Mon, Mar 12, 2007
"Head Coach" visits with one of the most personable and down to earth personalities in all of college basketball, Kentucky's Tubby Smith. This program features interviews with Tubby's wife Donna, Associate Head Coach, David Hobbs and "Mister Wildcat", Bill Keightley, long time equipment manager for UK. In this episode you will hear how Coach Smith got the name "Tubby", hear about his upbringing being one of 17 children, how he didn't have indoor plumbing until he was 16 years old, how his parents were such a great influence on his life, hear those who are closest to him describe his faith, character and integrity. After viewing this show you will realize how humble, soft spoken and truly caring this future Hall of Fame coach really is. You will realize how much he gives back to the communities and underprivileged children in and around Kentucky. He is an amazing man who just happens to have an amazing coaching record.
Wed, Mar 14, 2007
"Head Coach" takes a look at personable and unpredictable Bruce Pearl. In this episode you will hear from his wife Kim as she provides unique insights into Coach Pearl, Mike Hamilton the UT Athletic Director will also provide his perspective and Tony Jones his long time friend and current Associate Head Coach for the Vols is also interviewed. This program will give fans a unique look at Bruce Pearl, finding out what makes him tick. We will document his coaching journey, hear his perspective on being a minority, we'll hear what really impressed Mike Hamilton about Coach Pearl, what is it like having his son on the team, what is his biggest challenge coming to UT, hear how his life has changed since coming to Volunteer land, find out about his faith and character and try to answer the question "is Bruce Pearl a one-year wonder." After watching this episode we would challenge anyone to say that they would not want to play or have their son play for this man. This is a moving and fun story to tell, don't miss it.
Tue, Mar 20, 2007
"Head Coach" examines the man behind the "persona" of Bobby Bowden. This episode will feature interviews with his wife Ann Bowden, President of Florida State University, Dr. T.K. Wetherell and his son and former Offensive Coordinator, Jeff Bowden. In this program you will hear Coach Bowden recap his coaching journey, how he met and married his wife Ann, how Ann and Coach handle the criticism revolving around their sons, a discussion on how his faith plays an important role in Coach's decision making, how he almost didn't come to FSU, how Coach handles tragedies that have occurred in his family and his views on retirement. This is a special show with a coaching legend and you will walk away with a new perspective of the man, Bobby Bowden.
Wed, Mar 21, 2007
"Head Coach" gets behind the scenes and takes a look at the personal side of Mark Richt. This program will feature interviews from former Athletic Director and coaching legend, Vince Dooley, his boss for 14 years at FSU, Head Coach - Bobby Bowden, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dave Van Halanger, and the Georgia Chaplin, Kevin "Chappy" Hines. This episode will take a light hearted look at Coach Richt's playing career at Miami, his unique and bumpy journey into the coaching profession, how a murder of an FSU player changed his life forever, how he and his family dealt with his wife's cancer, we'll take an inside look at his family, which includes his sons John and David and the adoption of Zach and Anya from the Ukraine, a humorous look at how Vince Dooley hired Coach Richt and a close examination of his faith and character. We'll take you along with us as we visit a Georgia practice and see Coach Richt in action working with his players.
Thu, Mar 22, 2007
"Head Coach" takes a look at one of the most successful coaches of the modern era, Phillip Fulmer. This episode will feature interviews with Mike Hamilton, the Athletic Director for the University of Tennessee, David Cutcliffe his long time friend and new Offensive Coordinator for the Vols and John Chavis, another long time friend and Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. These men know Coach Fulmer like no one else and provide a clear picture of what "the man" Phillip Fulmer is all about. In this episode we will investigate Coach's journey to the Head Coach position, talk about how special the University of Tennessee is to him, chat about his family and the important role they play in his life and career, discuss the painful transition from Randy Sanders as Offensive Coordinator to bringing back David Cutcliffe, how did he and his staff handle the disappointment of the '05 season, we look at his faith, the close working relationships of his staff and talk to Coach about his experience in winning the national championship.
Sat, Mar 24, 2007
"Head Coach" recaps the events and television reports surrounding the termination of Mike Shula as the Head Coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. This program will feature interviews with former Offensive Coordinator, Dave Rader and his brother, former NFL Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, Dave Shula. This episode will take you through Mike's decision to play quarterback for Alabama, his special relationship with Dave Rader, how the call came from Alabama to become Head Coach, how he and his family handled the passing of his mother to breast cancer and what is it like to grow up "Shula?" Watch this episode and judge for yourself if his termination was warranted or a wise decision by the University of Alabama.