Coaches huddle mixes in serious themes

By Doug Chapin

WARREN — Mixed in with the good-natured banter usually heard when football coaches gather, two more serious themes were apparent during the Warren Sports Hall of Fame’s annual Coaches Huddle held Sunday night at DiLucia’s Banquet Room.

The first theme was introduced by guest speaker Larry Kehres, head coach at Mount Union College and winner of nine national championships. Kehres spoke about the importance of self-discipline in the lives of young football players, and the fact that in these changing times coaches need to be willing to reach out to players when necessary.

The other theme is obvious to most area football fans: High school football in northeast Ohio, particularly the Mahoning Valley, is pretty good.