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Danny Arnold, Floyd Keith, Gary Korhonen
Danny Arnold
Director, PLEX Sports & Rehab
Why you should know him? Danny Arnold is
the Director of all operations for Plex Sports & Rehab. Together with
his staff, Danny Arnold is recognized as the leader in providing innovative
training and Transitional Sports Therapy (TST) to help athletes reach their
fullest potential. He has been able to design and implement intense and
effective training and rehabilitation programs that have provided unparalleled
gains for his athletes.
Arnold has performed original research and has personally worked with thousands
of athletes, from Heisman and Outland Trophy winners to NFL and NBA All-Pro’s.
All of Arnold’s programs are the products of extensive study of athletic
conditioning, strength and speed techniques, and applied experience in the United
States and formally known Soviet Union.
All the programs are continually researched for the precise motions, intensity
levels, duration and intervals of workout that will help athletes reach their
full potential.
Another key to Arnold’s success can be attributed to his
extensive involvement with orthopedic surgeons, physical and occupational therapists,
coaches, pro-scouts, past and current professional athletes, athletic trainers
and exercise physiologists.
Arnold is also a contributing writer for American Football Monthly. His past
articles can be found online at www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com or in future
issues of AFM.
What they are saying? “Danny
Arnold makes the best even better.” -
NFL scout
Floyd Keith
Executive Director, BCA
Why you should know him? Floyd Keith was
appointed to the position of Executive Director of the Black Coaches Association
on March 12, 2001. The BCA is a non-profit organization whose primary
purpose is to foster the growth and development of minorities at all levels
of sports, both nationally and internationally. Keith spearheaded the
organization’s move to its new National Headquarters in Indianapolis,
Ind. While in office, he has organized a collaborative effort “Equity
in Hiring” for head coaching and administrative athletic positions
between the BCA, Minorities Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA),
Minorities Opportunities Interest Committee (MOIC) and Operation PUSH.
The BCA is committed to creating a positive enlightened environment and common
grounds where issues can be examined closely, debated sincerely, and resolved
honestly. The BCA’s focus envelopes the concerns of its colleagues in professional
sports, NCAA (Division I, II, and III), NAIA (Division I and II), junior college
and high school levels.
The BCA was founded in 1988, and the membership was extended to all coaches.
Throughout the BCA’s 15-year history, the organization has been at the
forefront of the effort to enhance the employment opportunities and professional
development of the minority professional.
What they are saying? “I feel that Floyd Keith and the BCA have made excellent
progress in creating professional opportunities for minority coaches. Floyd is
a good friend and a great man.” - Bill Mallory, retired coaching legend
Gary Korhonen
Head Coach, Richards High School (Oak Lawn, Ill.)
Why you should
know him? With an 8-0 first round playoff win over Thornton Fractional
South (Lansing, Ill.) on October 31, 2003, Gary Korhonen improved his
overall coaching record to 269-79.
Under Korhonen, Oak Lawn Richards, a public school located in Chicago, has made
the playoffs in each of the past 19 seasons (the most of any school in the state
of Illinois in classes 5A-8A), which is more than Mt. Carmel’s Frank Lenti
(16). Korhonen’s team outscored its last three opponents of the 2003 regular
season 131-14.
Oak Lawn Richards, which has never lost a first round playoff game in over 20
years, has also captured two state championships and has never suffered two consecutive
losses since 1984. Korhonen’s squad enjoyed a 34-game winning streak from
1988-90 and has recorded nine undefeated seasons.
Coach Korhonen has sent over 230 athletes on to play college football, including
80 to NCAA Division I, 41 to Division II, and four to the NFL. He has coached
22 all-state athletes
Gary Kohornen’s Staff
Joe Mendez - Offensive Line
Frank Salvatori - Defensive Line
Rick Pratl - Linebackers
Steve Fleming - Offensive Coordinator
Jim Bolhuis - Defensive Coordinator
What they are saying? “Coach Gary Korhonen is totally devoted to his Football
program and players. He has influenced many young men in a most positive manner.I
actually believe that God made coach Gary Korhonen to coach football at Richards
High School.” - Skip Pearson, Richards High School supporter