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Time of India
14 hours ago
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- Time of India
"I know he's proud': Brian Schottenheimer channels father Marty Schottenheimer's legacy as he takes command of Dallas Cowboys
Brian Schottenheimer (via Getty Images) Brian Schottenheimer has come to the Dallas Cowboys' head job with a mix of personal belief and professional drive, both of which go back to his deceased father, iconic NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer. The Cowboys enter 2025 under new management, with Brian Schottenheimer at the head of a historic franchise with expectations reaching for the stars and a dominant legacy to live up to. New Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer starts NFL career with father's philosophy and emotional drive Brian Schottenheimer might be a new NFL head coach, but the roots he brings with him to the Dallas Cowboys are firmly planted in time spent learning under the tutelage of one of football's most respected minds—his father, Marty Schottenheimer. Respected for his no-nonsense attitude and stubborn devotion to fundamentals, Marty Schottenheimer presided over 205 NFL victories as a head coach and left behind more than a playbook. This is Brian Schottenheimer's first year as an NFL head coach, but his football résumé is decades long. At the age of 50, he has been steeped in the game almost his entire life, playing quarterback in college and working as offensive coordinator for several teams. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anvisa aprova solução para ajudar a reduzir gordura visceral da barriga em 7 dias! Você Mais Saudável Hoje Saiba Mais Undo Now, he inherits "America's Team" when the Cowboys are in need of both direction and identity. Brian Schottenheimer: It's Important to Recharge | Dallas Cowboys 2025 "I'm obviously a father of two amazing kids," Brian Schottenheimer said. "Talked to my mom and I know [my dad] is looking down on me." As Dallas concluded structured team activities and minicamp, the culture change under Brian Schottenheimer's regime was already taking effect. His focus on connection, clarity, and character had already resonated with players and coaches. Veterans had characterized the offseason atmosphere as charged but disciplined, while rookie players welcomed his hands-on style and blunt honesty. "I know he's proud," he said. "I miss him. I would tell him that I used all the life lessons he taught me, not just about football but about life and being a good man and a good husband and a good father. I think I'm doing OK for myself. I appreciate you making me get teared up!" With training camp set to open in Oxnard, California, shortly, the emotional significance of the time isn't lost on Schottenheimer. This year's Father's Day is personal as well as a source of professional inspiration. For Cowboys Nation, the belief is that the new era not only yields sentimental worth but also actual success on the field. Also read: Brian Schottenheimer offers optimistic update on Micah Parsons as contract dispute continues And this year, for Brian, it provides a little more than that: the opportunity to lead with purpose, guided by the memory of a father who showed him what it really means to coach—and to care.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Nervous' Cowboys Coach Reveals 'At Peace' Moment
'Nervous' Cowboys Coach Reveals 'At Peace' Moment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has been getting down to business in his first NFL offseason in the big seat, and he appears to have everything rolling as the team now breaks up for six weeks before training camp. Advertisement But it has been a whirlwind six months for the first-time head coach, and while he has been around the franchise for the last couple of seasons, things are a little different when you are "the" guy. And as minicamp concluded, Schottenheimer was asked if there were a story he would tell his late father, Marty, if he were still here today. 'Obviously an emotional family, and I was really nervous going into the press conference, big moment, you've been waiting for your whole life," Schottenheimer said. "So Jerry [Jones] and Stephen walked me down and I saw my family, but when I turned the corner, I saw the players, all the players that were here, and he would know the fact that all those players showed up, that I'm doing it the right way. "I'm doing it through connection, through love, juice, and energy, and that actually calmed me down, it really did. I was nervous and excited at the same time. When I saw those players waiting for me right around the corner, it totally put me at peace, so that was cool.' Dallas Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer and Jerry Jones.© Tim Heitman-Imagn Images That is the togetherness, the relationships that Schotty has built with players in the past couple of seasons, bearing fruit. Advertisement He was nervous walking to his introductory press conference, but when he saw the players standing there, seemingly as a big vote of confidence, he was "at peace," and that tells you a lot about what he's building at The Star. Not only from his viewpoint, but also from the players' view as well - they are bought in. Even at that early stage, everyone was pulling in the same direction, and that connection and relationship the locker room has with their new head coach has been the driving force behind what has been a successful offseason for Schotty. And we imagine his father, Marty, is smiling down on his son as he forges his own path as an NFL head coach. Advertisement Related: Dallas Trade For Dak Backup Has Cowboys Backflipping With Joy Related: Cowboys' Dak Prescott Guarantees New Micah Parsons Contract Will Get Done This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
