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Levi Rogers named head coach of Lincoln County High School football team – The Interior Journal
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Levi Rogers named head coach of Lincoln County High School football team – The Interior Journal

Levi Rogers named head coach of Lincoln County High School football team

Published on Thursday, August 8, 2024, 16:40

By: Casey Roberts

Contributing Author

As Lincoln County High School prepares for the 2024 football season, the Patriots are excited to welcome Levi Rogers as their new head coach. Rogers, a Lincoln County native and former player, brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the community, making his return to Lincoln County a homecoming of sorts.

Levi Rogers’ career as a football player began right here in Lincoln County. “I was born and raised here, played for Larry French for four years and graduated in 2008,” Rogers recalls. “I started here as an assistant and now I’ve come back as the head coach.”

Along the way, he has gained valuable experience in various programs, including Casey County, Southwestern and Garrard County. “I’ve put in a lot of time, traveled a lot and coached with a lot of great people. I finally have the opportunity to come back here this year and it’s great.”

Season preparations

Rogers and his team have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. “We’ve been focused on getting everything together since there’s a new offense, a new scheme and a new coaching staff,” Rogers explained. “It started in February with weight training to get everyone on the same page and participating. The players seem to believe in it and have fun doing it, which is exciting.”

Coaching philosophy

Rogers’ coaching philosophy is rooted in basic football principles. “I have an old-school mindset that focuses on blocking and tackling,” he said. “The teams that block and tackle the best are usually the ones that win. Whether it’s power football or spread football, it comes down to getting the fundamentals right.”

Challenges and solutions

One of the biggest challenges Rogers expects this season is dealing with adversity. “We don’t have a lot of experience with returning players, so facing in-game adversity at the college level is something new for a lot of our guys,” he noted. “We need to see which players can handle pressure and make the right decisions when it matters most.”

management

Rogers is optimistic about his team’s potential leaders. “We have a decent senior class and a great junior class,” he said. “Grady Foster and Matthew Sneed, two of our linemen, have stepped into leadership roles. Cash Smith, a talented player, has also stood out, as have Bob Floyd and Johnny Atkins. Those guys consistently put in a lot of work and are great role models for their teammates.”

Offensive and defensive approach

On offense, Rogers plans to build everything on the spread formation, with some two-back formations. “We want to find out what we’re good at and what players we can rely on,” he said. “On defense, we’re going to be versatile and aggressive, giving our opponents different fronts and coverages. The key is not to overload the players with information this first year.”

Team chemistry

Rogers is pleased with the chemistry within the team. “The players communicate well with each other and get along well both on and off the field,” he said. “We’ve also seen an increase in player numbers recently, which shows that word is getting out about the positive changes we’re making.”

The significance of the Death Valley Bowl

As the season opener against Garrard County approaches, Rogers stresses the importance of getting off to a strong start. “Getting off to a good start is extremely important for momentum and confidence,” he said. “The Death Valley Bowl is always packed and there’s a great atmosphere. We’re excited and ready to go.”

Community support

Rogers recognizes the critical role community support plays in the team’s success. “Lincoln County always supports its programs, whether they win or lose,” he said. “We appreciate the community involvement and want to recreate the days when it was difficult to get to games because they were so crowded.”

Assistant Coach

Rogers is proud of his coaching staff, many of whom have strong ties to Lincoln County football. “Almost all of our coaches have played here or coached here at some point,” he said. “Chase Marcum is our defensive coordinator and helps with the offensive line. Bryson Yaden helps with the skill positions and the secondary. Doug McQueen handles the linebackers and JV offensive line. Daniel Foster runs the offensive line and Dean Wilks has been coaching here for over 20 years. Our staff is made up of guys from Lincoln County and we have great continuity.”

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