SHALLOTTE — Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) continues to make an imprint across southeastern North Carolina and West Brunswick High School has joined forces to host a coaches’ clinic featuring some of the top football minds from near and far on Saturday, Jan. 21.
The event, which will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., is free of charge. It includes breakfast, lunch and breakout sessions. All high school, middle school and recreation football coaches are invited.
“We are intentionally focusing on coaches’ ministry in addition to the kids,” said Matt Treppel, FCA Southeastern North Carolina Regional Director. “Coaches are incredibly influential. We are striving to have a specific ministry in our region and field rep to work in investing in our coaches.”
Among those expected to speak are former longtime Hoggard Football Coach Scott Braswell, retired Coach Yogi Hickman, current five-time state champion Wallace-Rose Hill Coach Joey Price and former N.C. State All-American Bill Yoest. They will address a variety of topics from an x’s and o’s standpoint to practice organization.
Braswell led Hoggard for 18 seasons before retiring leading into the 2016 season. Price is coming off another state championship run with the Bulldogs. Britt Leggett, a former All-American at Coastal Carolina University will also be in attendance.
Yoest has a long story of ups and downs in his life. He is one of eight former players to have their jerseys retired at N.C. State. A Pittsburgh native, Yoest was a consensus All-American guard, lettered for the Wolfpack from 1970-73 and recipient of the 1973 Jacobs Blocking Trophy. His No. 63 was retired at halftime of the North Carolina game, Sept. 27, 2003.
Below is a complete list of speakers and their area of focus:
- Sessions start at 9 a.m. and end at 3:15 pm.
- LB Play in the Multiple Defense
Paul Hoggard: Head Coach at Edenton Holmes. State Championship at Richmond Sr
- Practice Organization
- Winning in the Weight Room
Buddy Green: Former Defensive Coordinator at Navy
- Building Your Defense
Scott Braswell: Retired State Champion Coach at Hoggard HS
-Offensive Line Play
Kelley Williamson: Head Football Coach at West Brunswick HS
-Running a High School football program
JP Price: Offensive Coordinator at Wallace Rose Hill. 5 Time State Champion.
- No Huddle Wing T
Tim Karrs: Retired HS Head Coach and College Offensive Coordinator.
- Different variations of the Waggle Pass
Yogi Hickman: Retired HS Head Coach at St Pauls and West Brunswick HS.
- Half a dozen ways to make practice fun.
Britt Leggett: All American at Coastal Carolina and Offensive Coordinator at Rocky River HS
- RPO’s in the Spread Offense
Bill Yoest: Guest FCA Speaker. Former NC State All-American
For more information, contact West Brunswick Coach T.J. Spivey at 910-840-6641 or coachspivey0325@gmail.com.
