Teachable Moment: Superbowl Sunday, Bill Walsh and a Chuckle or Two

Bill Walsh, one of the best-ever coaches.

Bill Walsh, that's the coach of coaches. 

He wrote some very positive advice for 

teachers and everyone who works with kids. 

"Kids who take part in any sport get to feel 

the euphoria of victory, but they also learn 

how to deal with loss."

 

"Having to play a role determined by coaches, whether it is exactly what a player hopes for or not, teaches the acceptance of authority -- but not an automatic, robotic acceptance."
 

"Athletes have to also understand that anxiety is not a flaw, and that overcoming it is 

 possible -- and sometimes a lot easier than they thought."

 
"The social elements of team sports have far-reaching effects. Team members develop the ability to communicate under stress. They learn to respect others whether they like them or not, and if a team is ethically coached, its members also are taught to respect their opponents no matter how fierce the rivalry."  

For full article:

Fit for Life: A Coach's Pep Talk

Former San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh discusses the importance of physical fitness in school and beyond. By Bill Walsh
 http://www.edutopia.org/coaches-pep-talk 

 A Scorecrow. 

What do you put in the 
N zone to stop the other team from scoring?  

Where do hungry football players play?
In the Supper Bowl.

What did the football say to the punter? "I get a kick out of you." 

 Why do coaches like punters?
Because punters always put 

their best foot forward.   

 What do you call a lineman's kids?
Chips off the old blocker.

What football player should you be suspicious of?
The quarterback sneak.

 The saga continues.

Why did the football coach go to the bank? A: To get his quarter back!

Q: How do football players stay cool during the game?
A: They stand close to the fans?
 

Which football team cooks gourmet meals together?
The Kansas City Chefs. 

 Now, let's watch the game. Broncos or Seahawks? 

I don't care, I'm a Forty-niners fan.