Louisiana KICK FF A Publication of the Louisiana Football Coaches Association August 2007

The LFCA Welcomes 3 “New” College Coaches

The Louisiana Football Mike Lucas, comes to Louisiana Tech fol- Coaches Association would like Southeastern Louisiana lowing a two year stint as the to welcome the three “new” University tight ends coach for the Miami college head coaches to Loui- On December 14, 2006, Dolphins. At age 38, he is the siana and to its ranks. We wish Mike Lucas was officially sixth youngest in you the best in your endeavors named head football coach at the Division I ranks. to continue the solid football Southeastern Louisiana Univer- Prior to joining the Dol- tradition that lives here in Loui- sity after serving the previous phins, Dooley spent the previ- siana. Here is a little informa- two seasons as defensive coor- ous five years at LSU and had tion on our three coaches: dinator. stints at SMU and the Univer- Lucas previously served as sity of Georgia. Bob Toledo, defensive coordinator and assis- Tulane University tant head coach at Sam Hous- Louisiana Kickoff is printed Bob Toledo became the ton State for 15 years repeat- 3 times per year. News 37th head football coach in edly producing defensive units and notes of interest school history when he was for- that ranked among the best in can be forwarded to mally introduced on Monday, NCAA Division I-AA football Charles “Tiger” Edwards, December 11, 2006. and the Southland Conference. Director of Publications Toledo, 60, brings more than Coach Lucas also coached (e-mail address 30 years of collegiate coaching at Eastern New Mexico, Texas [email protected], experience to the Green Wave El Paso, Liberty College, and the phone 504/512-0819). football team, including head College of William and Mary. coaching stints at Cal Riverside (15-6 with two championships Derek Dooley, In this edition: from 1974-75), University of Louisiana Tech University Page 2 the Pacific (14-30 from 1979- Derek Dooley was named Fueling for Football 82) and UCLA (1996-2002). He the 31st head coach in Loui- Page 3 has coached in 13 bowl games siana Tech football history on Visit Our Website during his career, including sev- Dec. 17, 2006. en of the traditional New Year’s Dooley, who is the son of Page 4 2008 Membership Drive Day bowls. former Georgia head coach and 5 Quotes: Bill Walsh Vince Dooley, Page 2 Louisiana KICK FF Louisiana KICK FF Page 3 Fueling for Football RULES continued from Page 2 By Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D field of play, three yards from each goal line. 3-5-2a: If the head coach has been disqualified, a 1-5-1c4: Beginning in 2012, players of the visit- “new” head coach may be designated for the purpose Football is a game of practices to determine individu- ing team shall wear white jerseys that have additional of requesting time-out(s). strength, speed and skill - all of al fluid losses and monitor them limitations as to how much color may be on its jer- 8-2-2: When there is a foul by the opponent of the which can be affected by what, to replace every pound lost by seys. Also, the home team has additional limitations team scoring a touchdown, an enforcement option when and how much an ath- drinking at least 20 ounces of as to how much white may be on its jerseys. has been added. The offended team can accept the lete eats and drinks. Athletes fluid. 1-5-2c: Beginning in 2008, forearm pads must result of the play; choose to have the penalty enforced need to apply the same effort to •Ask athletes to bring their have a securely attached label or stamp (NFHS/NCAA on the try; or choose to have the penalty enforcement proper fueling as they give dur- own sports bottles and drinks specifications) indicating compliance with test speci- on the free kick. ing practices and competition. so their favorite fluid is readily fications on file with the Sporting Goods Manufactur- 10-4-6; 10-4-7 New: A new basic spot has been ers Association as of January 1, 1994. defined for plays where a fumble goes from the end Players sometimes neglect nu- available. 