Endorsements
Professional References
“Coach B’s approach to building a football team had more to do with transforming young men over time with a comprehensive strength, speed and skills program than quick fixes. Success in a program is all about maximizing the talent on the roster. What separates Coach B from others is his ability and his approach to maximizing that talent over time rather than relying on the talent that walks in the door. A young man walks into his program an undersized athlete with marginal skills and leaves that program stronger, faster and better than the kid across the line that was “coached” between Labor Day and Thanksgiving each season.
Michael Gundling
Brooke Football Class of 1986
Brown University Football, 1990
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Comments on Professionally Speaking
“Paul “Bud” Billiard spoke to my entire staff of employees. It was obvious during his presentation that he did spend a considerable amount of time in preparation, in addition to the time he spent with me on the phone. He connected well with my employees and kept their attention during the entire presentation. He gave my employees a “shot in the arm” that they needed, and I received many favorable comments concerning his talk. I recommend Bud to you.”
Bill Forbes President; Bill Forbes Chevrolet-Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge
"Paul Billiard is on the cutting edge in his work and presentations. Audiences listen, respond and are captured by his content. He is not only a coach for athletics, but also for teachers, the students and the community at large. He would perform relentlessly to advance your cause."
Mary D. Marockie, Ed.D. Senior Consultant, MM Education.
"Paul "Bud" Billiard's presentation at the Summer Teacher Academy was outstanding. His passion for teaching is clearly evident during his high-energy workshop. Coach Billiard's vast experiences and knowledge of movement education, left our teachers wanting more. His program had a positive impact on our classroom instruction."
Michael Dotson, Principal, Powhatan Elementary School. Switzerland of Ohio Local School District.
"Coach Billiard is an outstanding speaker and prides himself on building unity in groups and inspiring them. I have never come across an individual with more energy. His respect goes to all levels because his philosophy is that, it takes the whole team to be successful."
Peggy Fillinger, M.S. Act.
"I was well aware of Bud's sensational coaching career, after hiring him to talk to our staff about what it takes to organize a program and to be successful as a teacher and manager of people. It is no wonder that he was so successful. Bud Billiard is a motivator, communicator and most especially a quality teacher. Our coaches found that time they spent with Bud to be time well spent and a help in developing their careers"."
Jay DeFrucio, former Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach, Wheeling Jesuit University, presently Assistant Coach of the Indiana Pacers
Comments on Let's Talk Football
"Bud Billiard is an excellent teacher, coach, and motivator. He now offers to you his wisdom, knowledge, and methods that have been so productive. I highly recommend Bud and his work."
Joe Paterno, HFC, Penn State University
"I have tremendous respect for Coach Paul "Bud" Billiard, his wisdom, knowledge, and teaching methods. He has a great track record with helping a large number of athletes throughout the years. He is innovative and thoroughly professional. He would be an asset to your program."
Rich Rodriguez, HFC, West Virginia University
"Bud spoke at the Chicago Mega Clinic and offered a very thorough presentation on implementing and installing the 44 Defense for high school. He paid great attention to detail and "little things". I obtained his coaching manuals. They are complete and leave nothing to chance. Since then, I feel like I have a consultant working with me."
Dennis Moon, Strength and Conditioning, Head Football & Track Coach. Wautoma H. S., Wautoma, WI.
"Coach Billiard is a master planner. He brought a top notch clinic to our staff. He gave us 30+ years of coaching in a 3-day clinic. The clinic far exceeds anything our staff would be able to accomplish off campus with anyone else. He helped us with every phase of the game from off season to in season. (44 Defense, Option Attack, Controlled Passing, and Special Teams)"
Brett McLane HFC St. Clairsville H.S., St. Clairsville, Ohio
"This year at Cedar Ridge HS, we experienced the best season in the school's history. We needed a mentor and model for success, it was Coach Billiard. His X's and O's were only a small part. His work with our athletes, my staff, and myself laid the foundation for our program, that was instrumental in our success.
Lou Geary. HFC Cedar Ridge H.S. Hillsboro, NC."
"I heard Coach Bud Billiard at the Chicago Mega Clinic. He has a great mind for defense. From my experience, Bud ranks as one of the best I have ever come across. His coaching techniques are simple and easy to teach. We installed his multiple 44 Defense and have experienced great success."
John Edge, HFC, Owensburg Catholic H.S., Owensburg, KY.
Comments on Preparing To Play
Training For All Sports
"On a daily basis, I have the privilege of working with the top coaches in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and college coaches in the country. My good friend, Paul "Bud" Billiard, works in the same areas. He is one of the most articulate and knowledgeable coaches in the area. His experience exceeds many of the coaches in the pro and college ranks. He is an excellent instructor of the Flex Band program."
Dick Hartzell, President, Jump Stretch, Inc.
Women's Basketball
"Coach Billiard has been a great addition to our pre-season conditioning program. He implemented the (Jump Stretch) stretch and strength and Quicks programs for our team. Our athletes will be stronger, quicker, and better prepared for the upcoming season. See him if you're willing to work better."
Jina Skinner DeRubbo, Head Women's Basketball Coach, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA.
All Sports
"Bud Billiard's ideas on coaching and motivating today's athletes are on the cutting edge of greatness. Anyone interested in winning will benefit by his practical wisdom. Those who fail to attend one of Bud's seminars are asking to lose."
Rick Carver, Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, Bethany College, Bethany, WV.
Baseball
"QUICKS has helped us win at Powers. The agility, balance, power, and quickness, learned through QUICKS movements builds better athletes. Furthermore, QUICKS trains athletes to practice at a high tempo which creates "game speed" workouts that are key to championship performance. Every athlete in every sport, both male and female, participates in the QUICKS program."
Tom Dutkowshi, Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Powers Catholic High School, Flint Michigan.
Volleyball, Physical Education
"Initially, I wanted Coach Billiard to help me improve the attitude and performance of my volleyball team, addressing such topics as teamwork, motivation, goal setting and respect, as well as flexibility, agility, quickness and strength. Coach Billiard taught me to create programs to train my volleyball team and to teach my physical education classes as well."
Lauren DeMundo, Former Weirton Madonna H.S. / John Marshall H.S., Glen Dale, WV.
Women's Soccer
"Paul Billiard, of Pro Talk, was helpful in the installation of the Flex Band Program for our soccer team. He personally trained one of our athletes in the proper use of the bands, she was our model. One of our girls was wearing spiked heals to a dance and severely turned her ankle. She credits the Flex Bands with preventing any down time during the 2005 season."
Bob Hogsett, Head Coach, former Girl's Soccer, Huntington H. S., Huntington, WV