Watching Juan Ososrio coach yesterday really got my wheels turning about
coaching and teaching. I woke up this morning thinking about a lineup of caches that I have had the
privilege to work with or closely observe, this is the list I came up with. It
would be great to get all these guys in one room and be able to sit back and
listen. I would like to hear from you on coaches and teachers you have seen and
why you put them on an all-star list
Jim Radcliffe – When I think of Jim I think of progression
and thoroughness. Great on the field and in the weight room.
Gary Winckler – The best sprint and hurdle coach there is.
Without a peer. Thorough, scientific, and demanding. A man of few words who
makes what he does say count.
Kevin Mc Gill – Technically the best in the throws especially
the hammer and the javelin. Passionate and demonstrative
Jim Richardson – Great communicator and technical coach on
the deck. Thorough planner, very systematic. Always gets the most out of his
talent.
Jim Steen – Supreme motivator, great teacher and leader
Nort Thornton – Innovative, always looking to learn. A great
teacher.
Juan Osorio – Simply the best in soccer
Tex Winter – Great teacher and innovator. The genius in
regard to basketball offense.
John Bach – Great teacher, deeply passionate. The best at
teaching basketball defense.
Joe Vigil – Hands down the best teacher I have ever been
around. Demanding. Always learning and working to be better.
Chuck
What? No Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Marcello Lippi, Ottmar Hitzfeld, etc.? Vern, this is much to States-centric!
phillip bazzini
Well coach I think I speak for a lot of people that you should be included on a list of all time greats.
I would like to add my HS track coach to the list for knowing back in 1985 that long distance running was not appropiate for sprinters/hurdlers-something my college D1 coach didnt understand.
St Patrick
I currently reading Tex Winter’s book. I recommend it. Brilliant insights.