Trinity Coach Lineweaver's Leadership Style

[trojanbacker]

A lot has been said and written about Coach Lineweaver's coaching ability and record, but this is a great story about how he inspires his team. The article does a very good job profiling him and why the kids, and their parents and community, love the guy so much.

Also, if you are in the D/FW area and need some yard work done or any kind of chore around the house, the Trinity players would love to help you out and earn some money to buy their state championship rings. The school can't buy them because of UIL rules and many of these kids come from homes that can't afford the price of a ring. So, they are out there every day earning the money. Call Coach Lineweaver's office at 817-399-3672....operators are standing by.....

And, here's the article on Lineweaver:

http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/topstories/stories/122107dnspohslineweaver.20571a2.html

[Trinity Alum]

A lot has been said and written about Coach Lineweaver's coaching ability and record, but this is a great story about how he inspires his team. The article does a very good job profiling him and why the kids, and their parents and community, love the guy so much.

Also, if you are in the D/FW area and need some yard work done or any kind of chore around the house, the Trinity players would love to help you out and earn some money to buy their state championship rings. The school can't buy them because of UIL rules and many of these kids come from homes that can't afford the price of a ring. So, they are out there every day earning the money. Call Coach Lineweaver's office at 817-399-3672....operators are standing by.....

And, here's the article on Lineweaver:

http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/topstories/stories/122107dnspohslineweaver.20571a2.html

I saw that story too.

[SLCbacker]

A lot has been said and written about Coach Lineweaver's coaching ability and record, but this is a great story about how he inspires his team. The article does a very good job profiling him and why the kids, and their parents and community, love the guy so much.

Also, if you are in the D/FW area and need some yard work done or any kind of chore around the house, the Trinity players would love to help you out and earn some money to buy their state championship rings. The school can't buy them because of UIL rules and many of these kids come from homes that can't afford the price of a ring. So, they are out there every day earning the money. Call Coach Lineweaver's office at 817-399-3672....operators are standing by.....

And, here's the article on Lineweaver:

http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/sharedcontent/dws/content/topstories/stories/122107dnspohslineweaver.20571a2.html

Lineweaver is pure Greatness! Not only as a FB coach, but a man of principle and high character. You guys are very lucky to have him as a coach for your boys.

[Boss Hawgette]

Lineweaver is pure Greatness! Not only as a FB coach, but a man of principle and high character. You guys are very lucky to have him as a coach for your boys.

Aren't we though? I feel fortunate to be learning from the best.

[jbusch]

I think I would response more to his style of coaching than that of some of these other fanatical nut jobs I've seen.

The only place I've seen the screaming Rah Rah mamangment style used is when I was in a Wal Mart early one morning and management was having a pep rally with the workers in the corner, probably trying to urge them on to sell more cat food to old ladies, lead painted toys and fall apart underwear.

[Dallascaper]

I think I would response more to his style of coaching than that of some of these other fanatical nut jobs I've seen.

The only place I've seen the screaming Rah Rah mamangment style used is when I was in a Wal Mart early one morning and management was having a pep rally with the workers in the corner, probably trying to urge them on to sell more cat food to old ladies, lead painted toys and fall apart underwear.

LOL - you are so right. I have never met Steve Lineweaver, but I heard allot about him in the '80s - people loved him. In 1992, I was talking to a football mom about Reddell's departure; she stated that there were a number of people who wanted Lineweaver from SLC to coach Trinity again. Lineweaver didn't have the head coaching experience, so the job went to Hickman. My point is that Lineweaver made an impression on Trinity 25 years ago, and his career at SLC and Commerce was always on Trinity's radar. When the time came, there was only one choice for the job: Lineweaver. To me, this is the sign of a transformational leader - that other people WANT him to lead their team.

I know that I am ranting, but I have another observation about Lineweaver's transformational leadership style: the HAKA. I know that it's a dance, a unity thing for the kids, but the HAKA is a great organizational tool as well. I have been part of organizations smaller than Trinity's football team where people didn't ever talk to each other - I bet the same thing happens in sports. But learning the HAKA required everyone on the team - the starters, benchwarmers, offence, defense, everyone - to interact and practice the same moves, words, and timing to HAKA. What a great team building tool, and Lineweaver had the instinct as a leader to allow the HAKA to happen.

