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Kyle Godfrey’s decision to step down as head coach of the Apple Valley football team was a tough one to make, but also quite simple.
Godfrey, a father of four, mulled the decision and was at ease stepping away knowing who his replacement would be.
After joining Frank Pulice’s coaching staff at Apple Valley in 2004, Robert Meras has been appointed the head coach.
Knowing Meras would be taking control of the helm helped Godfrey feel at ease.
“Football-wise, nothing is going to change, the core values are going to stay the same with his twist on it,” Godfrey said. “He’s going to bring a physical edge to the program, for sure. The program is in really good hands and is going to continuously get better as long as he has anything to do with the program. Meras does a lot of behind-the-scenes things, background work that he doesn’t always get acknowledged for. Those details are important.”
Godfrey announced his decision to the team earlier in the week. It was something they understood and respected, Godfrey said. Now, it’s time to focus on his family, as all four of his children are under the age of 10.
“It was big for me to talk to all the kids, because the relationships that you build and the rapport that you have with the kids, to me, is more important than the overall football thing,” Godfrey said. “I think those relationships are going to mean a lot to me and hopefully I can still continue those. I don’t see that really changing. Being a head coach isn’t easy. I don’t think a lot of people understand that.”
Meras has been the driving force of Apple Valley’s attack for the past 12 seasons as the offensive coordinator. He credits his wife, Natalie, and three kids, for their support leading to his new gig.
Apple Valley offensive coordinator Robert Meras, right, celebrates after Zyron Belcher’s…
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Author : Victorville Daily Press
Publish date : 2024-04-08 22:59:23
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