I learned a great many things in the Marines that helped me as a football coach. The Marines train men hard and to do things the right way, just as a football team must train.
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The Marines gave me a really strong sense of discipline and a work ethic that kicks in at my job.
There were high school coaches such as Charles Boston that took me under his wing and taught me the fundamentals of football. And when I went to college there was Robert Hill who took me there and he showed me what hard work and determination would do if you put forth the effort and you take a little time.
Both of my sons used to coach high school football. When they started, I'd say things I shouldn't have. So I learned my lesson.
I learned a long time ago how to be coachable.
I learned to play football in the streets. Every day of school, everyone came and played football. The street is a good school, and you learn many things there - resiliency, how to play against older players, and how to put up with or dodge kicks.
I've learned a lot from my mistakes, stumbles, and losses in football.
Well, I've learned a lot from Bill Belichick. I've said time and time again, before I got to New England, I thought I knew a lot about football. But I think he taught me a lot from A to Z. I still carry it to this day.
You know, a football coach is nothing more than a teacher. You teach them the same subject, and you have a group of new guys every year.
Football taught me how hard you had to work to achieve something.
My father is a Marine. My brother is a Marine. I almost became a Marine. I'm no stranger to fight training. I used to do jujitsu and boxing as a kid. I was a running back in football for my high school and my college. I played ice hockey as well as did theater. So, there's always been a physical nature to me.
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