A Continuing Novel by Greg Shepard
Damn!” TJ Groaned, “Rick, I’m sorry, man.” stories. Coach Travis Drake is the new football “It’s OK, TJ, really. I have this special feeling like Coach at Hamilton High School. With energy, my dad and the kids are watching me. They want me to enthusiasm, charisma and hard work, positive be my very best. J want them to be proud of me. Coach changes have been taking place. perspective about life and death. Do you think we can The other major character Rick Steadman, do it, TJ?”
“Beat Templeton? Of course we can, and right no devastated by tragedy. His father and two I’m gonna dream about it.” sisters died in a fire that destroyed their home.
The first time a team sets foot in the Dome can be intimidating. Tonight over 25,000 people were helping Only his little brother Billy survived. Coach Drake with a to create this intimidating electricity. Templeton, of course, was favored and had received much of the prehelped Rick overcome his problems and this game publicity. However, at least 5,000 Hamilton Lion tragedy. Billy and Rick are now part of Coach supporters were at the game.
Drake’s family. The Town, School, and team Coach McMasters was really worried about the are going crazy over the unbelievable turn footing on the Astro-Turf. Travis had felt good about Friday’s practice. The players seemed faster on this Championship, previously. surface. Everyone figured that it was the same for both teams, so why worry about it.
Coach Littlewood had worked extra hard on kickoff and punt coverage. He didn’t want Templeton’s keys for the linebackers were better. The defense had PRE-GAME WARM-UPS AT THE DOME IN FRONT OF 25,000 FANS!
QUEST FOR GREATNESS Continued from page 26 Coach Littlewood good about this one.
We'll do it. I know we will.”
After the team prayer, Travis addressed simply, “Men, kicking off first. is still alive. Now, let‘s go out and make it happen!” exploded. been building for a whole week and the huge them up. nothing else. As the National Anthem played, Travis glanced each team member. How proud he was of everybody. Buddy 2. Rie “It’s showtime, folks. on.”
“Dome! Dome! Dome! Dome!”
Coach Drake and jumped up and down. The whistle blew! Hamilton’s kick was high and deep vowed not to let anyone spring a long one. to the three-yard line. The Lions screamed downfield and As the team finished the pre-game warm-ups and headed toward the locker room, Coach Littlewood remarked, “Well, Travis, the hay’s in the barn now.” Coach Drake grabbed Jerry sideline was ecstatic.
Defense!” shouted Coach Meyers.
Right,” came the cry from Lem and Anthony.
Until then, we keep working and staying alert for any change that might be necessary.” challenge: a two-yard gain. comment as a great coaching point. perfect, old buddy.” off guard.
The first quarter was a great defensive struggle with neither team being However, early “Defense! hay’s not fully in the barn until the final second is over. the twenty-five. able to punch it in for a score.
The First Quarter Was a Great Defensive Struggle Until... Continued on next page QUE ST FOR GREATNESS Continued from page 27 drive together on some clever play-calling. A trap for six yards, an for twelve more. eight. Templeton turned it into the first touchdown of the game.
Templeton 7, Hamilton zero. holding penalty. punt. next series. five on their next drive. Emile signaled fora fair catch at the Hamilton twenty-four yard line. Disaster struck. Emile fumbled, and it was Templeton’s ball with three minutes QUEST FOR GREATNESS “Wait Till Next Issue To See What Happens Or Get The Book Now”
THE BEST FOOTBALL BOOK EVER! Cost: Only $10.00 plays. finally scored on a third-and-two situation.
“Get your heads up!” TJ and Rick encouraged. “We’re waited in anticipation for their coaches.
Tim.
The locker room was quiet. minute pace to coach Drake.
“Give me a minute or two by myself.” waited.
By Greg Shepard Is A Special Novel For Football Coaches and the lead 14-0 at the half.
Players. It Puts The Whole Secret Into A Real Life High School On True Stories From The Author’s Clinic Travels and Own Experience.
IT’S IDEAL Coaches can’t put it down. Players see a new vision of what they can be. It’s an ideal gift. It’s an ideal way to grasp the vision.
SPECIAL BOOK PREVIEW Pages 26,27 and 28 have continued our ongoing Templeton’s Defense Held Hamilton Scoreless the First Half Quest For Greatness.
From BFS Magazine — Spring 1992. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
