It wasn't like there was a store to buy clothes or toys for children with no arms and legs. I don't sign up for being inspirational Rob." Push the limits. Mendez learned to diagram plays by using a pen in his mouth. I don't want to be put on a pedestal. How to Be a High School Football Coach Download Article parts 1 Gaining the Necessary Skills 2 Landing a Job 3 Becoming a Great Coach Other Sections Related Articles References Co-authored by wikiHow Staff Last Updated: June 10, 2021 References Coaching high school football requires more than passion for the game. His head drops. You hear stories about people with cancer, fighting for their lives. I love him. A 10-story building hitting the ground. I lean over, wrap my hands around him and lift him out of his chair. "No, no, no," he says. Afterward, Bob says doctors and nurses would walk by and stare. "It didn't take long for me to figure out that alcohol is not the answer.". Nor did he and Josie have any idea how to take care of this baby. Tired. Some might suggest he should be home, resting. "There was one word my dad never liked -- special," Mendez says. "Said they wanted to move on without me," Mendez says. "It sounds so ridiculous, but it's true," he says. In less than a minute he introduces himself, then me and strikes up a conversation. "I think every parent worries about their kids when they leave this earth," Bob says. On this night, on the same field where this journey began, Mendez gathers his team one last time. Because he weighs 50 pounds, alcohol affects him faster than people who weigh much more. The lift mechanism on his wheelchair broke on the trip. It is hard for college coaches to obtain rosters from high school coaches, and even harder to get them to hand over contact . "He was still in diapers," Bob says. "How in the world am I supposed to handle that?" And comfortable does not win," Georgia football coach Kirby Smart on trying to win a third straight national championship. 50/50 raffle will be available as well as over 20 beers on tap . ESPN senior writer Wayne Drehs contributed to the documentary as a writer and reporter. They gave me a feeling of importance. I love it. This one is simple, there's no reason to attend a showcase camp with nationally ranked D1 programs and pro scouts if you play at the D2 level. I am a junior at City High School. It gives me hope for the world. We're going to fake it this way and then waggle out," he says. But most importantly, it's given him an understanding of his journey in this world, a path untethered to anything anyone on the outside might say, think or believe. "Where you going, man?". McAvoy has been Mendez's caretaker for the past six years. "He's an inspiration to all of us," Alvernaz, said. THE DAY AFTER teaching his quarterback the 37 stretch, Mendez sits under the lights at the Prospect 50-yard line, exhausted. It just makes me mad. This is the first opportunity for college coaches and high school football players to interact directly with each other on the football field. Coach Mendez. Follow him! Getting dressed. Once buckled, Mendez says he feels unstoppable. "In life, I feel like I'm always being helped," he says. He doesn't eat right. It means that you aren't putting yourself in front of coaches that would actually recruit you. But at 24, I didn't really know what to do or say at the time.". Three-star prospect by 247Sports . He drew up game plans on Madden and took them to practice. "It brings out the best in people. "I'm not going to let that happen. "It gives me this sense of independence. After his speech, Mendez asks for a ride home. How does he coach football? No way." Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. And Mendez had the title he had achingly sought: head coach. We make it to his home. "I'm sorry," he says. Elk Grove High School. It's just me. Mendez gives me directions. the driver asks. Mendez taught himself the game of football by playing Madden on a PlayStation, using his chin and collarbone to push the buttons. More award-winning storytelling from SC Featured Where do I put my hands? "Great job, Coach. Things like that happen all the time. They sit in front of us, untouched, for nearly 10 minutes. Email Ditas Faraon Buhler. With the pen, Mendez draws the X's and O's of what the play is supposed to look like and why. But at 24, I didn't really know what to do or say at the time." "If I can go out there and power through four or five hours, then I'm OK." He turns his face to the right, pulls his head back and prays. I'm proud of you. On 10/28, the Prospect varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Reavis (Burbank, IL) by a score of 62-13. A few minutes later, he asks if I can follow him home. H.S. Most days Mendez has chronic neck, back and shoulder pain. College