Brandon Evans Valley View Jr. Cougars

Summary

In this interview with Sportswire, Justin speaks with Brandon Evans, an assistant coach for the Junior Cougars, who shares his experiences and the rewards of coaching, emphasizing teaching sportsmanship and safety fundamentals to young players. The discussion highlights the importance of the Guardian head protection system in football and the Junior Cougars' role in pioneering its use in the ACC. Additionally, the conversation covers the organization's community involvement, with an upcoming cornhole tournament benefiting the Junior Cougars, showcasing the group's commitment to both sports and community engagement.

Takeaways

• 🏈 Brandon Evans is an assistant coach for the Junior Cougars, a football team for young players.
• 🤝 This is his second year volunteering with the organization, emphasizing his commitment to the team.
• 👍 One of the rewarding aspects for Brandon is teaching kids the importance of sportsmanship and safety fundamentals.
• 🛡 The Junior Cougars prioritize safety by having players wear the 'Guardians', a protective headgear, to reduce concussion risks.
• 🏆 The team is recognized for being a pioneer in implementing the use of Guardians in the ACC (presumably a sports league or organization).
• 🏠 Brandon's organization, Valala Cornhole, is actively involved in community events, showing a broader commitment beyond coaching.
• 🎲 They are organizing a cornhole tournament on August 3rd to support the Junior Cougars, demonstrating innovative fundraising efforts.
• 📍 The event will take place at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore, providing a specific location for interested participants.
• 🕒 The tournament is scheduled from noon until completion, indicating a flexible end time based on participation.
• 💰 There will be raffles and donations, with both Valala Cornhole and the Holiday Inn contributing to the success of the fundraiser.
• 🤝 The Junior Cougars are open to collaborating with other organizations for fundraisers, as evidenced by past events with The Stingers.

Q & A

Who is the speaker in the transcript?

The speaker in the transcript is Justin from Sportswire, interviewing Brandon Evans.

What is Brandon Evans' role with the Junior Cougars?

Brandon Evans is an assistant coach with the Junior Cougars, and this is his second year volunteering with the organization.

What does Brandon find rewarding about being an assistant coach?

Brandon finds it rewarding to teach younger kids the importance of sportsmanship, the fundamentals of safety, and to keep them and other players safe.

What is the significance of the Guardians in the context of the Junior Cougars?

The Guardians are protective headgear used by the Junior Cougars to prevent concussions and promote safety in football, which is a significant aspect of the sport at all levels.

How has the Junior Cougars organization been a leader in implementing safety measures?

The Junior Cougars were likely the first organization in the ACC to implement the use of Guardians, setting a precedent for safety in the league.

What community involvement does the Junior Cougars have, as mentioned in the transcript?

The Junior Cougars are involved in organizing and participating in community events, such as a cornhole tournament, to raise funds and awareness for the organization.

What is the date and location of the upcoming cornhole tournament for the Junior Cougars?

The cornhole tournament is scheduled for August 3rd at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore, starting from noon.

Who is organizing the cornhole tournament for the Junior Cougars?

The organization Valala Cornhole, led by Brandon, is volunteering their time to organize the event for the Junior Cougars.

What are some of the fundraising activities planned for the cornhole tournament?

The fundraising activities include a 50-50 raffle and donations from Valala and the Holiday Inn, which have also provided the venue for the event.

Is the Junior Cougars organization open to collaborating with other organizations for fundraisers?

Yes, the Junior Cougars have previously done fundraisers for other organizations, such as The Stingers in Homesdale, and are open to similar collaborations.

What is the broader impact of the Junior Cougars' community involvement and fundraising efforts?

The broader impact includes raising funds for the organization, promoting safety and sportsmanship among young athletes, and fostering a sense of community through collaborative events.

Outlines

00:00

🏈 Introduction to Brandon Evans, Assistant Coach at Junior Cougars

In this introductory paragraph, Justin from Sportswire interviews Brandon Evans, who is an assistant coach for the Junior Cougars, a youth football team. Brandon is in his second year as a volunteer coach with the organization. He discusses the rewarding aspects of his role, emphasizing the importance of teaching young players about sportsmanship and safety fundamentals.

🛡️ Importance of Safety and Use of Guardians in Youth Football

This paragraph highlights the significance of safety in youth football, particularly the use of head protection called Guardians. Brandon explains that teaching young players about concussion protocols and the importance of head protection is crucial from the highest to the lowest levels of the sport. He commends the Junior Cougars for being pioneers in implementing the use of Guardians in the ACC, setting an example for other organizations.

🎲 Community Involvement through Cornhole Tournaments for Fundraising

The final paragraph of the script focuses on the Junior Cougars' community involvement, specifically through a cornhole tournament organized by Valala Cornhole. The event, set to take place on August 3rd at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore, aims to raise funds for the Junior Cougars. The organizers have arranged for raffles and donations, and the event is open to other organizations within the ACC, showcasing the Junior Cougars' commitment to community engagement and support.

Keywords

💡Assistant Coach

An assistant coach is a supportive role in a sports team, typically aiding the head coach in training and managing the team. In the script, Brandon Evans serves as an assistant coach for the junior cougars, emphasizing his role in teaching sportsmanship and safety fundamentals to young athletes.

💡Junior Cougars

The Junior Cougars is the name of a sports team or organization, likely focused on youth sports. The script discusses the team's commitment to safety and sportsmanship, highlighting their use of protective gear and community engagement.

