Kurt Bryan: Positive Leader, Coach and Author. Co-creator of the A-11 Offense with fully interchangeable players. We are all equal and never let anything divide us. Always stay united and freedom is the cure.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Stockton Crusaders Prep for Kick Off in 2026
The Stockton Crusaders are preparing for the season that will kick off in March 2026. Please stay tuned for future announcements about fan ticketing packages and merchandise sales, and our exclusive business sponsorship opportunities.
Once our franchise begins its public operations, you will be able to submit your request to have members of our team, staff, cheerleading unit or mascot attend and support your community activity, and we will release information regarding our upcoming team functions and special events.
Thank you and go Crusaders!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Get Ready for a Great New Year in 2025!
God Bless America and the best is yet to come!
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Sunday, November 3, 2024
A Bright Future for the Stockton Crusaders is on the Horizon!
The Stockton Crusaders new Arena Pro Football franchise as a member of the innovative league, Arena Football One (AF1) will bring exciting and affordable family-friendly entertainment to Stockton, CA and the Central Valley.
Stay tuned for more news and go Crusaders!
StocktonCrusaders.com
Monday, September 9, 2024
Stockton Crusaders Join Innovative New League - Arena Football One!
Innovative pro Arena Football is coming to Stockton, CA and the Central Valley!
The Stockton Crusaders have joined the dynamic new league - Arena Football One!
To learn more, please visit: STOCKTONCRUSADERS.COM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Limits Exist Only in the Mind and Always Go for Your Dreams!
Great times ahead and stay tuned for some exciting news!
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Now is the Time for Soft-Shell Helmets to be Required for Boys & Girls Flag Football Games
Nothing ever stays the same, things either get better or they get worse.
Therefore, now that we know much more about player safety, and how and why to protect the heads and brains of football players, it is time to act.
In terms of the wonderful advent of Boys and Girls Flag Football Leagues that are booming nationwide...now is the time to Mandate the wearing of Soft-Shell Helmets to protect the heads and brains of the players during flag football league games.
One will never regret helping to protect today's youth, and now is the time for the appropriate associations to take action.
As the saying goes, "It's better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it."
Visit: AthleticForce1.com to learn more about their outstanding Soft-Shell Helmet that is Certified by Virginia Tech University.
Sunday, October 8, 2023
"Thunder" is the Ultimate Teacher to Help Kids Learn, Grow and Unite While Exploring the World.
The new kids book for ages (7-12) years old, THUNDER AND FRIENDS VISIT CALIFORNIA, brings together amazing kids and their parents, and a wonderful teacher/guide, Thunder.
Thunder has a kind heart and very special powers, and helps kids to learn, grow and unite while exploring the world.
Enjoy the wonderful journey and go along to explore as, "Thunder and Friends Visit California." Now available on Amazon, and please visit our website to learn more about the great characters, and watch their video and listen to their unifying song at: ThunderandFriends.com
Enjoy!
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Thunder and Friends Visit California
This exciting book for kids is now available on Amazon!
“Thunder and Friends Visit California!” in their first-ever adventure together!
Children’s Books for Kids ages (7-12), Families and Teachers to enjoy!
Visit: ThunderandFriends.com
The Book: Thunder and Friends Visit California!
Thunder has been circling the globe since his birthday on July 4th, 1776.
As Thunder learns and grows up, he realizes that his eternal life of roaming above the earth would be more meaningful, if he could make a special connection with new human friends.
When Thunder finally meets a special group of four wonderful kids and they become buddies, Thunder’s special powers as a travel guide that can transport them at light-speed to anywhere in the world opens new adventures for the kids and their parents.
Will Thunder decide to remain immortal? Or will Thunder choose a more meaningful life filled with love and friendship that will someday come to an end?
Get ready to join in the adventures of Thunder and friends - Tommy Turnright, Lucy Left, Nick Notsure, and Mary Middle!
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Modesto Christian School is a Wonderful Institution. God Bless!