Football Prospect ID events are the first premier event following the 2022 high school and college football seasons. Can you lift me out of my chair?". ", Born without arms or legs, Rob Mendez was never able to play football, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his passion for the game as a coach.ESPN. They run the play again. "How in the world am I supposed to handle that?" I said, 'oh yeah? That night he can't sleep. We are all special. "So I try to stay positive. A 10-story building hitting the ground. You're different. he says. "There you go!" "You have to believe," he says. He insists he's fine, and we order beers. "He may not look like a coach, but he definitely acts like one," one of his players said. I mention that it seems as if anything that reminds him of his physical challenges bugs him. MENDEZ'S WHEELCHAIR NEVER sits still, but the way it pinballs back and forth between the hashmarks on the Prospect practice field says the coach is not happy. IN HIS 30 years, Mendez can't recall a single dream in which he has had arms or legs. Push the limits. He's like Norm from "Cheers." Preston Gannaway for ESPN. "It sounds so ridiculous, but it's true," he says. But those who stayed learned about their new coach. My dad would tell me, 'You're not special, Rob. More SC Featured This is the opportunity he has waited 12 years for, the one he long felt he deserved but worried would never come. "About damn time," McAvoy says with a grin. Neither team has moved the ball all day, with the game's only points coming on a 35-yard Sobrato field goal three minutes earlier. He sees me, and he stands up straight and pulls himself together so he can open the door for me. "We have unfinished business." ", "You don't need to apologize," Mendez says. He towed his friends around the neighborhood on their skateboards. We'll get to that. He is mobile thanks to the chair he controls with his head and neck. This time it's flawless. 2021: Missouri Football Coaches Association Class 5 first-team all-state selection at defensive end as a junior. It's almost midnight. He started as a manager on his Gilroy High School team as a freshman. Encouraged the group to play for their teammates. At 18 years old, he moved up to be the quarterback's coach on his high school's football team. I'm fighting to have something to drink. "I'm not going to lie. Martindale has been the Prospect boys' athletic director since 2005, and has been teaching at the school for 20 years. And how does he deal with such a challenging life? I hope that 'who says I can't?' He has heard it from their parents and teachers. His team is a mix of freshmen and sophomores, some with a bit of experience, most with little to none. How do you move a fully grown adult with no arms and legs? On this day, one of his freshman quarterbacks struggles to grasp the footwork on the 37 stretch. They chose to stay with him. "I'm so proud of you. "Anything in the world that is worth doing, he's done it with his mind," Bob says. "Hey," he says, "Would you mind giving me a hand and putting one of those in my mouth?". He says they need him, but you know what? "Complaining is my No. What do you want people to say about this team? David Chisholm Science Teacher dchisholm@cuhsd.org Michael Furlong CTE Teacher, AVID Elective Teacher mfurlong@cuhsd.org Benjamin Gilmore SAI Co-Teacher bgilmore@cuhsd.org CTE Teacher & Department Chair fmedina@cuhsd.org SAI Co-Teacher, Special Education Department Chair NCAA ELIGIBILITY "I love you, bro. On convenience alone, it would have been the perfect place for him to coach forever. Lewis Hamilton living the hell out of life, Jalen Ramsey: The man, the mouth, the legend. "And the muscles in your neck are not supposed to be used that often. In less than a minute he introduces himself, then me and strikes up a conversation. "It's 37 stretch, right? "I know that's there," he says. One player quit because of Mendez. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Football coach born without arms or legs to receive Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at 2019 ESPYS, Rob Mendez accepts the 2019 Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYS on July 10. And that's special because sometimes in this world, on a day-to-day basis, I wish I could do more. The pain of the loss hurt, but it did not stop his fire. Mendez orders a water. It just makes me mad." Mendez gains happiness and joy through helping others and that will be his message when he takes the podium for his acceptance speech. "I wish more people were like that. On Rob's first day of kindergarten, they watched nervously behind a glass window as other 4- and 5-year-olds approached their son eager to learn about something most of them couldn't comprehend. Pick a play, execute for