Williams, Preniss 2004-12-08
Preniss Williams talks about his involvement in high school and college athletic programs. He discusses his career coaching high school athletics in Lubbock and Sealy, Texas
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Preniss Williams
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Date: December 08, 2004
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:05:27
Abstract
Introduction, Background, Attended school in Lubbock, His mother’s view on education, Interested in athletics, Considered attending college, Played high school football, Differences between teams, Traveling, Success of the program, Academics at Dunbar High School, Quality of education, Teachers’ interest in students, Taught life lessons, College experiences, Independence and personal responsibility, College athletic programs, Won a National Championship, Positions and plays, Decided to pursue coaching, Opportunities in college, Influenced by junior year, Applied for coaching positions, Consequences of his knee injury, Coached in Sealy, Texas, Coached multiple sports, Responsibilities of the job, Experience working with youth, Differences in coaching system, Divisions of coaching, Responsibilities of each position, Benefits of the system, Successful first season of coaching, Transportation of athletes, Taught class in high school, Academic aspect of job, Eligibility requirements, Quality of education, Wanted to teach at a different school, Applied to coach in Lubbock, Distance from his wife, Moved to Lubbock, Coached at Dunbar High School, Dunbar community, Relationships with co-workers, Programs for youth, Influence of integration, Extra-curricular activities, Experiences as an assistant football coach, Became head track coach, Basketball program, Football program, Growth of the track program, Interview ends abruptly
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