Bellard, Emory 1971-08-17
Mr. Bellard, who was on the University of Texas coaching staff at the time of the interview, briefly reviews his career as a football coach and discusses his attitudes toward the nature of coaching.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Emory Bellard
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Date: August 17, 1971
Location: Austin, Texas
Interviewer: Perry McWilliams
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Playing football at Southwest Texas State University, 1947-49,
Review of coaching positions held,
Coaching record at Breckenridge and San Angelo high schools,
Distinctive character of West Texas football examined,
The coach's image discussed,
Bear Bryant, Vince Lombardi, Bud Wilkinson, Darrell Royal mentioned,
Coach's use of motivation,
Coach-player ideal relationship described,
The coach's choice and use of models to emulate,
Problems with and definition of innovation
Tape 1, Side 2:
Social changes' relation to athletic discipline,
Drug situation mentioned,
Philosophy of discipline outlined,
The individual character of discipline problems
Range Dates: 1947-1971
Bulk Dates: 1947-1971
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