ve to earn it from him, because you will not get it any other way. “Hebelieved desire and preparation determined success whether on the football field or on thebusiness field.”(Lombardi Jr. 1)“In 1968, he resigned as head coach of the Green Bay Packers. He instead becamethe manger.”(Klein 107) Lombardi redesigned the Press Box at Lambeau Field to have asound proof room in the corner. This was so he could yell at the team, and no one willhear but himself and the selected few with him. That way what is said stays in the room.He transformed the Packers into a powerhouse-full of glory and pride. “Lombardi was lastof the old breed. He emphasizes teamwork, character, loyalty, discipline, andobedience.”(Jones 82)Vince could survive today’s harsh football career. He’s flexible as a coach which isa must in today’s game. Vince is widely regard as one often greatest coach is sports today,he is a model of excellence for the other coach out there. Lombardi takes completeresponsibility for his team action on as well off the field, and he also cares for his players.He treats them with such admiration and love as if they were is own son. Vince Lombardiis a great man with a great sense of coaching that was before his time. In 1971 Vince wasput in the Hall of Fame. “He has an uncanny ability to motivate and has a drive forsuccess.”(Lombardi Jr. 1) On June 24, 1970 Vince was put in to a hospital at Georgetown University in D.C. after having pains in the abdominal. After 12 hours ofsurgery they found he had terminal cancer of the intestinal. On September 3, 1970 at7:20am Vince died with his wife Marie at his side. He has influenced many of today’scoaches not only in football but in all other kinds of sports as well. This paper is the property of NetEssays.Net Copyright 1999-2002...
