[phs1986]

BIG shoes to fill!! I do believe that Coach has embedded a tradition at Belfry that will continue for many years to come. Every team has its up and down years and many say this is the down year for Belfry. Granted, we have lost a few great ballplayers but with Coach (and his staff) at the helm, the boys will work and dedicate themselves to be nothing but the best. Each coach on the field gets the upmost respect as this is what is expected from the players. Coach Haywood teaches these young men MORE than football. They have devotional before each game, they have FCA meetings, they know Wednesday nights are youth church nights and practice accomidates this.... Each and every assistant coach that is a part of the Belfry program will continue on WHEN Coach Haywood retires, with this basic infastructure. Belfry football is just that.... Belfry! I'm sure that if asked even when retired, Coach Haywood would be available for input and suggestions. He is that dedicated and truely a top-notch christian man! Hopefully though, we won't have to worry about this type of situtation for a few more years now....