As anyone familiar with the game will tell you, football is more than just physical strength and speed. It’s a game of strategy, technique, and sometimes, it all starts with a stance. A proper football stance can be the difference between a successful play and a missed opportunity. So, what exactly is a football stance, […]
Steve Pierce’s Retirement: A Celebrated Legacy at Samuell and Dallas ISD
Steve Pierce, Samuell’s head football coach since 1997, announced his retirement at the age of 68 on Monday. He held the title of Dallas ISD’s longest-serving head football coach. “It was just a multitude of things,” Pierce said. “Primarily, it was time for a change, for myself and for Samuell. It’s been a great, fun […]
Alex Lipka’s Inspiring Coaching Journey: From Summerfield to Blissfield
After coaching Summerfield’s varsity football team for four seasons, Alex Lipka steps down. He will be taking up a teaching role at Blissfield High School, conveniently located just two minutes from his home. Alex Lipka’s coaching journey From Summerfield to Blissfield. “The best decisions are not always the easiest decisions,” he said. “I prayed about […]
Basic Offensive Strategies: Mastering the Running and Passing Game in Football
The beauty of football lies in its strategic nature, where coaches and players come together to execute a master plan designed to defeat the opposing team. On the offensive side of the ball, teams employ various tactics to advance down the field and score points. Offensive Strategies in High School Football. The two primary offensive […]
New Football Program at Bayshore Christian with Hall of Fame Coach
Baldwin County is welcoming a new high school football program led by Alabama High School Hall of Fame coach Phil Lazenby. Bayshore Christian’s athletic director, Jeff Hauge, announced Lazenby’s hiring on Thursday. Bayshore Christian School Football. Hauge has admired Lazenby for 15-16 years and called the hiring a “dream” for the school. Lazenby’s official start […]
High School Football Rule Differences: How It Differs From College and NFL
As fans of American football, we often marvel at the talent and skill displayed by NFL and college players. However, the roots of the sport can be traced back to high school football, where young athletes showcase their budding abilities and learn the fundamentals of the game. High School Football Rule Differences Though football remains […]
SMCHS Hires Toby Schweitzer as New Head Football Coach
Saint Mary’s Central High School announced on Friday morning via Facebook that SMCHS Hires Toby Schweitzer as new head football coach. “I’d like to thank Dan Smrekar for his commitment to this program and all that he has taught me. I look forward to keeping the SAINTS football tradition strong and continuing the legacy of […]
High School Referee Sues Coach for Alleged Clothesline Incident
A football referee from a high school is taking legal action against a coach for allegedly “clotheslining” him during a game in August. Trae Cardwell, the referee, claims that he had to spend four days in the hospital as a result of the incident. Cardwell was officiating a game in Nashville between Maplewood High School […]
Calvary Christian School Welcomes a New Head Football Coach
Calvary Christian School has appointed Emmanuel Brunson as the new head coach of their varsity football team. Brunson comes with a wealth of experience, having previously worked as the offensive coordinator, associate head coach, and recruiting coordinator at Columbus State University. During his time there, the team had a remarkable record of 68-15, which shows […]
Fort Knox Middle High School Football Hires New Head Coach
Fort Knox Middle High School officials recently announced that Ken Walter will replace Wes Arnold as head coach of the Eagles football program for the 2023-24 school year. Arnold had publicized his decision to step down in November 2022 after achieving significant success with the Eagles over five years. Arnold cited three main reasons for […]