NMLF

After traveling to Round Rock this past weekend, it has been decided that the Seminoles will be playing in the NMLF this year. I was asked by many owners and coaches of why take the chance on a new league. My answer why put up with the same ol' B.S. in the TUFL. Why have commissioners that actually own teams and bend rules as they see fit. Why give someone money to give me a schedule and nothing else. As the meeting progressed it seemed as though other owners were beginning to see what I was talking about and I believed some realized that there is a difference between these two leagues.

1. Professionalism - at the meeting this weekend there was a lack of communication between the owners and league commissioner. You couldn't ask questions or vote on any changes made.

2. Direction of the league - where is the league going? Not once did that league mention about any new ideas or changes for the betterment of the league. All I got is give us the league fee and listen while we read the bylaws.

3. NMLF = Minor Professional - TUFL = Semi-Pro

At no point did I feel like we were at a league meeting, more like I was back at school and had to sit on my hands and keep my comments to myself.

After being in Semi-Pro for so long you begin to take on a semi professional attitude. Not really caring what is going on with the advancement of your players. Just taking their money and blowing it. No standard dress codes for your players and coaches. You could pretty much wear anything you felt like. Players wearing different color helmet, jerseys and pants on game day. Showing up to games 15 mins before kickoff.

As we began this journey into Minor professional football, we all have to change our mind sets. Get out of the old way of thinking. Caring about the appearance of our team, coaches and facilities. Basically putting a better product out. Taking the necessary steps to help your players advance to the next level.

So my only question is which are you? Semi pro player or Minor pro player?

We only want MINOR PROFESSIONALS HERE!

Fallen Warrior

Last week one our family members passed away. This caught us all by surprise, as he was one of the healthiest young men you have ever met. As a coach you have to figure out how to address your team and his family and let them know that you are there for them, all the while dealing with the emotions yourself. Miguel was one of our most committed players. He did whatever it took to make it to practice and games. He practiced hard and competed hard. That is the player, but as a family member he was even better. He did so much to make us laugh and smile, by saying and doing things out of the ordinary. As I reflect on the year he was with us, I think about that Louisiana accent he had and things he would say to me when I was in one of the those no "B.S." moods to make me lighten up.

So as a final thought let's just remember how he touched each one of us in the short time he was here. GOD don't make mistakes, he works at all times. We question why such things happen to good people. The only thing I came up with is that GOD needed another Angel on his team. So Miguel play on my brother and we will never forget you!! R.I.P

This season has been dedicated to Miguel Coleman and his family!!

Gone but not forgotten!!