West Catholic football coach Brian Fluck led the Burrs to the playoffs last year as his team is the District XII and Philadelphia League champions as well as the Philadelphia Blue Catholic league winners in 2007 and 2006. Fluck, who is entering his 18th season with the Burrs, reveals to Coaches Aid what it takes to be a dedicated team.
photo credit: Cauls of burrsfootball.com
Coaches Aid: What contributed to your team’s win last year?
Brian Fluck: We had tremendous team speed. We had good offense and defense— they were good at clogging the holes. Experience from winning the past two years helped.
CA: What was it like for you and your team to win District XII championships last year?
BF: Tremendous—that was our number one goal to reach first, and then move to the next.
CA: How did your team react?
BF: They celebrated at first and then we refocused on the next goal…the state championships.
CA: What did you tell the team after losing, 35-34, the AA state championship game?
BF: One game doesn’t tell a whole season. We went in for a win and fell six inches short. I still think we are the best team.
CA: How is your team looking this year?
BF: We have seven returning defensive and four returning offensive players. I have high expectations.
CA: What are your goals this season?
BF: Keeping them healthy and focused—our three goals are to win the league, district, and state champions. Win one and move to the next.
CA: Who are your top players?
BF: Jake Zuzek, he is a division one player. Dante Dickens, he led the team last year in tackles.
CA: Who is your biggest competitor in the league?
BF: Archbishop Carroll.
CA: As of last year, the public league and Catholic league combined to make up District XII. How do you think the Catholic league compares to the public league?
BF: We have tremendous coaches across the board. I think there is tremendous talent all around.
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