Jose Castillo asked:

What is the greatest sport of all time?

Jose’s answer:

i think competitive eating is up there

Candice Coots asked:

How can parents stick up for their kids in difficult team situations without coming across as a agressive?

Jose’s answer:

Well i don't always agree with my kids coach but i will stand behind them regardless. especially during games. but if i feel a technique was incorrect i teach my kids a different one til they get comfortable. see coaches most often don't have the time ... Continue reading »

Candice Coots asked:

What's your definition of a youth sports parent crossing the line?

Jose’s answer:

hmmm.. tough call. All parents think they know better than the next. As a coach i allow alot of parent involvement. As long as it doesn't undermind my orders i see no harm. I tell parents not to talk to officials during games as it might cost us some p... Continue reading »

Candice Coots asked:

How do we protect young players like Ryne Dougherty from life-ending head injuries?

Jose’s answer:

that is a very hard question. I suffered several concussions during sports in my high school days. back in 98-01. Just shy of a decade ago and it was always brushed off as a minor injury. My Trainer would tell me to take three days off and see how i fe... Continue reading »

Greg Vincent asked:

im also the QB on my team ( Myrtle Point Bobcats), how can i get the ball into tight spaces without it being intercepted.

Jose’s answer:

Practice gun slinging. Line up some bottles and knock em down with hard throws to develop a bullet pass. Then it's a 'll a matter of throwing only where your recieved can catch it. Start practicing with tight ends in short yardage situations. And work ... Continue reading »

Tim Wiltz asked:

How do you get rid of an assistant coach that yells @ the kids to much and for the wrong reasons. I want to let him off lightly.

Jose’s answer:

Hey I'm all for yelling. Some kids need to see some emotion coming from coach. But I do agree it can't be negative. Your the coach so it's your job to make sure everyone on the team is being taught right. That includes your coach and parents. Have a me... Continue reading »

Coach Balasco asked:

Ok here it is, I want to know why do you love your sport. Name your sport, any sport, and explain why you love it.

Jose’s answer:

Football!!!!!
because i'm good at it.

-it is the ultimate test of the fight or flight instinct.
-Most people think of thier sports as thinking games. or chess. well if other sports are like chess than football is speed chess.
-You have to know yo... Continue reading »

Greg Vincent asked:

im a QB and i got the legs and speed of a tailbac. im not sure if i should run the ball and risk getting hurt.shoul i slide. wat should i do

Jose’s answer:

Your a QB so Your team will protect you. Including your coach. And you should trust the line will protect you long enough for something to develop. But As a leader!! you are the shining light, the spark, the One who when nothing is going the teams way ... Continue reading »

asked:

how do you know which direction to block on offense accordding to the name of the play

Jose’s answer:

Talk to the guy next to you. linemen always forget to communicate. if the qb changes the play on the line you should be talking to the guys next to you.

Michael Wysocki asked:

When do you allow a child to begin playing tackle football so that they're not too young but also don't get too far behind?

Jose’s answer:

when he weighs more than the football