Best Eleven of 2023, #1: Mindset and Focus to Create Success – Maurice Linguist, Head Coach, University of Buffalo

Our #1 interview in our Best 11 of 2023 is with Maurice Linguist, head coach at the University of Buffalo.

I was so impressed with Coach Linguist when I had the opportunity to connect with him. It wasn’t just the conversation that you will hear, but it was the discussion we had both before and after where his ability to connect with people truly shined through.

That skill is such an important part of leadership, and it’s what makes a coach elite at building the relationships that fuel the success of the organization. I know this is one you will enjoy!

Show Notes:

• The changing landscape of college football
• What it means to take over a program
• Latest takeover in the history of college football
• It’s all about getting it done
• Mindset - begin with the end in mind
• Key to getting focused and getting started quickly
• Finding and identifying the right people
• Why do you do what you do?
• Relationships are critical
• One-on-ones with players
• Cross-over position groups to build as many relationships as possible
• February is a contact period for us in our locker room
• If you cannot communicate and connect, you will fail as a leader
• Learning from PJ Fleck
• Leadership training is 365 days a year
• Moving players along to a leadership role
• Two parts to leadership - the leader and the receiver
• Doing accountability right
• Learning what accountability looks like while in the NFL
• Watching film as a program
• Complementary football
• Format of team meeting

Related Maurice Linguist Episode:

How We Teach and Implement: https://spoti.fi/3XTuZyU

Full Maurice Linguist Presentations:

Building a Championship Foundation for Sustained Success: https://bit.ly/3YMJ0iT

Ethics - Building a Man: https:/bit.ly/3IDomfo

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