Orange and Blue Hue » The Kerwin Bell Interview

I can’t wait to see what Kerwin Bell does in the college game at Jacksonville University. All the successful coaches made something out of nothing, and we will see if Kerwin Bell and his staff can create some magic. Here is a portion of the interview :

Q: At Ocala Trinity Catholic you were known for a wide-open, high-scoring offense. Are you going to implement that offense at JU?

We’re going to be real aggressive [offensively]. I think some coaches are inclined to be conservative by nature. Being a former quarterback I can take criticism. I know what it’s like to be booed. I think criticism bothers a lot of coaches and they get into a shell, get defensive and they think they can’t do something they’re going to be criticized for, but I’ve been criticized so many times it doesn’t bother me. I want my players to understand that I want them to be in attack mode. Every play we’re going to put them in a position to make a great play. We want them to be aggressive in their nature, their thoughts, everything. I’m always going to be trying to score points. I believe if we coach [the players] good enough I’ll have no fear calling a pass play from the 5-yard line because I know we’ve coached those kids to where we’re going to execute that play and something positive is going to happen.

Q: You coached under Steve Spurrier for one season as a graduate assistant. How influential was Spurrier on your coaching and your offensive system?

My philosophy really started to develop under Steve Spurrier. He didn’t coach me, but I got a chance to coach under him and watch what he did. He really got me excited about coaching, about trying to develop perfection on the field. That what excites me, coaching players to perfection. Everybody thinks it’s [Spurrier’s] plays, but everybody runs his plays, it’s the way he implements it. It’s the timing, the rhythm. Developing that with players so the offense runs with great execution. We strive for perfection.

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Ricky Nattiel is going to take Kerwin’s place as head coach of Ocala Trinity Catholic. Chris Martin, and old acquaintance of mine, could become the new offensive coordinator as early as next week.

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