I've had bosses over the years, who like Lineweaver were transformational leaders, I learned from them and maybe that is the kind of boss I am today. Trinity's kids are so fortunate to learn such lessons early in life – and from the interviews I’ve seen, I think they get it.

[Trinity Alum]

LOL - you are so right. I have never met Steve Lineweaver, but I heard allot about him in the '80s - people loved him. In 1992, I was talking to a football mom about Reddell's departure; she stated that there were a number of people who wanted Lineweaver from SLC to coach Trinity again. Lineweaver didn't have the head coaching experience, so the job went to Hickman. My point is that Lineweaver made an impression on Trinity 25 years ago, and his career at SLC and Commerce was always on Trinity's radar. When the time came, there was only one choice for the job: Lineweaver. To me, this is the sign of a transformational leader - that other people WANT him to lead their team.

I know that I am ranting, but I have another observation about Lineweaver's transformational leadership style: the HAKA. I know that it's a dance, a unity thing for the kids, but the HAKA is a great organizational tool as well. I have been part of organizations smaller than Trinity's football team where people didn't ever talk to each other - I bet the same thing happens in sports. But learning the HAKA required everyone on the team - the starters, benchwarmers, offence, defense, everyone - to interact and practice the same moves, words, and timing to HAKA. What a great team building tool, and Lineweaver had the instinct as a leader to allow the HAKA to happen.

I've had bosses over the years, who like Lineweaver were transformational leaders, I learned from them and maybe that is the kind of boss I am today. Trinity's kids are so fortunate to learn such lessons early in life – and from the interviews I’ve seen, I think they get it.

Lineweaver was advised by a close friend of his back in 1992 not to take the job. Hickman was a joke!

[Dallascaper]

Lineweaver was advised by a close friend of his back in 1992 not to take the job. Hickman was a joke!

When Hickman turned the program around in '92/93, I thought he must have been a great coach. A couple of years later I knew a football mom who was so excited that her son, a sophomore, was going to play football for Hickman. I lost touch with the mom, but when I saw her again two years later, I asked how her son, then a senior, liked playing for Trinity. I'm paraphrasing, but she said something like, "I took my son out of Trinity's football program - I don't want my son anywhere near that man." She seemed really pissed that I even mentioned Hickman's name, so I didn't press the issue. But I always wondered what Hickman said or did to turn the woman's opinion so dramatically. A couple of years later the whole Hickman thing blew up and I guess it was ugly. Nobody is complaining now.

[Trinity Alum]

When Hickman turned the program around in '92/93, I thought he must have been a great coach. A couple of years later I knew a football mom who was so excited that her son, a sophomore, was going to play football for Hickman. I lost touch with the mom, but when I saw her again two years later, I asked how her son, then a senior, liked playing for Trinity. I'm paraphrasing, but she said something like, "I took my son out of Trinity's football program - I don't want my son anywhere near that man." She seemed really pissed that I even mentioned Hickman's name, so I didn't press the issue. But I always wondered what Hickman said or did to turn the woman's opinion so dramatically. A couple of years later the whole Hickman thing blew up and I guess it was ugly. Nobody is complaining now.

Hickman ran a bunch of very talented players off. He told a number of players that they couldn't play football if they were involved with any other sport except track. More often than not they decided to play the other sport.

[trojanbacker]

Good observations Dallascaper. Thanks for posting. Not ranting at all. My only observation about Hickman is that he did not seem to be connected to the rest of the school, the community or anything else except football. I think he looked down his nose at everything and everyone that was not part of his program. And then you see how Lineweaver involves everyone at the school, drawing them together. What a difference.

[SLC93]

Lineweaver was advised by a close friend of his back in 1992 not to take the job. Hickman was a joke!

I know that coach Ledbetter told him that he felt that the Trinity job would be there for him down the line but that it wasn't the right time to take, then.

[SLC93]

Good observations Dallascaper. Thanks for posting. Not ranting at all. My only observation about Hickman is that he did not seem to be connected to the rest of the school, the community or anything else except football. I think he looked down his nose at everything and everyone that was not part of his program. And then you see how Lineweaver involves everyone at the school, drawing them together. What a difference.

