By Bryce McKinnis
VYPE: How many years have you coached?
Randy Rutherford: I have been coaching about 20 years.
VYPE: How many years at Claremore?
RR:This is my first year.
VYPE: Do you teach? If so, what subject?
RR:No, I am the Dean of Students.
VYPE: As you approach opening night, how is your team shaping up?
RR:We are in the process of building a culture which will take care of the rest.
VYPE: What can we expect to see from the Claremore Zebras this season?
RR: We will play fast, hard and smart defense.
VYPE: What’s unique or special about the community of Claremore?
RR: They believe in the spirit of supporting these kids in all phases of their growth in athletics and outside of sports.
VYPE: What do you hope your student-athletes learn from you?
RR:The most important thing is that they become great human beings and be responsible and accountable for themselves.
VYPE: What is the greatest lesson your student-athletes have taught you?
RR: The wins come in their growth as humans.
VYPE: What components/values are necessary to a successful coaching staff?
RR: They must meet my standard in all phases of life.
VYPE: What advice would you give to a young coach?
RR: The game was here before. You can’t make it about you and understand, remember, it’s always about the kids.
