I am a football coach, podcaster, and publisher providing an insider's perspective for the Gridiron Aficionado.
Football Season is right around the corner, let's enjoy it!
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Reader, The football season is in full swing, with the NFL in training camp, colleges holding media days, and high school teams preparing for their camps. Your feedback from the survey I sent out a couple months ago has been instrumental in influencing the future direction of my content. I have revised my schedule according to your suggestions, resulting in a revitalized sense of purpose. On a personal note...After careful consideration, my family and I have decided to establish our permanent residence in Shadyside, Ohio. Following a period of caring for my late father (He passed away 1-year ago today), our son Eli's strong attachment to the community has prompted us to buy a home by the Ohio River in my hometown. We are excited to embrace the simplicity of small-town living. With over three decades of experience in football, I am enthusiastic about supporting my coaching peers, revisiting past coaching experiences through various media platforms, and attending games to cheer on the Shadyside Tigers on Friday nights. Balancing family time and online connections after dedicating much of my life to football is now a priority for me. Additionally, I am honored to serve on the board of directors at my Church—a role that carries great personal meaning for me. Here's the results of the survey...Based on audience surveys, here are the topics ranked by interest:
Your feedback is crucial as I strive to customize content according to your preferences. Given the strong interest in the offense, I have spent six weeks going through my extensive video collection, including clinic footage, in preparation for launching the Triple Shoot All Access program. During system testing, a coach from Iowa City unexpectedly signed up prior to the official launch—a positive sign indicating early interest in TSO content delivery. "After I was alerted that a coach subscribed to the All Access pass I was fortunate to have a conversation with him the next day. He mentioned that he had been reviewing the material and it was really enjoyable. In fact, he said that he had been waiting quite a while for something like this and I enjoyed his feedback." The Triple Shoot All Access Pass is Up & Running...For those interested, please visit the Triple Shoot All Access Pass Page to see what it all entails that way you can decide if you are ready to start your membership. Check out the most recent article on the website...Furthermore, I recently penned an article celebrating Randy Gradishar’s induction into the Professional Football Hall of Fame this weekend in Canton, Ohio—a tribute to my favorite Ohio State Buckeye player from my childhood. Feed your mind with good stuff...Here's five books I have read recently:
Here are three videos I have watched recently...
One last thing before I go...If you aren't a fan of Steven Pressfield you should be. I recently purchased his book, The Daily Pressfield and I love it, in fact, I ordered the Limited Edition Autographed version gift box! The Daily Pressfield is 365 kicks-in-the-butt or pats-on-the-back from the million-selling author of The War of Art and Turning Pro. Enjoy the weekendYours truly, Manny Matsakis |
Gridiron Aficionado
I am a football coach, podcaster, and publisher providing an insider's perspective for the Gridiron Aficionado.
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