2-16-2c New: A new definition has been added to zone onto the playing field and then out of bounds. trition, which can result in poor •Remind athletes that spitting define a flagrant foul. 9-, 8-, and 6-player: The free blocking zone has performance. players who practice during the out fluids doesn’t hydrate the 2-20, 9-4-3i, 9-4-3; Note New: Helmet Contact been reduced to a zone that is a square area extend- Common Nutrition Mistakes day, younger athletes don’t take body! -- Illegal: is an act of initiating contact with the helmet ing laterally 3 yards either side of the spot of the snap •Not drinking enough fluids the field or hit the gym until af- •Educate players about the im- against an opponent. Three revisions dealing with il- and 3 yards behind each line of scrimmage. •Not eating at regular intervals ter school. Since bodies don’t portance of seeing what they legal helmet contact are an attempt by the rules com- •Eating too much protein and run well on empty, eating ev- pee. The goal is light-colored mittee to reorganize the existing rules and definitions Points of Emphasis short-changing carbohydrates ery 3 to 4 hours is necessary to urine and lots of it! by bringing them under one heading. 1. Blocking by Offense and Defense properly fuel both the body and 2-32-11: A passer is a player who throws a legal 2. Heat and Hydration Setting Nutrition Goals mind. Encourage your athletes Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D. is Di- forward pass. He continues to be a passer until the le- 3. Player Equipment and Uniform Adornments With a little education, foot- to: rector of the sports medicine gal forward pass ends or until he moves to participate 4. Sportsmanship in the play. ball players can make changes •Eat within 1 hour of waking nutrition department at the that will be felt both on and off up. University of Pittsburgh Medi- the field. The team should set •Eat something at lunch. cal Center and nutrition con- Visit LFCA nutrition goals together, such •Snack before practice on a sultant to the Pittsburgh Steel- Football Are YOU a online today at as: sports drink, energy bar, cereal ers football team. www.lfcassoc.net •Drinking on a schedule or granola bar. Trivia Member??? We have our own website! •Refueling at half-time •Bring a post-exercise snack 2007 Football 1.) Who was com- In the LFCA, membership Stand by, though…it is currently •Eating immediately after prac- to eat before leaving the locker monly referred has its privileges... under going an overhaul. What will tices or games room. Good choices include an to as the “other” REMINDER: Only your you find at www.lfcassoc.net when Rules Changes it is back up and running? You will What to Eat energy bar, bagel, crackers or Cornerback at LFCA CARD can get you in Coaches, here is a look at the be able to catch general news about Football players need car- fruit with a sports drink. LSU during Tom- LSU home games, not your LH- bohydrates to fuel hard-work- Drink Up! Football Rules Changes for this the LFCA and its members and you year. Many of you have heard my Casanova’s SAA card. Please remind your ing muscles. Bread, pasta, rice, All players benefit when the will be able to download any of these or will hear these in your Hall of Fame Ca- fellow coaches and principals. the forms we use for membership potatoes, fruits and vegetables body is optimally hydrated. This Rules meetings. Keep yourself up reer? Also, please encourage your application, scholarships, and the should be the bulk of a football is not just a game-day issue, to date on the Rules and be aware 2.) Jesuit High School (New Or- fellow coaches to join by us- LFCA All-State teams. player’s diet filling up 2/3 of the but a daily priority. To prevent of the Points of Emphasis! leans) graduate who is the Run- ing the application on the back Next time you venture out on plate at every meal. dehydration, especially in hot, 1-2-3d New: A 4-inch-wide ning Backs coach at Arizona? page of this newsletter. Here the World Wide Web or you’re just Protein foods, such as meat, humid environments, athletes broken restraining line shall be 3.) Blizzard T. Husky is the col- are this year’s home games: browsing and surfing the informa- poultry, fish, eggs, dairy foods, need to drink often and enough. placed around the outside of the lege mascot of what team? 9/8 Virginia Tech tion superhighway, why not stop by field, at least 2 yards from the side- nuts, soy products and beans, Get your athletes off to the right 4.) The 9/15 Middle Tennessee www.lfcassoc.net? lines and end lines, as an exten- are essential for good health, but start: 9/22 South Carolina sion of the line limiting the team Bowl is the NCAA’s Division III are not the primary fuel source •Recommend sports drinks over football championship game, 10/6 Florida for exercise, and so should oc- water, because sports drinks box area. Trivia Answers: 1-2-3k New: A line, 4 inches where is it held? 10/20 Auburn cupy only 1/3 of the plate. taste great, contain electrolytes, wide and a minimum of 24 