Post by nmsooner80 on Feb 28, 2012 13:04:27 GMT -7
Hall of Fame Has Diverse Lineup
By Rick Wright / Journal Staff Writer on Feb. 28, 2012
L.G., Cooper Henderson, Lomasney, Wimberly To Be Honored Tonight
L.G. and Cooper Henderson
Between them, the Hendersons have coached the Artesia Bulldogs to 16 state football titles. There could be more to come; Cooper, L.G.’s son, will be back for his 24th season at the helm next fall.
In a recent interview, Cooper Henderson was asked what he’d learned from his father.
He quickly cited a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Then, he added, “I think more than anything, it’s that there’s a much bigger picture out there than wins and losses.
“If you do things right, you’re gonna have your share of wins. But you need to be doing things right because it’s the right way to teach young people.”
L.G. Henderson retired after the 1973 season, having won five state titles. Cooper, who grew up in Artesia, left to attend Eastern New Mexico University. He coached as an assistant at Portales and at two schools in west Texas.
His first job as a head coach was at Ruidoso; he coached the Warriors to a Class AA state title in 1985 before returning to Artesia in ’89.
“When I got back,” he said, “I had just as many people talk to me about remembering (his father) as a teacher as (they did) as a coach.
“I’m not really in the classroom anymore, but I’ve always felt like that’s the big picture of what you’re trying to teach young people. You hope, whether you win a championship or not, or do well or not, that (the players) have learned some things that will go with them throughout life.”
L.G. Henderson, 82, has Parkinson’s Disease but is expected to attend tonight’s Hall of Fame banquet with his son.
By Rick Wright / Journal Staff Writer on Feb. 28, 2012
L.G., Cooper Henderson, Lomasney, Wimberly To Be Honored Tonight
L.G. and Cooper Henderson
Between them, the Hendersons have coached the Artesia Bulldogs to 16 state football titles. There could be more to come; Cooper, L.G.’s son, will be back for his 24th season at the helm next fall.
In a recent interview, Cooper Henderson was asked what he’d learned from his father.
He quickly cited a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Then, he added, “I think more than anything, it’s that there’s a much bigger picture out there than wins and losses.
“If you do things right, you’re gonna have your share of wins. But you need to be doing things right because it’s the right way to teach young people.”
L.G. Henderson retired after the 1973 season, having won five state titles. Cooper, who grew up in Artesia, left to attend Eastern New Mexico University. He coached as an assistant at Portales and at two schools in west Texas.
His first job as a head coach was at Ruidoso; he coached the Warriors to a Class AA state title in 1985 before returning to Artesia in ’89.
“When I got back,” he said, “I had just as many people talk to me about remembering (his father) as a teacher as (they did) as a coach.
“I’m not really in the classroom anymore, but I’ve always felt like that’s the big picture of what you’re trying to teach young people. You hope, whether you win a championship or not, or do well or not, that (the players) have learned some things that will go with them throughout life.”
L.G. Henderson, 82, has Parkinson’s Disease but is expected to attend tonight’s Hall of Fame banquet with his son.