Post by marinersmedia on May 29, 2010 8:07:16 GMT -5
Coach Simpson Discusses the Mariner Way and Tough Road Game at Richmond
BALTIMORE, MD (May 28, 2010) – We use catch phrases such as character, integrity, loyalty, commitment, and “paying the price”. But, in what context do they really mean anything? Are they as black and white as the paper and ink they are printed on? Few use those terms as a true foundation for building an organization. Others muddy the waters and mold them into to what benefits their agenda. Still others have no concept of what they truly mean.
Arthur Freed, one of the leading creators of film musicals, and helped shape many careers such as Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, once stated, “Don't try to be different. Just be good. To be good is different enough.” Those are very simple words with a powerful message.
After the 2008 season, we set out to change the culture of Indoor Football in Baltimore. After two lackluster seasons, something had to give in order to get better talent on the field and more people in the stands. The “Mariner Way” was created. It was the frame work we used to bring in talented people both on the field and on our staff. We borrowed ideas from other successful franchises and created some of our own along the way. We knew that we could create an organization with “NFL” type professionalism without having an “NFL” budget. We wanted to be good, solid and successful. We didn’t have to recreate the wheel. We just needed to do it right.
Character, integrity and such really do mean something to the Mariners. They are the foundation on which we have built this organization. I have seen the dark side of sports and I have made it very clear that I would not “Sell my soul” to win at any cost. My soul belongs to God. I wanted to prove that you can build a championship team by doing it the right way. Not by muddying the waters. We still have some work to do to accomplish that goal.
As we head into this weekend’s contest in Richmond, I am reminded of how proud I am of being a Mariner and being surrounded by people in this organization who are likeminded from the ownership down to the volunteers. We are a family. We have our disagreements and occasional confrontations. However, when the chips are down, we go to battle for one another.
I am also reminded that Richmond has a solid football team. Our four point win was not only the result of a great goal line stand but, it was the result of “home field” advantage. We won’t have the luxury of being at home and we face a team with a three game winning streak. Coach Gunnings has done a good job turning the Raiders around. It is very simple for us; focus on what we do best. The challenge of securing a playoff spot sets squarely on our shoulders. That’s exactly where we want it to be.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.
BALTIMORE, MD (May 28, 2010) – We use catch phrases such as character, integrity, loyalty, commitment, and “paying the price”. But, in what context do they really mean anything? Are they as black and white as the paper and ink they are printed on? Few use those terms as a true foundation for building an organization. Others muddy the waters and mold them into to what benefits their agenda. Still others have no concept of what they truly mean.
Arthur Freed, one of the leading creators of film musicals, and helped shape many careers such as Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, once stated, “Don't try to be different. Just be good. To be good is different enough.” Those are very simple words with a powerful message.
After the 2008 season, we set out to change the culture of Indoor Football in Baltimore. After two lackluster seasons, something had to give in order to get better talent on the field and more people in the stands. The “Mariner Way” was created. It was the frame work we used to bring in talented people both on the field and on our staff. We borrowed ideas from other successful franchises and created some of our own along the way. We knew that we could create an organization with “NFL” type professionalism without having an “NFL” budget. We wanted to be good, solid and successful. We didn’t have to recreate the wheel. We just needed to do it right.
Character, integrity and such really do mean something to the Mariners. They are the foundation on which we have built this organization. I have seen the dark side of sports and I have made it very clear that I would not “Sell my soul” to win at any cost. My soul belongs to God. I wanted to prove that you can build a championship team by doing it the right way. Not by muddying the waters. We still have some work to do to accomplish that goal.
As we head into this weekend’s contest in Richmond, I am reminded of how proud I am of being a Mariner and being surrounded by people in this organization who are likeminded from the ownership down to the volunteers. We are a family. We have our disagreements and occasional confrontations. However, when the chips are down, we go to battle for one another.
I am also reminded that Richmond has a solid football team. Our four point win was not only the result of a great goal line stand but, it was the result of “home field” advantage. We won’t have the luxury of being at home and we face a team with a three game winning streak. Coach Gunnings has done a good job turning the Raiders around. It is very simple for us; focus on what we do best. The challenge of securing a playoff spot sets squarely on our shoulders. That’s exactly where we want it to be.
For more information about the Baltimore Mariners go to www.baltimoremariners.com.