As I reflect back to the last 8 months I truly recognize the community that surrounds me. As we enter the season I can truly say that I am so fired up about the 2012 season, I can hardly wait to go out and enjoy some high school football. These past few months have given me the opportunity to work with some of the finest student-athletes and coaches in the CIF Southern and LA City sections.

When one really recognizes how valuable they are, then and then only will they realize the impact they can make. As a coordinator for most of my 31 years of coaching I truly have learned to appreciate all my assistant coaches and the value that they bring.

Football is in the air and it’s time to open the tool box.

Coaches, we've asked our players to be ready for the new season and before you know it will be knocking on our doorstep. Are we prepared for a season of change? Are we ready to get micro and create the best environment for our student athletes to create the best versions of themselves in the classroom and on the playing field? Today I open my toolbox and bring out the tools needed to create the optimal student-athlete.