Russell Athletic Pays Tribute to Emotional Bond Between High School Football Players and Coaches

Videos show life lessons learned from the game

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High school athletes put their all into their football careers—but for most of these athletes, their senior year marks the last time they'll put on a jersey. Russell Athletic is showing how amateur football can impart valuable life lessons in its latest ads from agency Barkley.

Two new videos, "Dear Seniors" and "Dear Coach" highlight the emotional bond between players and coaches. In the first video, New Palestine, Ind., high school football coach Kyle Ralph explains how his players have learned to deal with adversity and how football builds character.

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