Modesto Christian School is a fantastic school led by wonderful people.
The beautiful campus hosts the (K-12) school of higher learning that proudly and positively supports the Christian Faith and worships God. It's an outstanding place because of the great people working there and the mission of developing excellent leaders now and for the future. If a family wants their children to earn a top-notch education, and participate in all types of extracurricular activities, and build lifelong frienships, then "MC is the place to be!"
MODESTO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a great place to be!
Thank God!
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Uniting Americans from All Walks of Life is the Goal by Finding Common Ground Together
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Monday, November 7, 2022
Vote! It's Your God-given Right of Liberty and Freedom. Your Vote is Important.
Express your valuable opinion and beliefs, and Vote!
Friday, August 12, 2022
Thank you to the Bay Area Panthers and the Fans from Coach KB!
Humbly, it was my great pleasure and honor to serve as the Oakland Panthers/Bay Area Panthers head coach before, during and after the pandemic, and for the Panther's inaugural 2022 season.
Working together with so many great people in our franchise...from ownership and front office, to our coaching staff, ancillary staff, and the many outstanding players, we developed an amazing culture and strong foundation to build upon. Our new fan base has been very supportive, intense, fun and passionate, and the best is yet to come for us all.
Thank you very much for the great memories and exciting times.
Go Panthers!
Monday, July 4, 2022
Happy 4th of July and God Bless America
Thank you to the incredibly brave men and women throughout American history that have sacrificed so much to help keep every American equal and free. Without your remarkable bravery, great planning and foresight, and your valiant efforts, then our outstanding country would have never made it this far.
America is not perfect and it never will be, but the simple fact that every American is equal and free is the greatest gift of all. The American blueprint has clearly demonstrated the beauty of its inherent design for the rest of the world to witness and to emulate. Therefore, if another country's own wonderful people want to prosper without limits, they can mirror the fantastic game plan that America is built upon and create their own free nation for their citizens to bloom and flourish. The brilliant and innovative foundation of America's design is based upon unlocking the true potential of every individual whose God-given rights are self-evident.
“That this Nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom - and that government of the people, by the people, for the people - shall not perish from this Earth” - President Abraham Lincoln
Saturday, February 5, 2022
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Saturday, November 27, 2021
"FREEDOM IS THE CURE" Freedom and Liberty for Every American and Help Others Worldwide to Become Free
" FREEDOM IS THE CURE "
Americans truly know it, understand it, and cherish the irrefutable fact that EVERY American is equal and free.
Be happy, enjoy your life and do not be afraid. Have no fear, and always remember that best of all...FREEDOM IS THE CURE.
And, our God-given rights are protected by the brilliant founding documents as written in our nation's Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
FREEDOM IS THE CURE...
EVERY American is equal and free, always and forever...
Our God-given rights are rightfully protected by our brilliantly-written Charters of Freedom. Every American has the freedom to choose and build the incredible life they want to create. The freedom to work hard, be industrious and innovate; to create, and experiment and be victorious, and to learn from our defeats. The freedom to try again, and again, and again. The freedom to take on new challenges and go for it big time, and to earn a winning life for ourselves and our families.
Freedom and Liberty and Independence.
Love, live and laugh, and God Bless!
" FREEDOM IS THE CURE "
Monday, November 15, 2021
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Freedom and Liberty for Every American. Always Stick Together and God Bless.
It's wise to remember if you happen to encounter somebody, or an organization or group that attempts to divide you against your fellow American, then it's best to not take the bait. And, if they are against having a reasonable discussion or even entertaining a different point of view whatsoever from their own, then it's smart to respectfully wish them well and move along.
We are all equal and free, thank God, and we have a sacred right to our divergent opinions.
Of course, we know it's true that another person's opinion might be radically different than ours, but it's important to love and to respect your fellow American and honor their God-given right to peacefully express their own point of view, always and forevermore.
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Bay Area Panthers of the Indoor Pro Football League...the Countdown to Kickoff Begins!
