Coaching Mind's Podcast: Perform at your best! #112 - Years 1 & 2 coaching football at a small high school: Jeremy Fendley and Dan Douglas
Feb 26, 2024
Dan Douglas, a 30+ year high school coach known for program-building and character focus. Jeremy Fendley, a new head coach with larger-program experience and military discipline. They discuss restoring program foundations, crafting mission and standards with 'pride pins', simplifying schemes for small rosters, building staff unity, handling midseason leadership changes, and offseason priorities for growth.
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Repair Roots Before Growing Branches
- Fix the program's roots before trimming branches; culture change must start at the foundation.
- Invest in relationships and consistency to regrow a small-school program.
Tech Drives Apathy In Small Schools
- Technology has increased apathy and reduced participation, hurting small-school athletics disproportionately.
- Smaller programs lose more players to sedentary digital habits than large schools do.
Set A Clear Mission And Enforce It
- Establish a clear mission and consistent standards before expecting cultural change.
- Deliver the message non-waveringly and enforce standards with parents and players when needed.