In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast Champions Season Series presented by Signature Championship RIngs, The head coach of the 2023 Alabama 4A State Champion Montgomery Catholic Knights Kirk Johnson joins us explore the challenges of maintaining player focus in today’s world filled with distractions. Coach Johnson emphasizes the importance of building relationships, establishing team purpose, and setting high standards. We look at Montgomery Catholic’s team structure, leadership selection, and the significance of creating a safe space for open communication. Kirk shares insights on consistent team talks, player engagement strategies, mental and physical preparation, and opponent analysis based on self-improvement.
Chapters
- Keeping Players Focused
- Midseason Challenges
- Off-Field Focus Strategies
- Team Talks Structure
- Creating Open Environments
- Staff Facilitation
- Timing of Team Talks
- Practice Season Engagement
- Physical Adjustments
- Opponent Influence on Focus
- Keys to Success
