One of the most underrated things you can build during the summer… is connection. Not just between players. Between: - players - coaches - parents - and the program itself. This install is simple—but it can completely change the feel of your summer. Install #3 — Taco Thursday + The 4-for-4 Club Every Thursday after your workout: Feed the team. Maybe it’s soft tacos.Maybe it’s biscuits.Pancakes. Donuts. Chick-fil-A. Let parents have the freedom to change it up and own it. Just make sure of one thing: There’s more than enough. Because the truth is… Some kids, sadly, never see “more than enough” very often. And a full table after a hard workout can mean more than most coaches realize. How it works Have parents rotate bringing food each week. Players who hit your weekly attendance standard: - get recognized - first in line - part of the “perfect attendance” group that week Then raise the stakes even more. At the end of each month: Players who go 4-for-4 (perfect attendance for the entire month) earn: - paintball - bowling - team activity - off-campus event Something different.Something they’ll talk about. Why it works - Gives players something weekly to look forward to - Creates consistency instead of random attendance - Gets parents involved in the culture - Builds momentum throughout the summer And most importantly… It gives players a reason to show up even on the days they don’t feel like it. Important Don’t just post a workout schedule and hope they come. Give the summer: - identity - energy - rewards - traditions That’s what players remember. Additional thoughts - Create a “4-for-4 Club” board in the weight room - Track weekly perfect attendance publicly - Make Thursdays feel different from every other workout day - As always: take pictures, post them, and celebrate it publicly Players love being part of something that feels alive. Now players aren’t just surviving summer workouts. They’re trying to be part of something.

I received this text today from former player and assistant, Justin Velasquez. His podcast was amazing and he will be my guest again this Friday. You’ll like this.. We also put a sideline bench in the weight room. And when we catch someone skipping reps, wrong weight on the bar, or just half passing it, we make them sit on the bench for the rest of the workout. Cuz that’s where they will be on a Friday night if they don’t listen to their coaches.

We used this a few times over the years. #dontbeskeerd https://youtu.be/pA9jLuB2yYg

Coaches — I want this to be the most valuable community you’re part of. But I don’t want to guess… I want to build it with you. Quick question — what would help you the MOST right now? 👇 Drop a number (or comment if you’ve got something else): 1. Spring ball practice ideas 2. Culture / team building 3. Leadership & captains 4. Offense (Fast N Wide / scheme) 5. Player accountability (tracking, discipline, OVR-type ideas) 6. Motivation / weekly messaging to players Or just tell me straight—what do you need?

You will get 3 pages of notes from this session - I guarantee it. https://youtu.be/clxgFMlCATs