Bellard, Emory 1971-08-17

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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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