a few seconds, take a break, pick another play and repeat. There is nothing to break his fall. "Let's get to the bottom of it. Those who do survive often end up with significant intellectual disabilities. But Mendez doesn't care about that. Contents 1 Academics 2 Athletics 3 Campus 4 Other 5 Notable alumni 6 See also 7 References 8 External links Academics [ edit] Prospect offers a mix of advanced and on-level classes. As he was not able to play football, Mendez taught himself the game by playing Madden football video games. "This is a defining moment for our program," Vierneisel said. "His mind is the greatest thing," Prospect JV Assistant Defensive Coordinator Todd Livingston said. He says if he had arms and legs he has no idea how his life would be different. Tee times will be between 10 AM and Noon with a smoked bbq lunch buffet served by award-winning BBQ Chefs from Old Greenwood BBQ! 9 overall prospect in the country. I turned around, took two to three steps and then I heard it." Scouts evaluate athletes as possible recruits. "We live and die with each other," he says. He knows what he has given his team. Prospect Football History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 183 players) Head Coach: Morales, Joseph ( Fr.) Rob leans forward in his chair to reach his cell phone. Mendez leans forward in his chair. When dealing with clubs, coaches are easily accessible and are in the business of helping players get into a college program. "There's no way," he says. But Rob refuses because the upper belt limits his ability to access his phone and draw plays. he says. Ozzy Garcia Donna High School football player attending a prospect camp at Southwestern University in Georgetown Texas get's a high-five from coach.. Eventually you will come across your passion and for me it was football and working with people. by Elk Grove. Quote of the . He demanded respect, eye contact and accountability. I'm sorry." Bob eventually turned to alcohol. A young boy holds open the door as Mendez approaches his favorite spot. They tell Rob he can't coach for at least four weeks. But Rob refuses because the upper belt limits his ability to access his phone and draw plays. Preston Gannaway for ESPN And Mendez had the title he had achingly sought: head coach. His parents connected him with Vujicic, who Mendez said told him he could make $25,000 per night as a motivational speaker. He put the name into Google. He developed a great football mind, but he wanted more. You hear stories about people with cancer, fighting for their lives. Luis Lopez, the JV coach who worked with Mendez at the school, hugs Mendez. The more successful Mendez is at proving he's just like everyone else, the more people put him on that pedestal, peg him as an inspiration and treat him, well, different from everyone else. There have been opportunities over the years to pursue prosthetic limbs, but he has turned them all down. It has given him a life otherwise inaccessible. You guys fought your butts off. has become a motto for the Prospect Football teams and, of course, for Mendez. Mendez makes a trip to a nearby shopping center for coffee. Tired. Only football coach requests will be accepted. Last April, the varsity coach at Prospect was looking for someone to help change the culture of the Prospect program when he came across Mendez's rsum. And yeah, of course that's frustrating.". Cable obliged. It isn't the first time Rob has fallen out of his chair. The coach nods and says "thank you.". "In a text message.". 1. There's the answer he feels as if he should deliver. "It wasn't very polite or sensitive. "I use my neck like my arm," Mendez says. But other than the tetra-amelia disorder, his son Rob was born a healthy baby boy. The day is designed by college coaches in order to get the most out of everyone's time. After a few minutes of conversation, he seemed like any other football coach having a beer on a Friday night. I can adjust to anything that's thrown my way. I agree it's a small percentage. Gradey Dick, a five-star Kansas commit, enjoyed one of the greatest shooting seasons in high school basketball history. I swear. He asks his quarterback for a hug. One thing the boy clearly didn't lack: confidence. And to just kill the pain," he says. "And the muscles in your neck are not supposed to be used that often. One player quit because of Mendez. The battery on Mendez's wheelchair is dead, so two Panthers push him onto the field. "I got it. For the last few minutes of our ride, we both keep quiet. Jan 31, 2023 4:00 PM PST. It showed him how much energy he draws from the kids. The green mile marker signs fly past on Highway 101. Now comes the opportunity to prove the school made a mistake. His head drops. Preston Gannaway for ESPN I mention that one of the themes