The HOF Coaches share some tidbits- favorite sports movies, favorite sports books, best games/venues attended as a fan, mentors, people on speed dial, and dinner guests.
Mark Massey- Clinton
Favorite Sports Movies
The Sandlot — the fun of baseball as kids
Bull Durham — the fun of baseball as bigger kids
“42” compelling look at the challenges and difficulties, faced and overcome by Jackie Robinson
“Miracle” the story of the once in a lifetime 1980 men’s hockey Olympic gold medal, team led by Herb Brooks and Mark Johnson
Favorite Sports Books
Books: “Beartown” Fredrik Backman
Story of a small town’s commitment to junior hockey and all of the pressures.
The Breaks of the Game by David Halberstam … I look at the NBA in the Portland Trailblazers in 79 and 80 told as only David Halberstam can
When Pride Still Mattered by David Maraniss —- well written look at the Packers and Vince Lombardi
My Losing Season by Pat Conroy — sometimes heart wrenching story of players and teams who are not on TV every game
The Miracle Season by Kathy Bresnahan — an inside, look at a team that overcame on imaginable tragedy, told by their Hall of Fame coach
“It’s what you learn after you know it all” by Earl Weaver — I found this to be a great book dealing with team management and leadership. Earl was a smart guy.
Anything by Roger Angell & John Feinstein
Best Games/Venues Attended as Fan
I was lucky enough to be in attendance at the Sandburg game, that was incredible.
Galesburg girls win over Loyola as well as a couple of tournament games, it seems like 1 was in Ottawa another one Streeter that were pretty crazy?
Badger basketball victory in St. Louis to go to the Sweet 16
Badger football win at Camp Randall South on a fake punt, I think around 2010?
Badger Basketball beating Kentucky in the Final 4 only watched on TV
Several badger basketball victories at Carver Hawkeye
1962 MLB All-Star game at Wrigley Field
Mentors
AJ Hannafan, my middle school AD
Bill Holmstrom, High School AD
Dwight Royer, coached with him
Don Gruenwald, taught with him while he was head basketball
People on Speed Dial
Tom Keating… we weren’t in the same conference so we could share a lot of scouting type information. And he could definitely be a Volleyball doctor for any questions one might have.
My brother… different sports similar communities, could always compare ideas in terms of off-season program building, etc.
Best Advice
Bill Holmstrom “ is that the hill you want to die on?”
Also Bill: (after a loss) “your tongue lashing only goes so far - they know they lost. Give them one or two statistical or observable things to work on and get out of there.”
Five Guests to Invite for Dinner:
Tom Hanks
Paul Krugman
Jon Stewart
Nicole Wallace
Rachel Maddow
Diane Lichtenberg- Bettendorf
Favorite Sports Movies
The Miracle Season, Remember the Titans, The Mighty Ducks, Hoosiers
Favorite Sports Books
Reach for the Summit- Pat Summit
It’s not About the Bike- Lance Armstrong
Favorite Sporting Events Attended as Fan
Mentors
Loudelle Werling- HS PE teacher and Volleyball coach. She was in charge of our Student Leading program that really prepared and inspired me to be a HS PE teacher.
Mary Wise- My college coach at Iowa State for 3 years. She was tough, knowledgeable, and fair. I reached out to her several times with questions about coaching volleyball.
Diane Hill- Head vball coach at Bettendorf when I started there. I was the Sophomore coach for 2 years before taking over her role as Varsity coach. She was very helpful when I started my career.
People on Speed Dial for Coaching Help
Amy Baker- Volleyball Coach at Davenport North. I had a lot of respect for Amy. We competed against one another in some fierce battles but we also enjoyed spending time together. We played in a vball league, coached an Eastern Iowa All Star team together, went to clinics together, and I would reach out if I had questions.
Tom Keating- Volleyball Coach , Athletic Director at Dub. Wahlert when we first met. He has had several other roles since we coached. He was such a great resource, so knowledgeable, always willing to share ideas. We attended clinics and meetings together.
Five You Would Pick for Dinner Guests
Matthew McConaughey, Misty May, Kerri Walsh, Terry Pettit, Mary Wise
Hoosiers- living out the dream of all us from small schools.
