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 Thank you for supporting our partners: Learn More about Pro Quick Draw: Pro Quick Draw is a powerful plug-in used on Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint for coaches to organize, format, and export playbooks, scout cards, and presentations efficiently. It was a software designed with a coach in mind, providing the tools you need to draw quickly and stay organized. Learn More about Playbook Clinics: Playbook Clinics is a new coaching clinic series, reimagined from the ground up. Playbook organizes a Convening Panel of coaches in the region, asks them what they want to talk about, and who they want to hear from. Check them out at www.playbookclinics.com, get your staff registered, and use the code “Keith” to save $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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