Dear Bay Area Football Fans,
We are excited and raring to go after our franchise signed a long-term deal for the Bay Area Panthers to play the team's home games at the SAP Center in beautiful downtown San Jose!
To the wonderful football fans in the bay area throughout San Jose and Silicon Valley, Oakland and the entire east bay, and up the peninsula to San Francisco and Marin County; together, we are going to build a championship professional football franchise for all to enjoy.
Go Panthers!
Friday, July 30, 2021
In Memory of my Father. He was an Amazing Man and My Hero...RIP.
George Caig was an incredibly kind, smart and loving man, and I was very blessed to have him as my Dad. God bless his kind soul, and may he rest in peace...
George H. Caig
(July 8, 1928 - March 30, 2021)
George H. Caig passed away on March 30th, 2021, at the age of 92 in Piedmont, CA after living a long and very fulfilling life. George, who was often referred to by his nickname, “Jud” was an incredible man, and a caring and loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, and a good friend to many people.
George is survived by his wife of more than 40-years, Julie, his two daughters, Sue, and Martha, and his two stepsons, Kurt, and Keith. Additionally, between their two combined loving families, they have nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
George was very appreciative of the beauty of nature and greatly enjoyed learning about plants, flowers, and trees - locally and throughout his travels with his family, friends, and with his beloved wife, Julie. He was also a “green thumb” and enjoyed teaching his children about the greatness of the outdoors, and he found fulfillment tending to his garden at their home in Piedmont.
Born at Fabiola Hospital in Oakland, CA on July 8th, 1928, George was raised in Piedmont and learned the value of creating stability and long-term planning due to his formative years during the Great Depression (1929-36). He went to Wildwood Elementary School and discovered his passion for exploring the outdoors by becoming an active member in the Boy Scouts, and eventually became an Eagle Scout. He loved athletics, especially playing basketball and baseball. At Piedmont High School, “Jud” was an excellent basketball player and was known as a great shooter of long-range baskets. Jokingly, he referred to his best shots as, “punishing the nets” which he loved to do while playing a game of basketball in town - his favorite form of recreation into his late seventies.
After graduating from Piedmont High School in 1946, George attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he advanced his business acumen while also developing new friendships. He was also an upstanding member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. As a student at Cal, Jud and his buddies attended three Rose Bowl games to support the Bears (Jan 1949-51). During his tenure at Cal, Jud realized he loved reading, and hence began his lifelong hobby of enjoying books, non-fiction, and fiction. Throughout his life, Jud would have stacks of books piled up near his favorite reclining chair that he was actively reading. On a special note, for more than fifty-years after graduating from Cal, Jud and Julie and their friends attended the Cal vs. Stanford ‘Big Games’ together, and they were at the famous game known as “The Play” on November 10th, 1982.
Along with some of his friends, Jud explored the Sierra Mountains via hiking, fishing, and camping trips, which included treks into the high-altitude regions where they would catch various species of fish, including the elusive Golden Trout.
Jud graduated from Cal in 1950 and then proudly served his country as an Officer in the United States Army after going through boot camp at Ford Ord in Monterey, CA. During his time in the service, he was stationed throughout northern California, and especially enjoyed his time spent at the Marin Headlands, the Presidio in San Francisco, and in the east bay hills near the area known as the Caldecott region.
After being honorably discharged from the Army, George had a remarkably steady and prosperous career in the insurance industry and spent nearly 40-years with the same firm, the Fireman’s Fund. He worked at their corporate office in San Francisco and Novato, CA. George became a trusted figure within the industry; and was especially known for his diligent work in the Bonds department, reviewing, detailing, and underwriting numerous mid-to-large scale construction projects throughout the bay area and northern California during his career.
In large part due to George’s ability to plan, coupled with their desire to explore the world, Jud and Julie and their group of lifelong friends began to travel the globe. Their trips became a semi-annual event after their gatherings held in Los Osos, CA to discuss all things considered for their next escapade. Their group toured Italy three times, Spain, Ireland, England, Scotland (George’s ancestors built McCaig Tower long ago), France, Portugal, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and many beautiful places throughout the United States of America. And for Jud and Julie, their local getaways to Mendocino, CA became their favorite place to be together.
