Head Coach

Creating Buy-In and Playing to Strengths for a Strong Start

Mike Elder, Tyler Roehl, and Todd Drury provide ideas with examples of the little things we can do to create the buy-in needed to get the season started off with a strong foundation with players and coaches aligned in the culture.

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A Strong Foundation for the Start of the Season

Pete Shinnick, Scotty Walden, and Loren Johnson share tips to ensure a positive start to the season that is aligned with the culture and values lived during all times of the year.

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Optimal Performance in Week 1 and Throughout the Season

Kirk Fridrich, head coach of Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, details how he winds down camp to prepare for week one, as well as how he sets the Redhawks’ practice weeks up for the season.

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Developing the Young Guys in Camp

Loren Johnson and Jordan Hogan explain how they prioritize young players in their programs, motivate them in camp by building activities around them, and include the older players in the development.

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Beating the Mid-Camp Lull with Competition and Fun

Michael Toerper and John Tomlinson discuss ways to bring energy into meetings, competition-infused periods throughout practice, and off-field messages. There are plenty of ideas here to keep energy flowing all the way to week one.

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Creating Team Cohesion in Camp

Tyler Roehl and Mike Elder explore strategies and shed light on how to create a strong sense of togetherness during the critical camp period. From team-building exercises to promoting open communication, they share invaluable wisdom that benefits coaches at all levels.

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Clear Communication: The Vehicle for a Strong Culture

Eric Marty, Cris Reisert, and Brendan Walsh provide ideas for how all coaches can be better leaders in camp communication so that they are setting their teams up for a successful season.

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Bring the Juice! Setting the Tone for Camp

Siddiq Haynes, Dan Carrel, and Scotty Walden share how they bring energy and set the tone for the day. Whether it’s starting a meeting or creating drills and practice flows conducive to bringing the juice, coaching energy is contagious, and it’s important that it permeates throughout the entire program.

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Setting Clear Expectations and Procedures for Camp

Chris Softley, Chris Kappas, and Brett Arkelian share insights into how they set the stage for success as camp kicks off and build the foundation upon which they operate.

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Communicate Better, Play Faster: Headset Technology Reimagined at a Fraction of the Cost

Concordia University HC Patrick Daberkow spearheads an innovation that improves communication and tempo, while freeing up budget to spend more on coaches.

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