Since parting methods with the New England Patriots in January, Invoice Belichick has managed to maintain a reasonably low profile.
The six-time Tremendous Bowl successful coach hasn’t been seen on a soccer area in practically three months, however that modified over the weekend, when he confirmed up on the College of Washington for a spring follow. Not solely did Belichick make an look at follow, however he confirmed full assist for the staff by sporting a Washington hoodie and hat.
After 24 years in New England, it is virtually jarring to see him sporting a hoodie that does not have the Patriots’ emblem on it.
That is the primary time we have seen Belichick in a Washington hoodie, but it surely most likely will not be the final. Belichick’s son, Steve, was employed in February to be the staff’s defensive coordinator.
Steve appeared fairly thrilled to have his dad round for follow.
“It was cool. I am glad he obtained to return out right here,” Steve told the media when requested about his dad’s attendance at follow. I look as much as him in so many alternative areas. To have him out right here, it has been superior.”
Steve had labored on the Patriots’ teaching workers since 2012, so that is the primary time that he is had a job in soccer the place his dad is not his boss.
It seems that the elder Belichick had a busy weekend on the faculty. Not solely did he attend follow, however he was additionally the featured speaker at a training clinic that the college held on Saturday.
The 71-year-old Belichick has some free time this spring, which is uncommon for him. This yr will mark the primary time since 1974 that the six-time Tremendous Bowl winner would not have an NFL teaching job as both an assistant or a head coach. It is nonetheless unclear how the older Belichick goes to cross his time this offseason, however Steve stated earlier this yr that he expects his dad to take some form of media job. There’s additionally been a report that Invoice may find yourself writing a guide, so it appears like he’ll be staying busy.
