Avon a long time ago was said to be called A Valley Of Neighbors (A-V-O-N). New coaches wanted the kids to believe in something to fight for and protect. Becoming more of a community than individuals as athletes. A "Protect your own" mindset
On 1/26/2024 at 11:49 AM, 1st_and_10 said:
The Avon mantra for a long time in the late 80s-late 90s was "defend the valley". It appears the Coach Gibson and his Staff have brought back that slogan.
The idea of "Defend the Valley", as it pertains to Avon, was thought up by 90s & 2000 DC/HC, Jon Acton. It was a play on Psalms 23.
The Valley is an attitude... "Yeah, though we walk through the Valley, we shall fear no evil, for we are the baddest hombres in the Valley!"
You can see it at the beginning of the MASTERPIECE that is the 1995 Avon Football Highlight Film. Featuring cutting edge graphics, wicked soundtrack, and a young #34 that now leads the Human Performance Program for the Crimson Tide. Enjoy!
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The idea of "Defend the Valley", as it pertains to Avon, was thought up by 90s & 2000 DC/HC, Jon Acton. It was a play on Psalms 23.
The Valley is an attitude... "Yeah, though we walk through the Valley, we shall fear no evil, for we are the baddest hombres in the Valley!"
You can see it at the beginning of the MASTERPIECE that is the 1995 Avon Football Highlight Film. Featuring cutting edge graphics, wicked soundtrack, and a young #34 that now leads the Human Performance Program for the Crimson Tide. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/uQRmjlArQww?si=FXGhDEPptLFiXW05
Not trying to dispute the current head coach's explanation of its significance to his team. Merely explaining the origin.