Listen "Back to His Roots - Introducing Seneca Valley's New Head Varsity Football Coach, Don Barclay"
Episode Synopsis
“Seneca Valley has always been home to me,” said Don Barclay, head varsity football coach. In this episode, Coach Barclay, reflects on his journey from a student-athlete at Seneca Valley to his collegiate career and eight seasons in the NFL. Now back to where it all began, Coach Barclay shares his vision for the football program, and how he’s working to build a culture of commitment, resilience and community pride, setting a foundation for long-term success.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEWAn overview of Coach Barclay's background, including his time in the NFLOffseason trainingCoaching staffGame preparation, both physically and mentally Overall goals for the season and organizationOverviewSPECIAL GUESTMr. Don Barclay, Seneca Valley's Head Varsity Football CoachMr. Barclay, a 2007 Seneca Valley graduate and former NFL player, brings both experience and hometown pride to his new role as head varsity football coach. After a standout collegiate career at West Virginia University and eight seasons in the NFL, he returns to his roots with a passion for developing a program that values academics, athletic growth and community involvement. Coach Barclay plans to emphasize speed, quickness, and agility on the field while fostering academic excellence and character off it. A dedicated husband and father of three, he is proud to raise his family in Seneca Valley and give back to the district that shaped him.
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