Our staff will finish up what we call our contact recruiting period on Wednesday then break for the Holidays until the Inter-term Session begins January 3rd. We look forward to the down time and the batteries will need to be charged for an off-season that in the Division III level is long and demands that we multi-task a lot of different aspects of our work. No question, the January through June work both on and off the field by the players and coaches determines who celebrates success in the fall. While in Salem for Stagg Bowl events last weekend, I got to see firsthand what the National standard is at the Division III level. There is a select group who have separated themselves from the pack for sure. Right now we can COMMIT to prepare and chase after them on all fronts. The ODAC in 2011 will be competitive and balanced again. There will be a fine line between 1st and 7th in this league.
Thanks to the players, staff, and fans who allowed us to share success in 2010. Kudos to the players who are picking up post-season honors; they are well deserved. Your individual efforts made a team better and the honors keep our program in the spotlight. Over the past sixteen years BC has been a great gift in my life. As much as we enjoy the wins, it has been the people who have made this program special over the years. In this season of gifts, make sure you take some time to identify and thank the people in your seasons (in which ever form they come) who have added value for you. In the Christmas season we celebrate the fact that God picked us to send a life-changing gift. Celebrate all the gifts in your life. Merry Christmas.
MC
