Andrew Burrell - C Team Head Coach

Summary

In this Sportswire interview, Justin Bradley speaks with C team head coach Andrew Burell at the Stingers' home facility. Burell discusses the team's impressive turnout with over 30 kids joining, a significant increase from the previous season. He highlights the community spirit in Honesdale, where sports unite the town, and the importance of supporting local teams. The coach also appreciates the team's practice facility and their growing relationship with the school, emphasizing the role of sports in fostering community bonds.

Takeaways

• 🏠 Justin Bradley is interviewing C team head coach Andrew Burell at the home of the Stingers.
• 👨‍👦‍👦 Coach Burell is excited about the turnout of over 30 kids for the C team, which is more than the average of 22-23 from the previous season.
• 🌟 The team's good performance last year attracted more kids to join this year, showing the positive impact of success on recruitment.
• 🏡 Coach Burell appreciates the small-town, homely atmosphere of Honesdale, which reminds him of his hometown.
• 🤝 The Stingers are part of a tight-knit community where sports bring people together, including younger and older siblings.
• 🏉 High school games are a big deal in town, with kids and their parents attending to support the teams and the community.
• 🏟️ The C team practices on a great facility, which Coach Burell praises and attributes to a good relationship with the school.
• 🤝 Coach Burell is working to strengthen the relationship with the school, aiming for a closer connection year by year.
• 👍 The interview concludes with well-wishes for the season and an appreciation for the opportunity to visit the team's practice facility.
• 🌟 The transcript highlights the importance of community and sports in fostering a sense of belonging and support among the town's residents.

Q & A

Who is the interviewee in the provided transcript?

Andrew Burell, the head coach of the C team of the Stingers.

What is the setting of the interview?

The interview takes place at the home of the Stingers, specifically the WO Stingers.

How many kids came out for the C team this year according to the transcript?

Over 30 kids came out for the C team this year.

What was the average number of kids in the previous season?

The average number of kids in the previous season was around 22 to 23.

What impact did the previous season's performance have on the turnout this year?

The good performance in the previous season attracted more kids to join the team this year.

What does Coach Burell appreciate about the town of Honesdale?

Coach Burell appreciates the tight-knit community and the good home feeling in Honesdale, which reminds him of his hometown.

How does the sports community in Honesdale contribute to the town's unity?

The sports community in Honesdale brings everyone together, with kids growing up together and supporting each other across different levels and age groups.

What is the significance of Friday night games in Honesdale according to the transcript?

Friday night games in Honesdale are significant as they light up the town, with everyone coming together to watch the Hornets and support the local teams.

What does Coach Burell think about the practice facility?

Coach Burell thinks the practice facility is great and appreciates the quality of the field they have to practice on.

What is the relationship between the Stingers and the school?

The Stingers are trying to build a closer relationship with the school every year, aiming to maintain a good rapport.

What is the outlook for the upcoming season according to the interview?

The outlook for the upcoming season is positive, with a good turnout and a strong sense of community support.