Ten Questions: Auburn Coach Gordon Elliott
Coach Gordon Elliott has been at Auburn High School for the last six seasons. Coach Elliott teaches A.P. Government and Civics. He attended Lake Washington High School, and played football for the University of Puget Sound. Last season, Coach Elliott took his players to the first round of the 3A Championships.
1.“How long have you been coaching?”
"I started in 1977."
2.“What is your favorite part about coaching?”
"Friday nights."
3.“What players or teams (offense, defense, special teams) are you expecting big things from this season?
"We will be young on both sides of the ball. We will start 5-6 sophomores. We will probably be a little more experienced on offense. I would expect Jeff Gouveia to be one of the better players around. He was 1st team all-league last year at Running back and Linebacker."
4.“Who, or what, do you see as your main competition next season?”
"We are coming back to the North division of the SPSL. I have not seen many of the teams play the past two seasons. The Kent schools are always tough as well as Tahoma and Federal Way."
5."What has been your most defining moment as a head football coach?"
"Making the state semi-final game in 2006."
6."What was the most rewarding event of last season?"
"Returning to the state playoffs after losing an outstanding group of Seniors."
7.“What is the hardest part of coaching?”
"Getting student-athletes to be responsible and accountable when they are not asked to be in other parts of their lives."
8.“Who do you consider to be your role model?”
"My wife."
9.“What is your favorite hobby outside of sports?”
"Walking, reading."
10.“Do you have a pre-game routine, and if so, what is it?”
"No real routine."Bonus question: "What do you want your players to walk away from your program with?"
"A feeling of having been apart of something successful and bigger than the individuals involved."
Extra Points | Which school has the biggest home-field football advantage?
We asked readers which school has the biggest home-field football advantage.
Some responses:
Auburn | Troy Field in Auburn is a great stadium with great tradition. The name was changed to Auburn Memorial Stadium when Auburn Riverside opened, but the locals and "old-timers" still refer to the place as Troy Field. Big home stands with a tunnel at the 50-yard line is impressive. The visitors must enter and exit their locker rooms under the student and band section of the field. The Trojans practice there every day and the "old school" turf is fast. Very few places compare. The Trojans are on a four-year unbeaten streak on the friendly confines. The crowds are big and the steep seating makes them seem very loud. It's a great setting for a high-school football game. — Kent Rodseth
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