Incredibly, Jud never learned to play golf until after he retired from working, but then he discovered his enjoyable, yet “frustrating” new hobby in golf. Since he loved to walk and hike, and desired to play sports, he quickly got hooked on the game that helped to keep him active throughout his golden years.
Volunteerism became a second calling during Jud’s retirement, and he cherished giving back some of his time and energy to those in need. He was honored to step up as a hardworking volunteer at Providence Hospital in Oakland for several years, and he assisted with the Piedmont Police Department to serve those in his hometown.
George was a first-class person throughout his life. He was a patient, humble, and loving family man, who always put his family first. He also treated his closest friends with the utmost love and respect, and he was there to assist whenever called upon.
Jud will always be remembered for being an outstanding person, and for making the lives of his family and friends even better than they could have imagined. Respectfully, the Caig and Bryan families thank you for keeping them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, as they learn to live their lives with the loving memory of Jud in their hearts and minds forever.
Sunday, May 30, 2021
A Time to Remember our Fallen Heroes that Have Kept us Free
Memorial Day Weekend is a sacred time to remember and honor the outstanding men and women that have given their lives to help keep every American free.
God bless them all.
It is wise to never let anything or anyone divide us, as Americans we should strive to always respect and love our fellow Americans. It is our God-given right to peacefully disagree and passionately debate various topics, and then come together for the common good.
Humbly, America is the greatest country on earth, while forever improving upon itself, day after day, and year after year.
God Bless America and our Fallen Heroes.
Saturday, February 20, 2021
A-11 Offense Concepts Playbook Within Traditional Jersey-Numbering Rules
Coaches,
Humbly, this A-11 Offense Playbook operating within traditional jersey-numbering rules has been one of our most popular books ever, and it's linked with a matching video playbook, step-by-step.
Enjoy!
PLAYBOOK ALSO CONTAINS MATCHING VIDEO LINK INSIDE:
Monday, January 25, 2021
Should the Student-Athletes in California be Allowed to Play Sports? Yes Indeed...
Respectfully, as a follow-up to my July 8th, 2020 blog article about navigating the path forward in terms of allowing student-athletes in California to play sports...
It is with the utmost respect and caring for every person that has been affected by the COVD-19 pandemic and for those that have lost loved ones, that I humbly offer my support for allowing more than 800,000 female and male student-athletes in the CIF to participate within their respective sport(s) of choice.
Where there is a will, there can be found a way to overcome the significant obstacles ahead in the coming months. I have great faith that the key people leading our great state of California will surely find a way to get those kids back in the game and playing their favorite sports once again.
By all of us working together = the kids will win!
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Have No Fear, Keep the Faith and Trust in God
Don't fret and have no fear, keep the faith and trust in God.
Work hard, never quit and always keep making our nation even greater.
Things are going to get better, in fact, even better than you can possibly imagine.
Friday, December 4, 2020
Quality Leadership is Vital When Things are Out of Balance
Hope is not a business strategy.
Successfully navigating a group of people through a very difficult time is not easy, nor for the faint of heart. Some people are born to lead, while other women and men are thrust into an unexpected leadership role based on a confluence of factors.
Having the ability to lead is reliant upon a variety traits, such as but not limited to: excellent character, humility, knowledge, trust, flexibility, courage, ability to admit mistakes and learn from them, humor, wit, will power, and giving praise to others for their jobs well done.
When a large group of people are in need of outstanding leadership, it's critically important for the individual that's called upon to lead to have an unwavering resolve. If being a great leader was easy, then everybody would do it.
Imagine for a moment, that you happened to be the Captain of a massive ship attempting to navigate its way across the unrelenting pounding of torrential seas hitting your vessel from all sides at night during a typhoon.
