[Podcast] Evolution of an Institution and Program - Mike Jacobs
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Notre Dame College (Ohio) head coach Mike Jacobs. Discussing the evolution of Notre Dame College from an all-girls institution to becoming a top-level Division II football program, Coach Jacobs shares his development as a coach and the evolution of the Falcons’ program.
01:30 Growth of Notre Dame College
03:45 Strong foundation
04:55 Deciding to be a coach
06:18 Key lessons learned
08:08 Past experiences that developed Coach Jacobs
11:40 Less room for error
13:20 Talent evaluation
16:42 Building the coaching staff
20:50 Practice structure
24:55 Run focus period
26:46 Tempo and expectation
27:50 Retooling drills: Georgia drill
35:20 Winning edge
36:06 Connect with coach:
Twitter: @NDCFB
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