I'm thinking about for his story is this idea of a beautiful mind. When the players met their new coach, the whispers began. "I was drinking to forget. After a few minutes of conversation, Cable believed he had his man. His friends stuffed pillows in his shirt and attached a board to the front of his chair so he could play goalie in street hockey tournaments. It took him more than a half hour - sometimes two steps up, one step down -- but he did it. I just want to be Coach Rob. 1 poison," he says. But I'm 30 years old and a JV high school football coach. "You know how Ironman gets in his suit and he just starts flying everywhere? Confirmation/Rejection emails will be sent out by 1:00 PM Thursday letting you know if you are awarded tickets. "Where you going, man?" Football coach without arms or legs inspires teamBorn without arms or legs, Rob Mendez was never able to play football, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his passion for the game as a coach.ESPN The more we talk that night the more one word keeps popping up: How. I haven't graduated college yet. Taking a bath. Doctors recommend surgery. I ask whether that thought bothers him. He can barely open his mouth. Melissa Feucht English Department Chair. At first, students and staffers did not quite know what to make of Robert, but it did not take him long to put their fears to rest. he yells. Mendez has made stops at many different schools across the Bay Area, including Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill, Calif. where he met Coach Tim Alvernaz. IN HIS 30 years, Mendez can't recall a single dream in which he has had arms or legs. Some of his plays even came from playing Madden. "Yes!" "I'm so proud of you. "It's only natural to never give up," Mendez said. I should have a wife by now. The battery on his wheelchair is dead, and he wants to charge it at school overnight. 31 years later, he's changing the football community with his coaching ability as the JV coach of Prospect High School in Saratoga, Calif. and inspiring the world with his story. Mendez was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, which left him without arms or legs. John Hersey High School Buffalo Grove High School Elk Grove High School Glenbrook South Rolling Meadows High School Saint Viator. I suggest we move to a lower table and make things easier. They just want to move, explore and live. "I appreciate you," Mendez says. Unofficial or official visit invites. He says he would consider prosthetics only if he ever became a father. The quarterback removes the cap from a blue dry erase pen and puts it in Mendez's mouth. More award-winning storytelling from SC Featured, One dog's remarkable journey to find a home, "Screw that," he says. And those kids gave me the feeling that I can do anything. "But I don't think about this the same way everybody else does," he says. ", Mendez leans forward in his chair. . Going to the bathroom. But he's always there for the kids. "That's what I'm talking about! We're going to fake it this way and then waggle out," he says. "We live and die. Come play a 9-hole scramble at Sunken Gardens in Sunnyvale on July 30th! For Rob, the message from his father was simple: Embrace your differences. I might take two steps forward and then one step back. Mendez tries to explain, but the kid doesn't get it. After 12 years of working, Prospect High School gave him that chance. He doesn't listen to the doctors like he should. "You have to believe," he says. We end up talking for nearly three hours. He demanded respect, eye contact and accountability. It's an accomplishment to the public because I have no arms and legs, but the reality is I'm not accomplished. I know what you're saying. A FEW MINUTES after our first beer, a bartender brings Mendez a plate of California rolls. And anyone who has a problem with that, prove them wrong.'" I lift him out of his chair and carry him to my car, buckling him into the passenger's seat. He despises the word "special.". He has scoliosis, which makes his spine look far more like an "S" than the "I." Rio Fujita Math Wizard. He can be reached at wayne.drehs@espn.com. Mendez says it started with the Madden video game. "It gives me this sense of independence." Preston Gannaway for ESPN. He insists he's fine, and we order beers. With a dream of one day becoming a head football coach, Mendez worked for years as an assistant at various schools, until he was finally given the opportunity hed been working for. You May Also Be Interested In Mendez was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare congenital disorder that prevents the formation of limbs during embryonic development. In high school, his friends organized a 32-team Madden tournament. When his friends went out for football his freshman year