inches 5.)What team has won the last 11/10 Louisiana Tech 1) Johnny Nagle, 2) Michael like sodium, and may help pre- in length, shall be centered in the two NCAA Division II champi- 11/23 Arkansas Smith, 3) Michigan Tech, 4) Sa- All Day Fueling vent cramping. onships? Join the Louisiana Football See RULES on Page 3 lem, Virginia, 5) Grand Valley Unlike professional football •Weigh players before and after Coaches Association TODAY! State. How did you do? Page 2 Louisiana KICK FF Louisiana KICK FF Page 3 Fueling for Football RULES continued from Page 2 By Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D field of play, three yards from each goal line. 3-5-2a: If the head coach has been disqualified, a 1-5-1c4: Beginning in 2012, players of the visit- “new” head coach may be designated for the purpose Football is a game of practices to determine individu- ing team shall wear white jerseys that have additional of requesting time-out(s). strength, speed and skill - all of al fluid losses and monitor them limitations as to how much color may be on its jer- 8-2-2: When there is a foul by the opponent of the which can be affected by what, to replace every pound lost by seys. Also, the home team has additional limitations team scoring a touchdown, an enforcement option when and how much an ath- drinking at least 20 ounces of as to how much white may be on its jerseys. has been added. The offended team can accept the lete eats and drinks. Athletes fluid. 1-5-2c: Beginning in 2008, forearm pads must result of the play; choose to have the penalty enforced need to apply the same effort to •Ask athletes to bring their have a securely attached label or stamp (NFHS/NCAA on the try; or choose to have the penalty enforcement proper fueling as they give dur- own sports bottles and drinks specifications) indicating compliance with test speci- on the free kick. ing practices and competition. so their favorite fluid is readily fications on file with the Sporting Goods Manufactur- 10-4-6; 10-4-7 New: A new basic spot has been ers Association as of January 1, 1994. defined for plays where a fumble goes from the end Players sometimes neglect nu- available. 2-16-2c New: A new definition has been added to zone onto the playing field and then out of bounds. trition, which can result in poor •Remind athletes that spitting define a flagrant foul. 9-, 8-, and 6-player: The free blocking zone has performance. players who practice during the out fluids doesn’t hydrate the 2-20, 9-4-3i, 9-4-3; Note New: Helmet Contact been reduced to a zone that is a square area extend- Common Nutrition Mistakes day, younger athletes don’t take body! -- Illegal: is an act of initiating contact with the helmet ing laterally 3 yards either side of the spot of the snap •Not drinking enough fluids the field or hit the gym until af- •Educate players about the im- against an opponent. Three revisions dealing with il- and 3 yards behind each line of scrimmage. •Not eating at regular intervals ter school. Since bodies don’t portance of seeing what they legal helmet contact are an attempt by the rules com- •Eating too much protein and run well on empty, eating ev- pee. The goal is light-colored mittee to reorganize the existing rules and definitions Points of Emphasis short-changing carbohydrates ery 3 to 4 hours is necessary to urine and lots of it! by bringing them under one heading. 1. Blocking by Offense and Defense properly fuel both the body and 2-32-11: A passer is a player who throws a legal 2. Heat and Hydration Setting Nutrition Goals mind. Encourage your athletes Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D. is Di- forward pass. He continues to be a passer until the le- 3. Player Equipment and Uniform Adornments With a little education, foot- to: rector of the sports medicine gal forward pass ends or until he moves to participate 4. Sportsmanship in the play. ball players can make changes •Eat within 1 hour of waking nutrition department at the that will be felt both on and off up. University of Pittsburgh Medi- the field. The team should set •Eat something at lunch. cal Center and nutrition con- Visit LFCA nutrition goals together, such •Snack before practice on a sultant to the Pittsburgh Steel- Football Are YOU a online today at as: sports drink, energy bar, cereal ers football team. www.lfcassoc.net •Drinking on a schedule or granola bar. Trivia Member??? We have our own website! •Refueling at half-time •Bring a post-exercise snack 2007 Football 1.) Who was com- In the LFCA, membership Stand by, though…it is currently •Eating