He's taken all the diversity on that campus and harnessed it into a powerful weapon. Lineweaver loves kids, period. All kids are equal in his eyes until they prove otherwise. Even then, he's not likely to give up on a student. As much as anyone, he understands the power of inclusion, whether it be on campus, within the team or throughout the community. For a dumb, old ball coach he does alright.;)

[powerofthehaka]

Good observations Dallascaper. Thanks for posting. Not ranting at all. My only observation about Hickman is that he did not seem to be connected to the rest of the school, the community or anything else except football. I think he looked down his nose at everything and everyone that was not part of his program. And then you see how Lineweaver involves everyone at the school, drawing them together. What a difference.

I have seen him at every choir and band performance.
He also drove the band to UIL last year when the needed a bus driver.:notworthy:notworthy

[DrEdward]

Aside from Lineweaver's obvious talents, his coaching style always seemed to me one of "we're going to keep practicing this play until we get it right." Sure seems to have worked for the man.

[Trinity Alum]

I know that coach Ledbetter told him that he felt that the Trinity job would be there for him down the line but that it wasn't the right time to take, then.

YEP!

[trojanbacker]

Does it bother anyone but me that Lineweaver and the Bell coach make exactly the same salary? I mean.....why wouldn't we reward the success Coach Lineweaver has achieved by paying him more than the coaches across town who have underachieved for years. I know it's district policy, but sheesh. I know this equal pay approach would be a disaster in a business environment.

[SLC93]

Does it bother anyone but me that Lineweaver and the Bell coach make exactly the same salary? I mean.....why wouldn't we reward the success Coach Lineweaver has achieved by paying him more than the coaches across town who have underachieved for years. I know it's district policy, but sheesh. I know this equal pay approach would be a disaster in a business environment.

If I were part of the LD Bell family, I'd be a little upset with my return on investment.

[Trinity Alum]

Does it bother anyone but me that Lineweaver and the Bell coach make exactly the same salary? I mean.....why wouldn't we reward the success Coach Lineweaver has achieved by paying him more than the coaches across town who have underachieved for years. I know it's district policy, but sheesh. I know this equal pay approach would be a disaster in a business environment.

IMO Bell should have an issue with this. Trinity is in good hands.

[jbusch]

If I were part of the LD Bell family, I'd be a little upset with my return on investment. yes the # of head coaching $'s it takes to produce a win at LD bell is 2.5 times more than at ET plus they sell more tickets & nachos at the ET games.

[SLC93]

yes the # of head coaching $'s it takes to produce a win at LD bell is 2.5 times more than at ET plus they sell more tickets & nachos at the ET games.

Sometimes I forget why Bell ever gets mentioned as a relevant program. Then I remember that it's because we're all hooked on Haka & the pounding they deliver those Raiders in blue every year!:eek::D

[powerofthehaka]

Sometimes I forget why Bell ever gets mentioned as a relevant program. Then I remember that it's because we're all hooked on Haka & the pounding they deliver those Raiders in blue every year!:eek::D

According to bleedblue, the last few games have been real close.:eek:

[SLC93]

According to bleedblue, the last few games have been real close.:eek:

Well, to be fair, if it hadn't been for a few missed blocks, a couple of missed tackles, those bad calls by the refs, a handful of turnovers, poor weather, mean fans, a poor performance by the band, the war in Iraq, the price of gas, less talented players and the coaches having an "off night, I believe the Raiders in blue would have a had a chance too!:eek::puke:D

[Trinity Alum]

Well, to be fair, if it hadn't been for a few missed blocks, a couple of missed tackles, those bad calls by the refs, a handful of turnovers, poor weather, mean fans, a poor performance by the band, the war in Iraq, the price of gas, less talented players and the coaches having an "off night, I believe the Raiders in blue would have a had a chance too!:eek::puke:D

WOW! :notworthy:notworthy

[caveman]

WOW! :notworthy:notworthy
SLC93 that is called encroachment.

[Boss Hawgette]

yes the # of head coaching $'s it takes to produce a win at LD bell is 2.5 times more than at ET plus they sell more tickets & nachos at the ET games.

I hear nacho sales at our games suffered a bit midway through the season. :D

[SLC93]

SLC93 that is called encroachment.

Some penalties are worth committing. :D