of high school, Rob became the team manager. How could someone who had never held a football teach a freshman how to throw, tackle or block? "It was just it was horrible," Bob says. Mendez doesn't buy it. "The one thing that I want people to see is just how hard work pays off," Mendez said. As the clock approaches 11 p.m., he looks at his empty glass and asks for another drink. He's a great guy and I'll go to the end of the earth for him.". His jaw dropped. "Honestly, when I first hired him at Sobrato High School, I knew he was something special. In a little more than 12 hours, Prospect will play for the league JV championship. That's how I feel in my chair," he says. "By the time I was a senior in high school I was wearing a headset with the coaches and listening to them," he said. And those kids gave me the feeling that I can do anything." Keep your heads up. They wanted Bob to see other babies born with disabilities. The other kids are special, too. But I don't know what else to say. Now comes the opportunity to prove the school made a mistake. "When I first met him, he blew me away with his personality," Prospect Football Varsity Head Coach Mike Cable said. "The Sobrato loss still bothers me," he says in February. Practice starts in a few days. Who says I can't?'". "It's 37 stretch, right? He is 50 pounds of head, neck, torso and waist. He scoffs. Rob is no different.". He's meeting me at the bar. "I'm not going to let that happen. How are you going to get there?". Eventually, he became the head coach of. Mendez looks up as the quarterback's pass sails overhead. "They gave me the feeling of being the helper. His torso pushes against his belt. He says thank you. If you plan to attend the game with a prospect and want to sit with him, please be sure to have the prospect list you as a gusest as opposed to submitting . "I like the way I am, really," he says. Meanwhile, Sports Illustrated currently ranks Manning as the No. He can be stubborn. I can adjust to anything that's thrown my way. This is one of the worst falls. "I can guarantee you there is someone with no arms and legs living in the mountains somewhere with a whole different story who isn't as active as we are. And he knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. IT'S THE BIGGEST weekend of the year in Gilroy, California, with more than 100,000 people visiting for the annual garlic festival. I mention that one of the themes I'm thinking about for his story is this idea of a beautiful mind. One dog's remarkable journey to find a home I can work with people. He even got to call some plays. It's society that imposes that grief. A class of 2021 recruit, Buddin was considered a four-star prospect out of high school and a top 40 linebacker in the country, according to 247 Sports. "But even before he could talk, I said, 'Somewhere, somebody is going to open a door for this kid and he's going to shine. As much as he doesn't want this syndrome to define him, at the same time there's a part of him that loves the fact that it sort of does. So I try not to complain. I don't focus on it. Along the way, Cable invited Mendez's two best players to move to varsity. I'm lazy. Holding court, triggering laughs and helping people realize for a few minutes that a man in a wheelchair without arms and legs is just like anyone else. Mendez hopes to someday have the opportunity to coach varsity. His friends stuffed pillows in his shirt and attached a board to the front of his chair so he could play goalie in street hockey tournaments. I'd completely forgotten that Mendez can't feed himself. Nor did he and Josie have any idea how to take care of this baby. So I try not to complain. Tolliver, Malachi i, e Easter, Noah ( So.) Pratima Sherpa's Dream Preston Gannaway for ESPN. How did someone who has never thrown a ball, caught a pass or tackled anyone become a head coach? ONE WEEK LATER, Prospect finishes its season 8-2 with a 19-13 victory over Yerba Buena. "I'm not going to lie. Later, she would cover Rob in blankets when they went in public. "Oh whatever," Mendez answers. "I just wanted to coach football.". He runs Eight Laces Consulting where he specializes in helping coaches nationwide in their job search process. And that's special because sometimes in this world, on a day-to-day basis, I wish I could do more. You hear stories about people with cancer, fighting for their lives. Earlier in the day, Mendez flew home from Las Vegas, a 48-hour escape before the insanity of the season begins. I am currently a senior at Texas Community High School and I will be attending college in the fall semester of 2009. He absorbed everything he could. "It first actually came from a friend challenging me at an 8th grade dance," Mendez said. 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