We used a mobile app for two seasons to provide our players with a tool that we could use for a number of purposes. Mobile apps can work in a similar way to traditional webpages but, I like the "one stop shopping" nature of them that you can provide … [Continue reading] about Using a Mobile App to Improve Communication Within Your Program
Off Season Incentive Programs
One of the biggest hurdles in coaches getting their programs from good to great is getting consistent buy-in from their players in their off season program. In states/schools where athletic periods are a part and parcel of the football program, this … [Continue reading] about Off Season Incentive Programs
“Old School” Coaching: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Recently on the Texas High School Football Twitter chat, the question was asked, "How do you define "old school" coaching and is it still relevant today?" What surprised me was how many responses chose to interpret "old school" as being a … [Continue reading] about “Old School” Coaching: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Practice is Everything
John Wooden one time said that the thing he missed most about coaching was the practices. I have found that the more I enjoy the process of trying to improve and perfect our practices, the more I enjoy coaching. Pete Carroll has put together a … [Continue reading] about Practice is Everything
Portland Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Culture Presentation
This past weekend I had the honor of speaking at the Portland Nike Coach of the Year Clinic on Building a Championship Culture Using Core Values and "The Process." It was a great experience and I am very honored so many great coaches sat in on the … [Continue reading] about Portland Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Culture Presentation