Of all the coaches who have influenced me in my lifetime, without a doubt the coach that had the biggest…
The Godfather of the Royals Offense
Roger Gruneisen seemed different from any football coach that I had grown up with. He had long hair and was…
Shedding Light on a Frequent Visitor
“Who is that guy?” I’ve been getting that question on Friday nights for 20 years. A lot of Friday nights…
Incorporating Lessons From One’s Own High School Coach
“Did you feel the earth start shaking under your feet?” Coach Larry French asked me. “No, sir,” I responded.…
Defensive Guru Smith Still Has Impact on Royals
It was a morning practice in the summer of 1986. The Mercer County football team had just finished a 10-minute…
Arnsparger a Master at Deflecting Attention and Praise
How would you feel if the person at the very top of your profession watched you do the job that…
Learning from Old Coaches: An Introduction to this Blog
By David Buchanan, Head Coach Mason County High School (KY) It was 24 years ago, but a day I…