Leadership

Culture OS – Alex Golesh, Head Coach, University of South Florida

In this installment of Culture OS, Alex Golesh discusses the challenges and rewards of leadership, work-life balance, elite behavior standards, and the importance of relentless focus on process for long-term success.

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Culture OS – Matt Drinkall, Offensive Line Coach, Army West Point

In this first episode of Culture OS, guest hosted by Rob Pomazak, Army Offensive Line Coach Matt Drinkall shares insights drawn from his extensive coaching career and offers valuable leadership and program development lessons.

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The Leadership Ladder: Identifying the Leaders for Next Year’s Team

From the archives, our host Keith Grabowski revisits The Leadership Ladder, first presented at a clinic by Gregg Brandon, then the head coach at Bowling Green State University. It simplifies the levels of leadership and is a helpful tool for your team in the offseason.

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More Than Football – Bill George, Retired Head Coach, US Coast Guard Academy

In this episode, Bill George digs into a number of topics from his new book, the importance of understanding the people being served, and how to mold more and better leaders.

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The Players Write the Practice Plan – Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham University

In this episode from our archives, Vince DiGaetano shares what he implemented as the head coach of SUNY Maritime when he took over the program just five days before fall camp opened. His work, his staff, and his players resulted in Maritime having a successful season in spite of the extreme circumstances of a last-minute coaching change.

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Perspective on Our Responsibility as Coaches – Lew Caralla, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlotte

In this clinic talk segment, Lew Caralla delivers 11 ideas focused on how a coach can network, lead, and positively impact players and others through this incredible platform we have as coaches. While this episode is short, its messages paint a picture of what an elite coach must do to excel in this profession.

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From the Military to Coaching: Leadership & Innovation – Ben Kotwica, Special Teams Coordinator, Denver Broncos

In this episode, Ben Kotwica shares his influences and the importance of our roles as coaches, developing a leadership style, innovation, and the use of technology in teaching and developing players.

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Coaching the Top 10% – Matt Rhule, Head Coach, University of Nebraska

In this talk from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Matt Rhule outlines his system for elevating the standards in his program. The culture instilled for his players and coaches cultivates a perpetual chase of higher performance.

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The Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: Learning from 50 Years of Coaching, Featuring Al Saunders

On this special presentation of our Mushroom Society series, Bob Wylie welcomes retired NFL Coach Al Saunders to the conversation.

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OC Office Hour with Tony Franklin: Looking in the Mid-Season Mirror

Tony Franklin, former FBS offensive coordinator, teaches how to evaluate your team at the season midpoint, the indicators for reality, the mark of great leadership, and other pearls of wisdom. Listen On: “If you coach details and you let nothing slide, you will be the best that you can be.”– Tony Franklin at 8:26  Tony…

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