{"id":2075,"date":"2021-04-06T15:23:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T15:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/?p=2075"},"modified":"2023-02-20T19:39:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T19:39:54","slug":"coach-profile-who-is-kyle-segler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/?p=2075","title":{"rendered":"Coach Profile: Who is Kyle Segler?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Inspiration to Coach:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segler is a fourth generation coach. His grandfather coached college and high school basketball.  His father was a basketball coach at the collegiate and high school level, and his brother is a college basketball coach. While he didn\u2019t follow the hoops coaching path, he grew up being around people and having coaches for guidance and inspiration.  He learned that he needed to do things the right way and listen to what was being said.  He also saw the value of relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interaction he saw between his dad and his dad\u2019s former players who still called him \u201ccoach\u201d gave him perspective on the impact of a coach. He saw the ability to impact people in such a way that he could be a mentor who would be sought throughout life for wisdom and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segler saw playing college football as a path to become a teacher and high school coach in Texas. He called himself \u201ca try hard guy, limited from the DNA standpoint.\u201d However, he knew having the background in college football would help him as a coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segler\u2019s path didn’t take him to the high school level.  After graduating he reached out to a start-up JUCO program, then later was able to come back to his alma mater, Sam Houston State with Willie Fritz. He made the sacrifices commonly heard of in the coaching profession being unpaid for 18 months, staying on a buddy\u2019s couch and working night jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Segler was able to turn those sacrifices into a full-time opportunity for the 2012 season and coached at his alma mater for eight years including coaching in two FCS national championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segler feels one of the important things that guides him through the  moves he has made has been to find people that he clicks with from a philosophical and personal standpoint and to be on the same wavelength in life and football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segler Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009:  Lon Morris College, Offensive Line Coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010-15:  Sam Houston State, Offensive Line\/Tight Ends Coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016-17:  Sam Houston State, Offensive Line\/Tight Ends Coach and Special Teams Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018:  Louisiana Monroe, Tight Ends Coach\/Special Teams Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019-20:  Marshall,  Tight Ends Coach\/Co-Special Teams Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021: Massachusetts, Tight Ends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mindset:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Segler has a mindset that has allowed him to navigate change.  He said, \u201cSo much of what we do is we talk to kids about \u201chow will you react to things?\u2019 What is your perspective in the situation and move on to the next play.\u201d  He understands that a \u201cnext play\u201d mentality applies to a coach\u2019s development as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, He pointed to initial attitudes to the shutdown in the spring of 2020.  Many coaches griped about what they were losing.  Segler took a step back and reflected on how lucky he is to be in the coaching profession. He said, \u201cWe\u2019re the luckiest people on the planet.  We get to be around great coaches. We get to be around kids, develop kids and make great people.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that mindset, Segler approached the shutdown as an opportunity. He pointed out, \u201cWe talk about development of our players. But you also have to develop as a coach. I don’t have all the answers. The moment you feel you do have all the answers, you need to get out of the business. This sport is not thriving like it is based off of people who think they have all the answers. It\u2019s based off people who are growing and pushing themselves personally and looking inward on, \u2018How can I improve myself and make myself better to make the people around me better?\u2019.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navigating Adversity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life hit Segler hard at the end of the 2020 season. In the same week as learning that he would not be retained by Marshall, his father passed away.  The mentor who he grew up listening to, modeling and getting advice from was no longer there in what was the most trying time for him professionally.  This is where the mindset discussed earlier came into play.  Though it was a difficult time for Segler, he moved forward focused on what he needed to do to get the next opportunity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His relationship and networking came into play. Some of his best friends in coaching were the first to step up, offer encouragement, and keep an eye and ear open for opportunities for him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Skillset – Be Organized and Prepared<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of being able to stay both relevant and ready in this profession is having resources prepared for the next step on the coaching journey.  Segler spoke of both utilizing the COVID shutdown to network and learn, which is exactly what he did.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the shutdown, his teach tapes were prepared. His portfolio and resume were in order, and Segler did not have to scramble to figure things out on how he would move forward when change hit.  That\u2019s something Segler feels is of utmost importance in getting a coaching job in the highly competitive environment.  He pointed out that a coach can\u2019t expect to be looked upon favorably if he goes into an interview and says, \u201cI don\u2019t have any of my tape.\u201d  It shows a lack of preparedness as well as resourcefulness.  Most coaches know to make friends with the video staff and get the film and resources they need well before something happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organization and preparedness aren\u2019t something that happen when faced with adversity. It\u2019s too late then.  But for Segler, it\u2019s just a way of operating and it carried over to a time when he needed it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winning Edge:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Segler the winning edge in what he does for his players boils down to one thing, \u201clove.\u201d  Segler recognizes that he is in a profession where a lot of these student-athletes come from less than ideal situations.  They may not have someone they trust to seek guidance from. Segler said, \u201cAt the end of this deal, if you say that I didn\u2019t invest in these kids as people and love them, then I failed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He feels that this has become cliche in the profession.  The word \u201cfamily\u201d is thrown around often but not embraced enough.  He understands the importance of what his players sacrifice for him. \u201cIf you aren’t putting time in with them…these guys play football for me, to put food on the table with my family.\u201d Because of that, Segler understands he must make a true investment in each of them as people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf they dont love you and believe in you because you don’t love them they will fail when it comes to execution\u201d Segler said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He concluded, \u201cIt\u2019s not about wins. It\u2019s not about rings. It\u2019s about humans.\u201d  With an attitude and the actions to back it, it\u2019s easy to see why a coach like Kyle Segler will continue to get opportunities to develop people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect with Kyle Segler:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twitter – @Coach_Segler<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Segler\u2019s Course on CoachTube<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to Our Interview with Coach Segler:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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