Before he was head coach, he was
assistant coach at the same school for
four years under Matt Mclees, who
is now the Athletic Director. Mclees
who coached from 1991-2006 paved
the way for Stanley’s future success.
Stanley continues to coach today
because he wants to give the same
football experiences he had once to
now the younger generation.
According to NYJets.com, Stanley
played Wide Receiver for the Stony
Brook University Seawolves and
earned a degree in History.
do not gloat. Instead, Stanley reminds
the players to be focused on the next
week’s game.
Stanley’s idea of a “successful
team” is one that pays attention to
detail, is selfless and works hard.
Stanley’s strategy for the playoffs will
be the same as the season; to be poised
and focused.
Stanley can easily turn the switch
from teacher to coach because,
“Coaching is teaching one-hundred
percent,” he said.
When the Seahawks play a game,
they focus on one snap at a time. After
they win a game, regardless of the
score, the coach makes sure his players
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