Tue Feb 09 2010
By Colin Harris
Record-Courier staff writer
Taking the stage in front of a crowd at the Kent Student Center Ballroom at Kent State University, legendary football coach Lou Holtz couldn’t help but flash a bit of his trademark self-deprecating humor.
“I get nervous when people stand up when I’m introduced,” Holtz said. “I keep thinking they’re getting up to leave.”
Holtz, a 1959 graduate of KSU, returned to his alma mater as a part of the university’s Centennial Starner Distinguished Speaker Series.
Most famous for his time as coach at the University of Notre Dame, Holtz spoke to a crowd of KSU athletes and others about his life experiences and the lessons that can be learned through athletics.
“I’ve been 21 years of age, but you kids here haven’t been 72,” said Holtz, who got his start coaching the freshman football team at Ravenna High School.
The bulk of Holtz’s speech revolved around his five keys to being a successful person: The kind of attitude you choose, having a passion to win, understanding your purpose in life, being a dreamer and having meaningful relationships with people.
During his 45-minute speech titled — “If You Didn’t Show Up, Who Would Miss You And Why?” — Holtz took those in attendance through his career and spoke on some of the views on life he’s formed during it.
Throughout his time on stage, the recently inducted Hall of Fame coach preached a message of growth — both personally and professionally.
“In life, I believe there’s only two ways you can go — you’re either growing or you’re dying,” he said. “There is no age limit on goals — anytime you try to maintain your place in life, you’ll have no enthusiasm, no desire or anything to celebrate.”
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