compiled from comments from the 2004 Greenville College football players
I am behind this program all the way and I have learned so much already about life and becoming a man. I find myself constantly stopping in day to day situations to think about how I should approach them . The coaches have been such an inspiration to me. They have opened my eyes to what football and life are really about.
I have never had so much fun playing football in my ENTIRE LIFE!!! The way the coaches approach the game is like nothing I have ever seen before and I absolutely LOVE it. I would whole heartedly do anything they asked of me on the football field because I believe in what the coaches are trying to accomplish.
I love being a part of this program. The coaches are doing a great job with this team and if it wasn't for them being here, I don't know where I would be in school, but most importantly where I would be in life. They have shown me a different way of living.
I believe in this football program. More importantly, I believe in the coaches. I don't know what it is, but everything they say makes sense to me. That is why I am willing to do whatever they want me to do.
When I had planned to go back home early in summer training camp I remember sitting in the team meetings and being at the point of tears many times. All that would go through my head was that GREAT things will happen here, and I desperately want to be a part of them. I have no doubt that this is where God wants me to be. I do really believe in this program. These past couple months have been the best of my life and I know the best is yet to come.
Thanks for such a great experience. It is by far the best team experience that I have ever experienced. This program is doing amazing things and I believe with all of my heart that this is the best way to play football. I would follow these coaches anywhere.
I appreciate so much what this program has done for me and for the team. The coaches are a true men and a man is what I want to become. I have learned so much from the coaches that will last a lifetime and will carry over into my relationships and one day into my marriage.
I feel tremendously blessed to be in this football program. It is so hard to even begin to describe what is going on with this team. I try to tell people that we are building men, but it's hard for them to understand why we do what we are doing. I feel loved. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I realize that this team is special and that we are a FAMILY.
I just want to express to you how appreciative I am of this football program. I have never felt so close to this many guys before. Being a part of this football family and being under this teaching and coaching is the sole reason that I am at Greenville College . I am grateful for who the coaches are and what they stand for as men.
We have something special. All the things the coaches have mentioned about attitudes and small things that tell of the strength of a team have turned out to be true. I have caught a glimpse of the potential of our team, and I am very excited. The task now is to grasp it and run with it full throttle.
Coach, thank you for your help and inspiration. You have made a significant impact
on my life. I would sit on the bench or play in the parking lot if
the coaches asked me to do so. It would be great season just being around
the guys and making memories that will last a lifetime.
I believe that one of my most defining moments was when I decided to join the Greenville Football Team. I was very nervous and uneasy when I first started practice. I remember that first day when I couldn't even catch a ball because I was so nervous. Though I had a rough start, inspiring talks from the coaches and everyone else involved with Greenville Football pushed me to give a whole-hearted effort in every practice. I don't know how to put it, but I will just come out and say it, I LOVE THIS TEAM.
Community Endorsements for Greenville College Football
I would like to say thank you again for creating the proper atmosphere
for my son to achieve and learn valuable life lessons. The football program
at Greenville has been a breath of fresh air to our whole family. Your
team meetings at the end of each game, with parents invited, were very
powerful. I left there not only inspired, but also felt I had learned
and been challenged to further improve my own character.
-Bob DeJulio, parent
The team concept is right on track at Greenville College. The upperclassmen
make the freshman feel right at home. While the players compete for playing
time on the football field, they are also forming bonds on campus.
