Program Culture

Culture OS – Series Kickoff with Rob Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North High School (IL)

We launch our newest series “Culture OS” with a preview from guest host Rob Pomazak. In this series of episodes, Coach Pomazak will interview coaches from all levels to gain insight into how they build the operating system that runs the culture of their programs.

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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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Position Culture + Pass Game Organization – Jim Chapin, OC/QB Coach, Eastern Washington

In this Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic segment, Jim Chapin shares Eastern Washington’s cultural foundation of collective identity and systematic group behavior. He then delves into pass game organization while sharing the basics of EWU’s stop light progression.

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Make Parents Your Biggest Allies – JP Nerbun, Coach, Consultant, Author

In this episode, JP Nerbun addresses how coaches can create a more supportive and harmonious environment for both athletes and parents throughout the year.

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Three Keys to Building a Championship Program – Steve Pyne, Head Coach, Central Catholic High School (OR)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Steve Pyne discusses a different approach to certain areas of his program, including building the culture, developing fundamentals, and playing time, all of which made a difference in propelling the Rams to multiple state championships.

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Offseason Standards to Create Player Motivation

From the archives, Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook about offseason standards for a team.

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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.

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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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Creating a Consistent Player – Adam Cushing, Run Game Coordinator/OL Coach, Duke University

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Adam Cushing focuses on what it takes to create a consistent player. While he gives examples with the offensive line, his descriptions apply to all position groups, units, and teams.

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Continuous Improvement Through Position Battles – Calvin Renfroe, Offensive Coordinator, Olivet Nazarene

In this episode, Calvin Renfroe details the unique grading system deployed at Olivet Nazarene to constantly evaluate players and provide them active feedback for improvement, while concurrently building competition and culture throughout the program.

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