thletic Conference (MEAC).
             In closing, Coach Terry Beauford believes in positive reinforcement of his players. Though he puts in an average of eighty hours per week, which is twice as much as the typical businessman, he never releases his frustration on his players. He has their best interest at heart. That's why he motivates them to excel academically as well as athletically by setting goals for themselves, and instilling in them a excellent work ethic. To end the interview, I asked coach Beauford if it was worth it; his reply was, "I wouldn't have it any other way!"
             In his 28 year of coaching, nine years and eight championships at Hampton University, Coach Joseph Taylor has accomplished many things. Along the way, he has developed several philosophies and achieved a great status among his peers, which has expanded his coaching style to include ethics and values in his football program.
             Coach Taylor began the interview by getting clear what his priorities are. He is in the business of assisting his players on becoming champions on and off the playing field. A citation of this philosophy is, "Treat a man as his is, and he will be. Treat a man as he could be, and he will become." Coach Terry Beauford, offensive line coach, first expressed this philosophy to me. However, at that time I did not know that he adopted this perspective from a higher authority. It was then I noticed the patriarchal way in which Coach Taylor runs his team. While he respects his players, and is there if he is needed, Coac
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