Hot weather in Bridgewater and as long as the river does not run dry, (we need rain really bad) the football fields that Kevin Moore sprigged with Patriot Bermuda love this weather and will come in thick and lush by August.
We've been working on all the behind the scene details that goes into getting the football program running smoothly in August. That keeps us busy during the day, but still with evenings and weekends free, summertime allows a football coach to as my wife says, “Work normal hours.”
I met with Dr. Stone today and thanked him for bringing me on to share a great ride with him over the last 15 years. Thursday is his last day, and he followed my Dad’s advice to leave places better than you found them and early enough that people are sorry to see you go. He has done both, congrats. We look forward to the new leadership and direction of George Cornelius and will work hard to do our part and try to make this program an asset to Bridgewater College.
In the summer months, Division III athletes face the biggest challenge in that the majority of our group has to do their preparation on their own. Quality college athletic performance demands a year-round approach in this age at any level, and we have to count on a lot of individuals to make this choice daily at the Division III level. Unlike Division I, where athletes are made to stay around and work, to our group, success has to be a personal choice.
The constructions projects are running strong on campus, and I was glad to get staff things settled a couple of weeks ago. I think the players, fans, and department people will enjoy the new additions that will join our BC staff. They are three guys who are making sacrifices to be a part of this and look forward to “Chasing Championships” with them.