immediately after prac- to eat before leaving the locker monly referred has its privileges... under going an overhaul. What will tices or games room. Good choices include an to as the “other” REMINDER: Only your you find at www.lfcassoc.net when Rules Changes it is back up and running? You will What to Eat energy bar, bagel, crackers or Cornerback at LFCA CARD can get you in Coaches, here is a look at the be able to catch general news about Football players need car- fruit with a sports drink. LSU during Tom- LSU home games, not your LH- bohydrates to fuel hard-work- Drink Up! Football Rules Changes for this the LFCA and its members and you year. Many of you have heard my Casanova’s SAA card. Please remind your ing muscles. Bread, pasta, rice, All players benefit when the will be able to download any of these or will hear these in your Hall of Fame Ca- fellow coaches and principals. the forms we use for membership potatoes, fruits and vegetables body is optimally hydrated. This Rules meetings. Keep yourself up reer? Also, please encourage your application, scholarships, and the should be the bulk of a football is not just a game-day issue, to date on the Rules and be aware 2.) Jesuit High School (New Or- fellow coaches to join by us- LFCA All-State teams. player’s diet filling up 2/3 of the but a daily priority. To prevent of the Points of Emphasis! leans) graduate who is the Run- ing the application on the back Next time you venture out on plate at every meal. dehydration, especially in hot, 1-2-3d New: A 4-inch-wide ning Backs coach at Arizona? page of this newsletter. Here the World Wide Web or you’re just Protein foods, such as meat, humid environments, athletes broken restraining line shall be 3.) Blizzard T. Husky is the col- are this year’s home games: browsing and surfing the informa- poultry, fish, eggs, dairy foods, need to drink often and enough. placed around the outside of the lege mascot of what team? 9/8 Virginia Tech tion superhighway, why not stop by field, at least 2 yards from the side- nuts, soy products and beans, Get your athletes off to the right 4.) The Amos Alonzo Stagg 9/15 Middle Tennessee www.lfcassoc.net? lines and end lines, as an exten- are essential for good health, but start: 9/22 South Carolina sion of the line limiting the team Bowl is the NCAA’s Division III are not the primary fuel source •Recommend sports drinks over football championship game, 10/6 Florida for exercise, and so should oc- water, because sports drinks box area. Trivia Answers: 1-2-3k New: A line, 4 inches where is it held? 10/20 Auburn cupy only 1/3 of the plate. taste great, contain electrolytes, wide and a minimum of 24 inches 5.)What team has won the last 11/10 Louisiana Tech 1) Johnny Nagle, 2) Michael like sodium, and may help pre- in length, shall be centered in the two NCAA Division II champi- 11/23 Arkansas Smith, 3) Michigan Tech, 4) Sa- All Day Fueling vent cramping. onships? Join the Louisiana Football See RULES on Page 3 lem, Virginia, 5) Grand Valley Unlike professional football •Weigh players before and after Coaches Association TODAY! State. How did you do? The Louisiana Football Coaches Association Charles V. Baglio, Jr., President PO Box 187 Independence, LA 70443

5 Quotes: Bill Walsh (R.I.P.) “We have a lot of players in their first year. Some of them are also in their last year.”

“I know he has only one thought in mind, and that is to win football games. Some of the other trappings of being a head coach are just not important to him and I would think that’s what they need. That’s the way Don James was and the way Jim Owens was. They were top football coaches who developed an esprit de corps and a sense of purpose, and that’s what counts.”

“The running game in pro football has gotten so boring. There are just four or five plays they can run. I think the whole thing is headed in the wrong direction, and it’s really unfortunate.”

“Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise, and nothing is more lame than a cookie-cutter com- pliment.”

“I’ve always thought Steve could be mayor of San Francisco without too much of a fight. That’s just the kind of man he is, and how highly he’s regarded in that town. Everybody knows he didn’t have an easy job follow- ing Joe Montana. The way he did it says all you need to know about him, and then he made quite a career for himself, too.” 2008 - LFCA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (Mail $40 to: Coach Charles Baglio, PO Box 187, Independence, LA 70443)

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