There is an old adage that says, “Those who can, play. Those who can’t play, coach.” While being a good player is not a prerequisite to be a good coach, it definitely does not hurt to have playing experience. Many great coaches have proven that you don’t have to be a great player in the …
Fans may watch pro football games on television or at a stadium, and wonder what the coaches are doing on the sidelines. Why do they pace back and forth? What’s up with the headsets? How does one become a coach in the National Football League, anyway? There is no handbook to explain how to be …
Football fans now and then may hear banter on sports broadcasts or online discussions regarding the swapping NFL coaches. It might start with something like, “Wouldn’t it be interesting if Coach X could take the helm of Team Y?” In the National Football League, is it even possible to trade coaches? Coaches can be traded …
Have you ever noticed that of all major team sports, only National Football League coaches wear headsets? It seems that teams in other sports could benefit somehow by wearing those wireless contraptions on their heads. But they don’t. There are many reasons NFL coaches wear headsets, mainly the constant need to know exactly what the …
If you grew up attending professional baseball games, you may have gotten a thrill out of bringing your glove to the game in hopes of catching a foul ball or home run. It happens quite often in baseball, and the ball becomes a great souvenir for whoever catches it. However, if you grew up going …
