MEET THE COACH
Chad Adcox, Sandia
How did you fi rst get interested in coaching?
Did you have somebody who got you excited
about coaching as a career?
My father was the YAFL director in Utah and I began coaching
as a senior in high school. It was a career that always had my
interest. I wanted to stay in touch with football once I was done
playing and coaching was a great way to do that. Over the years
I have found it to be a very rewarding profession.
What would you have become professionally if not a teacher/coach?
What appealed to you about that profession?
I was originally going to college to become a police officer. I enjoy helping people and making my community
a better place. The thrill of what a police officer does from day to day is something I think no other job can
offer. It is always something different everyday.
Tell us about the most memorable game you’ve ever coached.
Who was it against, what was at stake, and why is it your favorite?
Obviously winning the state championship in 2017 was the highlight of my career. However, another game
that truly stands out is the first time we ever beat Mayfield High School. We had lost to them for years, and
in 2015 we finally broke through and beat them. It has only happened three times in school history. It was
just a non-district game but really sky-rocketed our season and helped propel us to the playoffs that year.
Please name three things which you consider vital to the long-term health and
success of your program. Why those three?
A. Players. A game plan doesn’t work without players! We need kids to come out and experience this great
game and all the tools it will teach them for life. B. Community and school support. Wthout these two things
your program will die. We need support of our administrators and school staff. Community support is vital
to give us the financial means to provide a quality football program that the community can be proud of.
Beyond the game, what is your favorite part of the week’s preparation?
Why?
My favorite part is the film break down, trying to find that one thing that can help you win on a Friday night.
It’s like being a detective looking for clues.
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