If a distressed ship lists too far to either its port or starboard side, it will capsize.
Therefore as Captain, for you to successfully guide your ship through the most dire of circumstances, it will take every ounce of your resolve and skill set, and keen reliance upon your crew to eventually arrive in safe harbor.
Yes, it can be done, and you can do it. Become a quality leader and never give up.
Sunday, November 29, 2020
What Is Freedom and Liberty? An Innocent Child of the Future in the Year 2076 Asks an Honest Question...
Dear Reader,
I hope you enjoy this futuristic short story of how important it is to always retain our Liberty and Freedom for every American.
We must always improve upon America, while honoring our past, respecting the present, and protecting a hopeful future for our citizenry that is still yet to be born.
Against all odds forevermore, we must protect liberty and freedom for every American.
Circa 2076:
Location: A Pleasant Summer Night in a Beautiful Mountainous Setting in America...
I GAZED at the crackling flames of our campground's fire and poked at the burning logs with the charred tip of the fire stick in my right hand. The heat was quite comforting and all was good.
I did not concern myself with the thought of any potential bears or mountain lions that might be lurking, prowling or eyeballing us from afar. For now, our little trio was warm, safe and happy.
Her sweet voice pulled me out of my trance and I shook my head to clear my thoughts.
"What? No I didn't. I'm sorry, Veronica, what did you say?" I replied.
I turned my head to the left and viewed her face and locks of brown hair protruding below her USA beanie pulled down over her ears. Veronica's enlightened appearance from the amber glow of the fire gave her a more Angelic look, and I smirked because she was a pure bundle of joy, spirit and inquisitiveness all rolled into one.
Veronica grinned at me and then said, "That's okay, Grandpa. I want to know when Grandma is coming back from the cabin with our marshmallows?"
I nodded, then shot a quick glance over Veronica towards our lit-up cabin off in the distance. My wife of nearly forty-years had already entered the lodge and would soon be on her way back with the treats for us to roast over the fire.
"Be patient, sweetie, Grandma should be back in about ten-minutes." I replied.
Veronica shrugged her shoulders and smiled, her eagerness to eat toasted marshmallows temporarily assuaged. After a few seconds, I caught her staring at my three-fingered left hand, which she often did, and she asked, "Grandpa, what is freedom?"
Surprised by her question, I was again reminded of her intelligence and curiosity even though she was only seven-years old. In the past several weeks, she had become even more investigative of my wartime past which had only cost me my pinky and ring finger on my left hand.
I was careful not to share too much information with her about that horrific period in our world's history during the Sovereignty War, but she deserved to know the correct deal from her own Grandpa.
I wiped at my nose and responded, "Freedom is what every human being wants for themselves and their family. Freedom is having the ability to say what you want, and do what you want, when you want, and with whom you want. As long as you are not breaking the law. Freedom is...natural."
Veronica inclined her head while absorbing the breadth of my lengthy explanation. She squinted at the flames of the campfire and gently bit down on her lower lip. She was a deep-thinker, contemplative.
Finally, she stared back at me with her hazel eyes and quizzically asked, "So, does freedom cost money? Am I free? How do people get freedom?"
I looked at her and shook my head while attempting to gauge the impact of my upcoming reply, before answering, "You're an American, and yes, you have freedom, and liberty. However, freedom is not free, but it does not cost money. In order to remain free, we must all pay a price and work together and help each other. We must protect our freedom to keep it. Otherwise, some people will try to take our freedoms away from us."
She frowned, then pulled her head back and responded, "What does that mean, Grandpa? Why would someone want to do that to us? And what is liberty?"
Off in the distance, I noticed my wife emerging from the cabin and beginning her trek in our direction with the beam of her flashlight just a flicker. I closed my eyes and counseled myself silently before stating, "Veronica, those are good questions, and, Grandma is on her way back to us now."
Veronica quickly glanced over her shoulder and clapped her gloved hands eagerly.
