Entering into coaching Vic took a position as an assistant coach aiding other coaches teaching youth the basic fundamentals of the game. As time went on he learned this was not a lot of fun it was rewarding.
After a few years of assisting, Vic was offered a position as a head coach at the introductory level for new players. Vic eagerly jumped at the chance and accepted the position. Going to head coach from an assistant's position Vic learned there was quite a learning curve.
The first year was a dismal beginning as this was not as quite as easy as it seemed. His determination to teach youth an aggressive approach to the game while teaching them an advanced style developed into a successful program that would eventually turn into a Making of Champions.
Why I wrote this book:
I had a passion for teaching kids football. I noticed most coaches’ coach employing a basic straightforward scheme. I wanted to bring a different approach. I had many ask me about my offense, and defense and how I made it work particularly after I retired from coaching. I refused to divulge this. There were a couple of reasons however the biggest reason was: I spent a lot of time researching, and developing my program and I felt if someone wants success they should take the initiative and develop their own system.
All coaches have one thing in common. They want to educate youth in this sport to the best of their ability. We all love watching kids take what we teach them and execute our plans. The program I developed was highly successful and being we all want the kids to be the best they can be I decided if what I taught can be utilized by those who want the same success I did it would only benefit the kids.
I have seen other successful programs and the benefits those coaches offered their players. I merely wanted to bring a style different than other coaches offered. I brought an advanced program to the kids to learn. A program many thought youth could not grasp. Because I challenged their intellectual ability, they not only learned an advanced style of play, they completely dominated every opponent they faced. It was gratifying hearing from many that watching my 11-12 year old players looked like watching a high school team. I decided to share with others what I experienced and perhaps they can adopt some of what I did to aid them in teaching youth something a little different.
