Charles Zanders
Charles Zanders
bottom encouraged line
The bottom line is that I encouraged him to stay. He told me 'You're ready, it's your time.' I've been appreciative ever since.
competing conference matter state time
It's a matter of time before they are competing for conference and state rights.
bottom message send
Bottom line, it was just flat-out effort. They wanted to send a message and they did that.
desire drive kid knew madison paying shooting
I'd drive up Madison (Avenue) and I'd see this kid out there shooting baskets every day, so I knew he had the desire to be good, and it's paying off.
finally nine
Nine times of not getting it done and to finally get it done in this way, is awesome.
coach college grab kid turn
Some college coach is going to grab this kid and turn him into a beast.
assistant coach graduate head hold hoover last less nine opponent points quarters seen team unheard
I'm a graduate of Hoover, I've been an assistant or head coach the last nine years and I have never seen a Hoover team hold an opponent to two single-digit quarters ? nine points or less ? and still be down at halftime. That just is unheard of.
advantage both equal factor league
In this league you can't factor in a home-court advantage. It's probably pretty equal on both ends.
beyond goes kinship love
I just love them. We have such a kinship that goes beyond a coach-player relationship.
game games heck points scoring suddenly
If you're used to scoring 70 points a game and suddenly you're in games in the 30s and 40s, that's a heck of an adjustment.
athletics capable explain freaky
I don't know how to explain it. He is just an unbelievable freaky athlete. He's capable of doing that every night; he really is.
class coach sums
He's an outstanding coach and person. Class sums it up in one word.
degree head opportunity utilize
He has an administrative degree, never used it. He had an opportunity to go to Waukee and utilize his degree and be the head coach.
game remember sad
I don't remember the game but I do remember how sad everyone was.