By Coach Carey
BIO:
A graduate of Central Bucks West High School, Mike Carey captained the team as a senior, a year that saw him win the school’s first Maxwell Award. After graduation, Mike accepted a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh where he started three years at center and captained his team as a senior. That year he was named an AP All-American and played in the All-American Bowl. Mike later signed a pro contract with the Oakland Raiders.
Mike Carey recently accepted a position as defensive coordinator/offensive line coach/assistant strength coach at Archbishop Wood. In his final blog, coach Carey talks about the progression of events that led to his decision and also reflects back on his involvement in football as a member of the media. A special thanks to coach Carey for his immense contributions to SuburbanOneSports.com over the years.
In this 12thedition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach takes a closer look at some of the coaching vacancies that have occurred since the final week of the season and also takes a look at the state’s semifinal and final games.
In this 11th edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach takes an in-depth look at Friday night’s District One Class AAAA final between North Penn and Ridley.
In this 10th edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach shares his thoughts on last week’s playoff action and also takes a look ahead at this week’s games.
In this ninth edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach takes a look at the disappointing showing of SOL teams in the opening week of the District One AAAA Tournament. He also shares his thoughts on the second round SOL showdown pitting Neshaminy against North Penn, the lone SOL survivors after week one.
In this special edition of 'The Way I See It' (a repeat of a popular blog from last fall), Coach Carey shares his expertise to both parents and athletes regarding the right way to go about pursuing a college scholarship.
In this seventh edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach takes a closer look at last week’s SOS.com Game of the Week pitting Pennsbury against Abington. He also gives his take on several of the key showdowns in the final week of the regular season.
In this sixth edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach takes a closer look at SOS.com’s Game of the Week which pitted Council Rock North against Neshaminy. He also addresses the question of how to change the culture of a team in the second of a regular feature that will include questions from coaches.
In this fifth edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach reflects on Council Rock South’s big win over Abington and takes a look at several key games this week. He also addresses the issue of off-the-field time management in the first of a regular feature that will include questions from coaches.
In the fourth edition of Coach Carey’s blog, ‘The Way I See It,’ the former coach takes a look at the season as it enters week six. He also addresses the present playoff format that forces teams advancing deep into the post-season to play as many as 18 games in a season.