The Oracle: How do you plan on building the football program here?

Bob Sykes: I want to bring a lot of energy to the team and focus the guys’ thoughts on winning. I want them to play together, believe in themselves and just try the best they can. We are going to teach the guys everything we can about the fundamentals of the game.

TO:What are some goals that you have for next season?

Bob S: My goal is to win the whole CCS[Central Coast Sections] , but that’s my goal every year. I want the kids to be able to feel good about themselves on the field and off the field. I also want them to be well-rounded people and show respect to each other and to their teachers and elders.

TO: What previous experience do you have regarding coaching football?

Bob S: I have coached football for eighteen years. The last place I coached was at Menlo-Atherton (M-A). Besides M-A, I coached at the University of Nevada for a little while and also at Los Altos High School and Saratoga High School.

TO: Aside from your coaching experience, what other aptitudes will you bring to the team as the new football coach?

Bob S: I’m a very confident person and I want to increase the team’s overall confidence and just have fun. I want them to realize that they have all kinds of potential to reach what they want to reach.

TO: What does the coaching staff look like so far?

Bob S: Right now we’ve got four guys on varsity and three guys on the frosh-sophomore team. We’ll probably end up with five and four staff members on each team.

TO: After seeing the spring practices, what aspects of the team look good?

Bob S: We have some pretty good receivers, running backs and quarterbacks. Our defense is pretty decent as well. We just need more guys to try out for the team.