How do you create an optimal learning environment for your position group? In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Morrissey, the offensive line coach at the University of Rhode Island, who shares his experience and expertise in fostering effective learning and leadership within his team. He explains the power of setting the tone on day one and establishing a mission for each season. We discuss the importance of teaching with energy and engagement in order to create a stimulating learning experience for your players. Coach Morrissey reveals his strategies for mixing up the routine with “field trips” and tailoring teachings to different learning styles. We also delve into the value of interactive methods, such as assigning players to research team members and using clips of professional players for inspiration and new perspectives. We finish our discussion on optimizing the meeting room with the significance of assessing learning in the classroom, with insights on how quizzes or tests can be used to check for understanding. Coach Morrissey shares his approach of giving tests every couple of days and allowing players to complete them as a team, as well as discussing the benefits of talking through test responses. Tune in to this insightful conversation with Coach Morrissey as we dive deep into the art of creating a highly effective learning environment for your position group room. Show Notes: Setting the tone in the first meeting Pledge of Allegiance The mentality of the room Be in great shape Not much scheme in the first meeting Standards of the room What are we going to do to get there? Keeping players engaged Making it interactive Having conversations outside of football Building the bonds beyond the room Graduate assistant experience at Oregon Check for understanding/tests/quizzes Related: Bob Wylie 2 Part - Coaching that Builds Relationships https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML2461488358.mp3?updated=1669916379 https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML9502095027.mp3?updated=1669916378 The Mushroom Society - Dante Scarnecchia https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML5356751488.mp3?updated=1669916196 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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