Welcome to Coaches Confidential, a new Cincinnati Enquirer series for the 2024-2025 fall season that allows football coaches to answer weekly questions anonymously.
This exercise aims to educate parents, athletes and fans, uplift and encourage athletes to be the best they can be, mentor young coaches, idea share and, in some cases, just have fun.
Coaches Confidential, Week 1: ‘You can’t play if you don’t know what you’re doing’
This week’s question: Who is a current Greater Cincinnati high school football coach you respect most, and why?
Here are their answers:
Tom Bolden, Lakota West
Lakota West Firebirds head coach Tom Bolden calls a timeout on the sideline in the first half of a high school football game between the Lakota West Firebirds and the Lakota East Thunderhawks, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Lakota East High School in Liberty Township, Ohio.
“He’s a very close and trusted friend. I know what Tom Bolden is about. He is transparent and doesn’t pull punches. Like Doug Ramsey, he cares about his kids and demands their very best. Although a great coach, Tommy is an even better individual and friend. However, as a coach, he is great at what he does and makes others around him better. I’m a better man for having Tommy as a friend.”
Brian Castner, Mason
Mason head coach Brian Castner cheers on his team during a playoff game between Mason and Moeller high schools Friday, Nov 11, 2022.
“In a climate of recruiting and stockpiling talent, he has decided to do things with integrity and focus on the young men in his community and who come through his hallways. The culture he has built at Mason is what high school football should be about.”
Scott Dattilo, Sycamore
Sycamore head coach Scott Dattilo reacts during their football game against Lakota East, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.
“In a world where sportsmanship and mentorship often get…
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Publish date : 2024-08-05 02:21:53
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