In this episode of The Season Series, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Nick Codutti, head coach at Fulshear High School in Texas, to discuss strategies for breaking the monotony during the later part of the season and keeping players engaged. Coach Codutti shares his unique approach of giving players ownership in designing and implementing plays, along with introducing unexpected scenarios in practice to simulate real-game challenges. These methods not only keep things fresh but also teach players valuable problem-solving skills and maintain their excitement as the season progresses.
“You have to be willing to give that up, which is hard to do as a coach. But if you’ve done your job and taught those kids exactly what you wanted, they’ll make you proud.”
Chapters
- Strategies to Keep Players Engaged
- Giving Ownership to Players
- Designing and Teaching Plays
- Process for Teaching Plays
- Practicing Game Scenarios
- Handling Unexpected Situations
- Long Drive and Extended Sideline Situations
- Preparing for Unpredictable Game Scenarios
- Winning Edge
