Miami Hurricanes Alumns Ride the South Florida Express

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Sep 13, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Deon Bush (2) tackles Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Fredi Knighten (9) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Miami won 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive back Deon Bush (2) tackles Arkansas State Red Wolves quarterback Fredi Knighten (9) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Miami won 41-20. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Do your players on the South Florida Express get any added advantages of exposure for their participation?

"Oh absolutely. When I started this I would invite reporters to practices all the time. (Still does. Canes Warning was graciously invited to future practices) The reporters would write about the players and you would see college coaches now reading articles about the players. Now that was very important because going into high school spring football, the players were already well known because they were written about. So yes. There is definitely added exposure opportunities."

"More talent. More 🔥 gear. More fun."

What is your advice to high school football players who will continue to take their talents playing football at the college level?

"Unfortunately 98 to 99% of these kids aren’t going to go to the NFL. I just want these kids to talk to everyone. I want them to come outside their box and literally talk to everyone and learn to ask honest questions to coaches. College coaches know who the players are and obviously they want the kids to play for them. But if they could reach out away from their circle of friends and learn to network with everyone and ask important questions I think it could really benefit them. Ask what opportunities are available for life after football. Ask if there are programs in place. Are there networks in place that will benefit these players once their career in football is over? These are questions they should ask."

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Coach Goetz is a well respected and notable coach who has seen his fair share of talented and eventual Miami Hurricane players on his team. His passion and heartfelt advice for players moving onto the next level was genuine and true. The South Florida Express are not only on the tracks for success on the field, but off it as well.