💡Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship refers to the ethical and fair conduct expected of athletes in sports. In the script, Brandon mentions teaching the importance of sportsmanship to the younger kids, emphasizing the values of respect, fairness, and integrity in the context of the Junior Cougars.

💡Fundamentals of Safety

The fundamentals of safety in sports involve basic practices and protocols that protect athletes from injury. The script mentions this as a key focus of the coaching staff, especially in teaching young athletes how to play safely and protect themselves and others.

💡Guardians

In the context of the script, Guardians likely refer to protective headgear used in sports like football to prevent concussions. Brandon discusses the importance of these in teaching young athletes about head protection and concussion protocols.

💡Concussion Protocols

Concussion protocols are a set of guidelines designed to manage and prevent concussions in sports. The script highlights the increased attention on these protocols, from professional to youth levels, and their implementation in the Junior Cougars' training.

💡Community Engagement

Community engagement refers to the involvement of an organization in local community activities. The script mentions the Junior Cougars' involvement in a cornhole tournament, demonstrating their commitment to community events and fundraisers.

💡Cornhole Tournament

A cornhole tournament is a competitive event where participants play the game of cornhole, often as a fundraiser or community event. The script details an upcoming cornhole tournament organized by the Junior Cougars and Valala Cornhole, aiming to raise funds and community awareness.

💡Fundraising

Fundraising involves activities and events organized to collect monetary donations for a cause. The script discusses the Junior Cougars' efforts in organizing fundraisers, such as the cornhole tournament, to support their organization and potentially other groups.

💡Valala Cornhole

Valala Cornhole appears to be an organization or group involved in the sport of cornhole, likely organizing or participating in tournaments. The script mentions their collaboration with the Junior Cougars in running a cornhole tournament, showcasing their community involvement.

💡ACC

ACC, in the script, likely refers to an Athletic or Community Center, though the exact acronym is not specified. It is mentioned in the context of other organizations potentially benefiting from fundraisers, suggesting a broader community of sports or community groups.

Highlights

Introduction of Justin from Sportswire and interview with Brandon Evans.

Brandon is an assistant coach for the Junior Cougars for the second year.

Role of a volunteer coach in the organization.

Importance of teaching sportsmanship and safety fundamentals to young players.

Emphasis on keeping players safe and promoting a culture of safety.

Significance of the Guardians in head protection and concussion protocols.

Junior Cougars leading the way in implementing the Guardians in the ACC.

Community involvement through cornhole tournaments.

Upcoming cornhole tournament organized by Valala Cornhole for the Junior Cougars.

Details of the cornhole tournament including date, location, and duration.

Fundraising efforts through the cornhole tournament with raffles and donations.

Collaboration between Valala Cornhole and the Junior Cougars for community events.

Potential for other organizations within the ACC to benefit from similar fundraisers.

Past fundraisers for organizations like The Stingers in Homesdale.

Openness to support other organizations with fundraising efforts.

Conclusion and appreciation for Brandon's contribution to the Junior Cougars.

Transcripts

hey what's up it's Justin here with

sportswire we're here with Brandon Evans

Brandon go ahead and tell us a little

bit about what you do for the junior

cougars sure so uh I'm an assistant

coach with the uh the junior cougars eye

team uh this is my second year with the

organization as a volunteer coach

awesome um awesome man hey what is some

of the rewarding things you get out of

being an assistant coach here with the

junior Kruegers so uh one of the thing I

I like teaching the younger kids uh the

importance of sportsmanship especially

the fundamentals of safety um trying to

keep them show them the basics so that

you know they kind of grow into that

keep them safe keep other players safe

it's very important awesome man hey the

junior cougs obviously a really big with

with uh safety right you see uh I see

looking around at all these practices

they're wearing the Guardians yep um

tell us a little bit about the Guardians

and what you feel that impact is on the

league uh the the Guardians are huge I

mean uh the the protection of the head

is one of the most important things with

football uh concussion protocols uh it's

gotten very big there's a lot of

attention on that uh from from the

highest level to the lowest level now so

uh it's it's just as important for these

kids teaching them the fundamentals of

that protection uh at this age to help

them as they progress yeah without a

doubt I know that Junior cougars have

been probably the first organization to

probably implement the Guardians in the

entire ACC so uh hats off to this

organization for uh you know kind of

leading the way there yeah um you also

do a lot in the community uh I know

you're really big in the cornhole uh

space uh tell us a little bit about some

of the upcoming events for the junior

cougars so we actually uh my my

organization valala cornhole uh

volunteered our time to the junior

cougars organization we're running a um

we're running a cornhole tournament on

uh August 3rd it's going to be at the

holiday in scant East over in Dunmore um

it's going to be from about noon until

whenever we're done uh hoping we get a

lot of uh a lot of impact we're going to

have 50-50 basket Raffles uh vajala and

the holiday and have both donated the

time and the ballroom for that event to

the junior cougars organization so we're

lucky to have that relationship with the

holiday in that's awesome do you feel

that could be something that could be

open to other organizations within the

ACC oh absolutely yeah without a doubt

we've done uh we've done fundraisers in

the past uh we did one for uh The

Stingers up in homesdale excellent um so

we I mean we're we're very open to doing

uh fundraisers for any organization

that's awesome appreciate your time

thank you again for all you do for the

junior Care thank you appreciate it