| The coaching life is not for the 9-to-5 set. It is not for
people who like a peaceful existence. It is not for those who thrive on job security. The
coaching life means stress and high blood pressure. It means the ups and downs of winning
and losing as well as frequently getting hired and fired.
"The coaching life" is what we are calling this series of articles looking at
the men who help NFL players prepare for battle.
As you follow this series in the months to come, you will get a better understanding of
this high-profile, high-anxiety profession through an in-depth look at the many different
issues in an NFL coach’s life as well as personality profiles on some of the
league’s most intriguing men who call the shots.
Part 14 ...
The 100-win club: Historians talk about coaches who
have topped the century mark
Part 13 ...
What makes a good coach?
Part 12 ...
Life-and-death battle: NFL violence is nothing
compared to what Zaven Yaralian saw during Lebanon’s civil war
Part 11 ...
Standing tall: Cerebral palsy has not kept Doug
Blevins from becoming an NFL coach
Part 10 ...
Mistaken identity: His critics call him arrogant,
but Rams head coach Mike Martz is merely aggressive and supremely confident
Part 9 ...
Amazing transformation: ‘Nobody liked him’
in Cleveland, but Bill Belichick learned from his mistakes and won over his players in New
England
Part 8 ...
Commitment: NFL coaches work rain or shine, as well
as through illness and family catastrophe
Part 7 ...
Variety is the spice of life: Coaches must deal with
many different types of players
Part 6 ...
The hiring game: Here’s what should be
considered when building a coaching staff from scratch
Part 5 ...
The glass is half full: The hours are long and
stress is plentiful, but NFL coaches love what they do
Part 4 ...
Difficulties of the profession: Long hours, poor job
security and being away from family life are just some of the drawbacks for NFL coaches
Part 3 ...
Coping with defeat: Coaches feel the pain from
losses, but they must ignore the ache
Part 2 ...
The player-coach relationship: Respect is the goal,
not becoming best friends
Part 1 ...
Setting the tone: Head coaches must lead the way for
their teams |
