Buchanan: A genuine sport in football

David Buchanan now carries the title of head football coach for the Mason County Royals. But, he is also a man who has a the willingness and a kind heart to lookout to find the finest interest in the kids on the football team. Buchanan was the guest speaker Tuesday at the Rotary Club to speak about football. Once Buchanan stepped behind the microphone, the crowd showed the utmost admiration to him and listened to what he had to say. "Basically it is joining all these columns that I wrote for The Ledger Independent into a publication," Buchanan said. "I'm going to add some images and I'm going to sell it that way." Buchanan has directed Mason County since 1996. Buchanan: holds an unique place in his heart for the team he coached in his first season. Those Royals concluded with a 5-5 record. "They worked their tails off and they had no reason to believe we'd be anything at all," Buchanan said. They'd an excellent work ethic." In precisely the same season, the team was hyped to play with Fleming County. Ahead of the game, the Royals were 4- 14. Ever since then, the Royals have won 17 of the last 20 games. Mason County will head into the 2014 season without starting quarterback Jake O'Mara, who is being monitored for a lower-body dilemma for security reasons. Last season, O'Mara was 101-for-169 passing with 1,801 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions. Under OMara's direction, the Royals finished 12-1 overall, 7-1 against regional opponents and 5-0 against district competitions. Their only loss was a 47-21 defeat in the Class 3A Russell Athletic /KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl Quarterfinals. Backup quarterback Bradley Boone is the early nominee to fill the emptiness made by O'Mara. Buchanan anticipates him to step up to the plate and accept the challenge. "He's been really concentrated in our work outs," Buchanan said. "I've been genuinely pleased with him. Buchanan think he is preparing himself. "The fine thing is Buchanan's got some natural ability throwing the football. I think that is helping his self-confidence. He is looking forward to the season." In the NFL, Buchanan and his coaching staff have taken notes Nike Air Max 87 Sale.during the offseason. They have started doing organized team tasks. Louisville Central is additionally using the notion. The OTA's are used make players better and to develop them. Buchanan anticipates District 6 to be really competitive this season with every school returning most of their greatest players. David desires his squad to be emotionally and physically ready for every match. "We lost lots of great players, but we've lots of good players back," Buchanan said. Each year, Buchanan gets the urge to wake up 5 a.m. for 6:30 practice. He gets excited when the glowing lights covers the entire football field on a Friday night. He's been around this for 45 years and can't seem to let it go. "I love being with the children in the weight room," Buchanan said. "I think it's great when it is hot. I enjoy it when it's 30 degrees, simply everything. "The largest reason why I keep doing it is because of the people I'm around. It's a great game. I actually can't picture not being around it." Buchanan's 11-year old son, Trosper, is following in his footsteps. David is excited about what the Royals can perform this upcoming season. "We have already been to Notre Dame and some of the Nike camps. So, he is had an excellent experience." When Buchanan is away from everyone, he thinks about what life will be like for him after football. David knows it'll come a time when he will have do something different and to step from the sidelines on the gridiron. Buchanan goes back in time from where his love for purchaseblazer.football all began. His father, John, was the person who laid down the basis of the way to be a great football coach. "It's a little bit overwhelming sometimes." Buchanan does not like to forecast how well his team will perform before the season starts. John's chiefly focused on setting his team in the best position to win every match. "If we can stay healthy and work, I believe we can be among the better teams that we've had here," Buchanan said. Buchanan expects wide receiver Ryan Johnson and offensive lineman John Combs Buchanan to be leaders to the younger players on the team. Johnson and Combs have started for the Royals since their freshman year. Each year Buchanan prepares coaches for the next period of their lives when him they a group of seniors. "The first fall out of high school, Buchanan inquire, 'what exactly are you going to do?'" Buchanan said. "If what want to play college football, we will work on that. That will be worked on by us, if they would like to go to school. My thing is I want them to have a successful result when it is all said and done." T http://www.purchaseblazer.com/2014-new-mens-nike-air-max-87-2013-light-greenwhite.html.e Royals open up the 2014 season Aug. 22 against Newport.