Then she turned her attention back to me and I continued my reply, "Some people don't want us to be free, they don't believe in freedom or liberty. And, liberty means that nobody can restrict your thoughts, deeds or actions; so long as you are not hurting yourself or somebody else, and not threatening to hurt another person."
She listened to my response, nodded and asked, "Okay, so what is freedom?"
I jabbed at the campfire and rearranged a couple of logs with my firestick and replied, "Freedom and liberty are buddies, and they go together like cake and ice cream."
She chuckled at my description and I continued, "Yes, Veronica, you are free. And even for a seven-year old kid, that means you can go where you want, when you want and do what you want, as long as you are not breaking the law. Obviously, your Mommy and Daddy have final say on it, since you're just a kid, and nothing is more important than your safety. But for now, do you understand the basic idea of freedom and liberty?"
Slowly, she nodded and said, "I think so, Grandpa." Then she paused and asked, "Is everybody else free, around the world I mean?"
I pursed my lips and shook my head, knowing that my answer would shatter parts of her youthful innocence. I said, "No, unfortunately, there are many people in other parts of the world that want to be free, but they are not allowed to be free because their governments are not built that way, respectfully."
"Hmm." She mused, obviously saddened by my explanation. After a lengthy pause, she asked, "So, freedom and liberty comes from government?"
I smirked, shook my head and replied, "No sweetie, it comes from God, our creator, and it's even written into the founding documents of our nation to protect every American."
Veronica's expression became more hopeful, she glanced up at the starry night sky and quietly replied, "That makes sense, Grandpa."
We remained silent and I watched as Veronica returned her gaze back to the campfire and allowed her mind to sift through the spectrum of my answers.
I heard the crunching of my wife's footsteps upon the matted pine needles of the forest floor as she neared us, while the beam of her flashlight scanned for a pathway in our direction.
Veronica let out a deep sigh and finally stated, "I always want to be free, Grandpa. Okay?"
I smiled and replied, "Yes, of course, sweetie. Don't worry, you will always be free. I promise."
"Thanks, Grandpa." She uttered, obviously comforted by my assurances.
Veronica stood up and walked over to me, and gave me a quick hug. Then, in the process of returning to her little camping chair, she pointed with an outstretched arm and exclaimed, "Look, Grandma is here with the marshmallows!"
I rose from my own weathered chair to greet my wife and offer some help. I rested my firestick alongside the chair and said to my wife, "Right on time, my dear; and Veronica is ready to roast those marshmallows."
"Yes!" Veronica shouted with glee.
My wife handed me the small bag of sweets, then she pecked me on the cheek before asking, "Wonderful, and what have the two of you been doing while I was away?"
Before I could muster a reply, Veronica blurted, "Grandpa has been teaching me about freedom and liberty."
My wife grinned at our granddaughter, obviously surprised. Then she tilted her head at me, winked and said, "Oh wow...well I should say, that's time well spent."
I chuckled and soon began skewering marshmallows onto sticks for us to commence. I handed each of them a stick with a single marshmallow on it.
The three of us edged closer to the campfire and began cooking our treats over the flames.
Once again, I was reminded by the beauty of the simplest things in life, and of how truly special American freedom and liberty actually are.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Fate Came Calling...and That's a Good Thing
Dear Reader,
I am humbled and honored by the high ratings and great reviews that my third book, FATE CAME CALLING is earning from book lovers and literary critics.
Fate Came Calling is a remarkable True Story, and it happens to be my first Non-fiction book.
It's the amazing life story of Airline Pilot and Executive, Warren Vest, an American Patriot that rose from the unassuming life of an ordinary farm kid raised in the Midwest.
During his freshman year of college, Warren took a Big Chance and embarked on a life-changing adventure. He accepted the challenge and it altered the course of his life forever.
Simply incredible...
It took me three-years to research and write the book. If you like it, please share your thoughts and tell a family member or friend about Fate Came Calling.
Book Launch Party - Fate Came Calling at Livermore, CA (Airport hangar).
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