Favorite Sports Books
A Season on the Brink- following Bob Knight for an entire season.
Best Games Attended as Fan
1962 Major League All-Star Game- Mays, Clemente, Aaron, Mantle, Maris
Mentors
Harley Knosher- my basketball coach at Knox College
Coaches on Speed Dial
Memorable Quotes
“Before you discipline a player, ask if you would make the same decisions if it was your starting quarterback.” Kelly Kane
Five People for Dinner
Steve Kerr
All-time favorite sports movies
Slapshot
Remember the Titans
Invictus
Best sports or best coaching books
A Season on the Brink
Friday Night Lights
I Am Third
The Boys of Winter
Dream Team
Best Games/Venues You Have Attended
March 18, 1982 - Bradley vs. Tulane (Robertson Memorial Field House / NIT Quarterfinals) The Braves won 77 - 61 to advance to Madison Square Garden. It was the most electric atmosphere ever! I had to camp out to get tickets for the sold out venue.
July 1, 1990 - White Sox vs. Yankees (Comiskey Park) It was a historic game, as Andy Hawkins of the Yankees threw a no hitter, but lost to Chicago 4 - 0.
July 11, 1990 - White Sox vs. Brewers (Comiskey Park = My last visit to my favorite ballpark.) “Turn Back the Clock” Game = 1917 uniforms, prices, technology, etc. My favorite ballpark day ever, even though Milwaukee won 12 - 9 in 13 innings.
December 16, 2012 - Vikings @ Rams (Edward Jones Dome) The Vikings won 36 - 22. It was the first Vikings game with my daughters! Adrian Peterson’s 82 yard touchdown run, which took place right in front of our end zone seats, was unforgettable.
October 9, 2016 - Vikings vs. Texans (U.S. Bank Stadium) My first trip to the new stadium with my daughters. Minnesota prevailed 31 - 13. It was Vikings “Alumni Weekend.” Over 100 former Vikings were in attendance, as Chris Carter was inducted into the “Ring of Honor.” The halftime “Legends Ceremony,” which featured dozens of my childhood idols was mesmerizing.
Mentors
Warren Applen, a decorated World War II veteran and mathematical instructor, who coached me in football, basketball, and track during my grade school years. My greatest example of dedication.
Andrew Bertram, my high school head football/track coach and social studies teacher, who probably had the greatest influence on both my career decision and coaching/teaching style. My greatest example of motivation.
Ronald Lowery another of my high school social studies teachers/coaches, who also happens to be my father-in-law, and, in my opinion, the greatest high school football/basketball scout in the history of the “pre-technology” era. My greatest example of organization.
People on Speed Dial for Coaching Advice
Football = Rod Butler, Doug Simper & Bob Easter (Three IHSFCA Hall of Fame legends, who taught me how to be a coach, during my student teaching at Peoria Richwoods.)
Basketball = Jerry Wilson & Mel Casper ( I was Jerry’s assistant for the Lewistown girls, while Mel was the head boys coach. They molded me, a “football guy,” into a basketball coach. They always provided great advice. They are both in the IBCA Hall of Fame.)
Best Advice
Dunlap Head Football Coach, Andrew Bertram, instructed me, along with my teammates, why it was important to never assume. He wrote “ASSUME” on the chalk board, and explained why we should never make an “ASS” out of “U” and “ME.” The lesson stuck.
Five Guests Inviting to Dinner
Alan Page
David Letterman
Condoleezza Rice
Terry Bradshaw
Bill Parcells
Mike Cooper- Ottawa
Favorite Sports Movies
Miracle
Hoosiers
Field of Dreams
Mentors
Bruce Scheidegger
Evan Massey
Randy Weibel
Best Sports Venues
Kingman Gym
Wharton Fieldhouse
Howard Fellows Stadium
Dream Dinner Guests
Michael Jordan
Jim Belushi
Tiger Woods
Barack Obama
Best Advice
Be the hardest worker in the room which will earn you respect
You have 2 ears and 1 mouth listen and learn from others!
Best Sporting Event Attended as Fan
Game 2 Cardinals NLCS win vs Giants. Kolton Wong with a walk-off home run.
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