In this Williamson Daily News article, Coach Haywood talks about winning the 2015 Coach of the Year Award, his coaching philosophies, his assistant coaches' contributions, and much more.

 

There is a lot of good quotes in there. If you wonder what kind of mindset you have to have to do this job for 41 years and still be successful and committed to it every day, then check it out.

 

Coaching for life - Williamson Daily News - williamsondailynews.com - by William Plaster

 

 

 

Here is a couple of notable quotes picked out about winning awards...

 

“It’s always an honor to receive an award like this one. Any time you are given an award where you were nominated by your peers it’s very humbling. There are so many great coaches out there, sometimes if you are fortunate enough to have great players and great staffs then you are blessed to receive awards like this. But, there are a lot of great coaches out there who do a fantastic job who are not as blessed to be surrounded by such a great program and football community. I always think of all the other coaches who are just as deserving as me for the award and that is what really humbles me about receiving this award,”

 

“I’ve never been a big believer in individual awards. That’s what I always tell my players. If you are fortunate enough to be recognized for what you have done then cherish it in knowing that it’s not really just about you. It’s about being a part of something that is bigger than you. With this award I have to take the same attitude, without the players and the staff then this wouldn’t have happened,” said Haywood. He continued by saying, “We have great players, coaches, staff, school support, and community that all comes together to help make this possible. This award can definitely be shared by everyone involved. This program and this community is certainly bigger than any one person.”

 

And my favorite quote from the article...

 

“If you look at your life based on your achievements then I believe you are looking at things the wrong way. The thing to look at is if you’re making a difference; that’s something that is not measurable.” Haywood continued by saying, “If you keep the mindset of thinking, if I can live my life in a way where every day or year of my life I am focused on making a positive impact on someone’s life then that is a much better way to be. If you can help make someone else’s life better because of your actions then there are no time limits. I will continue to coach as long as I feel I can still positively impact lives the way I have been blessed to do.”

Nothing else to be said.....

Great example for people of all walks of life!

Coach Haywood does an amazing job. He is the standard not only for coaches in Pike County, but the entire state.