Chris Ross – LSG Texas High School Football Coaches Show

By Chris Doelle
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Updated: April 22, 2019

LSG Texas High School Football Coaches Show

Season 4 - Episode 9

The AUTHORITY on Texas High School Football! ™

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Chris Doelle sits down with Red Oak Head Coach Chris Ross. In each episode of this groundbreaking series on Lone Star Gridiron, we celebrate the coaches that have made a difference in the lives of people around them.

Listen in as we discuss:

Schools that played a role in Coach Ross' career, including: Red Oak, Quanah, West Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, Idalou, Olney, Wichita Falls, Cedar Park, Leander, Leander Rouse, Leander Glenn, Prosper, Boise State University,
His connection with his father through football
North Texas football powers
Influential coaches and mentors in his career
Football is not really about a game
The importance of a servant's heart
Relational coaching vs the Xs and Os
Learning from winners
The challenges and blessings of being a "turnaround guy"
How to sell your vision to a young athlete
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
Texas high school football coaches as brothers
Texas differs because the coaches are "kid driven"
Coach Ross' advice to new coaches
What makes Texas different from other states when it comes to coaching
Success stories from his career
The future is bright for Red Oak and Coach Chris Ross
and much more!

COACHES: we want to hear your story as well. If you are a current or former Texas high school football head coach, contact us and we will set up a time for your interview!

The LSG Texas High School Football Coaches Show series is brought to you by the book, All I Need to Know I Learned From My Texas High School Football Coach: A handbook of wisdom for parents, young people and yes, even coaches! by Ken Purcell and Chris Doelle.