Player Development

Creating Connection – Andy Lierman, Head Coach, Liberty North High School (MO)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Andy Lierman shares insights on the importance of connecting with players, his transition to a three-safety defense, and the journey to the first state championship.

Read More

Strategic Evolution – Chad Johnson, Head Coach, Mission Viejo High School (CA)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Chad Johnson shares his winning approach to player development, coaching strategies, and fostering strong relationships.

Read More

The Annual Plan – Brad Zelenovich, Head Coach, Southeast Polk High School (IA)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Brad Zelenovich emphasizes the importance of investing time and effort into developing not just good football players, but good people. By fostering open and honest communication and creating a supportive environment, he demonstrates a commitment to the holistic growth of his athletes.

Read More

Nick Saban on Player Development, Discipline, and Maintaining Winning Culture

In this episode, a segment from the 2020 Louisiana Football Coaches Association Virtual Clinic, Nick Saban shares some of his coaching philosophy as it relates to player development, discipline, and maintaining a winning culture.

Read More

#1 Defense in College Football and Developing Players off the Field – Jim Catanzaro, Head Coach, Lake Forest College

In this episode, Jim Catanzaro shares what it takes to create a top-ranked defensive unit, both from the player development side on and off the field, as well as how the offense fits into that picture.

Read More

Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development – Rob Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North High School (IL)

In this episode, Rob Pomazak discusses player development, using metrics in and out of season to compute a “Madden” rating for each player, what metrics are used, as well as helping college prospects through the recruiting process.

Read More

Learn About Your Team Through Player Self-Evaluations

In this episode from our archives, Coach Keith Grabowski shares all the questions and survey items that have benefitted his teams plus the significance of player self-evaluations and the impact they have on a team’s development.

Read More

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.

Read More

Coaching the Growth Mindset – Dalton Hilliard, Defensive Backs Coach, UConn

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Dalton Hilliard shares how he implements a growth mindset and builds culture within his position. He also details how he utilizes the classroom, technology, and content to develop leadership, communication, and football intelligence for his players.

Read More