On Episode 45 of First Down by CoachTools, Justin interviewed Coach Scott Farley, an experienced high school athletic director with 35 years of football coaching experience. Coach Farley discussed his journey in high school athletics, highlighting his emphasis on staff and player development. He stressed the importance of building young men to be good fathers, husbands, and community leaders, and of developing players physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. He also discussed his involvement with the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Board, including serving as a region director, Vice President, President, and Executive Director. Coach Farley shared his insights on the challenges of being a coach during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also detailed the challenges of the pandemic off season and season, with schools in Michigan shutting down in March and remaining closed until after Christmas. Justin and Scott discussed the importance of mentorship and leadership for aspiring head coaches and advised focusing more on these aspects rather than just the football part of the role.
