Vince D’Adamo: What is the No. 1 thing that keeps you coming back to coaching every season?
Kyle Hofmann: It’s the relationship with the extraordinary young men and coaches in our program that drives me everyday. I truly look forward to the opportunity to be with them something like 300 out of 365 days a year. It is such a blessing to witness their accomplishments everyday on and off the field. I demand so much of their time and energy and they respond with a positive attitude. They make so many sacrifices to contribute to what we are building here at Vintage High School and it doesn't go unnoticed by me. They motivate and increase my desire to be great everyday through their actions.
D’Adamo: Beyond wins and losses, what is your vision for the Vintage High football program?
Hofmann: My vision for the Vintage football program is for it to be a catalyst to breed success for these young men in their lives throughout high school and beyond. I can’t wait to see them in the years to come graduating from college or trade schools, getting married, being great husbands and fathers, and eventually being positive role models in our community.
D’Adamo: Besides the Xs and Os of coaching, how important is it to be able to relate to kids?
Hofmann: I think it’s extremely important. X's and O's can only take you so far. It’s investing in these young men's lives on and off the field that ultimately means the most. As I'm getting older and hopefully wiser I can feel my role transitioning from more of an "older brother" to somewhat a father figure in the lives of those that are needing it. Getting to know each individual player as much as possible and being able to communicate with them is huge is determining what each one needs.
D’Adamo: Within your family who have been the most influential people?
Hofmann: My parents were hands down the most influential members of my family. They never accepted anything other than my best from me. They both led my brother and I by example in everything. They are both extremely intelligent and combine that with relentless hard work.
D’Adamo: Name a historical figure, dead or alive, in or out of sports you would most like to meet.
Hofmann: I think it would be Nick Saban, the head football coach at Alabama. I just wish I could totally immerse myself in his life for like a year. He finds a way to be the best leader of an football organization while not compromising his family time or values.
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