Coach Roger Gruneisen's thoughts on Black Shoes & White Shoestrings

Coach Roger Gruneisen with our 2018 Freshmen team during his visit this fall

 

We were fortunate to have Coach Roger Gruneisen with us for a practice at Mercer County this fall. Coach Gruneisen was my boss at Paris HS. He also won two state titles as the head football coach at Trinity HS in Louisville, KY.

Here is what Coach Gruneisen said about Black Shoes & White Shoestrings:

  I loved it because it is real, not a reality show!

I had the privilege and pleasure of having David on my staff for four years at Paris High School from 1988-1991.  His love for the game of football was never in doubt.  He grew up as a coaches son and eventually was smitten.  His book reflects, in print, his respect and admiration not only for the game but for the men who coach it.  Every coach takes bits and pieces from other coaches to help them form their own philosophy.  Coaches also enjoy sitting around talking football in general.  David’s book brings you inside the football office with the men who have inspired him, who he has borrowed ideas from, and men he has sat around with and talked football.


Again, what David writes about is real people coaching a real game played by real young men!

You can also read about Coach Gruneisen in the book. The buy button is at the top of this page. Put it under the tree for the football fans in your family!

Xenith... the helmet & shoulder pad of the future

2019 will be my 28th season as a head coach. One of the best decisions for our teams, both at Mason & Mercer County, has been our choice to go with Xenith helmets.

Xenith operates with a shock absorber system as opposed to a padded system. The fit is outstanding and the protective qualities of the helmet are exceptional.

Our kids are already fired up about the new Xenith Shadow that will come out in 2019. You can see a preview of it here:  Xenith Shadow

Ron Tanner is our Xenith rep. Ron played on Urban Meyer's Ohio State National Championship Team and he brings that same standard of excellence to Xenith on a daily basis.

As coaches begin to make purchases for 2019, please contact Ron at rtanner@xenith.com. You will be impressed with their helmets and shoulder pads. They have also developed some bells and whistles that will appeal to players in the 21st century.

If I can answer any questions, email me at coachdavidbuchanan@gmail.com.

Check out Xenith.... it will be great for your kids and your program!