days are over.
Enjoy the latest edition of Coach & Athletic Director, the
Football Issue.
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TOM BASS, Former NFL Assistant, Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
& San Diego Chargers * DR. DAVID HOCH, Retired Athletic Director, Baltimore
County, MD * ABE WEHMILLER, Director of Athletics, Charlotte Country Day
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Nike Elite DeMatha Catholic High School, MD * PETE KITTEL, Principal,
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Red Sox & Founder/CEO, Coaching Your Kids, LLC, Neptune, NJ * JOSH HILS,
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Athletic Director, Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Lancaster, PA
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January/February 2025
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of January/February 2025
2025 Coaches Survey Results
Ad Index
A.D.ministration
Between the Lines
Built For This
CSCCa Strength Focus
Facility Focus
Football Focus
Football X&Os
Holistic Health
Organizing the Offseason
Product Focus
Product Marketplace
Q&A.D.
January/February 2025 - 1
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January/February 2025 - 3
January/February 2025 - Between the Lines
January/February 2025 - 5
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January/February 2025 - 7
January/February 2025 - A.D.ministration
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January/February 2025 - 13
January/February 2025 - CSCCa Strength Focus
January/February 2025 - 15
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January/February 2025 - 17
January/February 2025 - Built For This
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January/February 2025 - 2025 Coaches Survey Results
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January/February 2025 - Football X&Os
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January/February 2025 - A1
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January/February 2025 - Q&A.D.
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January/February 2025 - Football Focus
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January/February 2025 - Holistic Health
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January/February 2025 - Facility Focus
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January/February 2025 - Product Focus
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January/February 2025 - Organizing the Offseason
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January/February 2025 - Product Marketplace
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