From the Archives: On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, ten-time state champion and 47-year coach Herb Brogan of Lumen Christi Catholic School (Jackson, Michigan) joins host Keith Grabowski. Brogan discusses what’s kept him at one place for so long, how he dealt with the toughest of circumstances and his keys to sustained success.
Show Notes:
0:55: What got Brogan into education and coaching
1:40: Things Brogan realized he needed to succeed
4:08: Spending nearly a half-century at one school
6:55: Creating an environment that keeps assistant coaches long-term
8:35: Difficult circumstances in how Brogan took over the program
11:06: Offseason dedication
14:35: The program’s explosive running offense
17:25: Spending time on younger kids, non-skill positions
21:28: Pushing players to excel in today’s society
25:10: The future of the game
30:10: The winning edge