Player Development and a Positive Culture

with Mike London,
College of William & Mary Head Coach;
former Howard University Head Coach;
2017 AFCA Regional Coach of the Year;
2017 FCS Eddie Robinson Award finalist;
2011 ACC Coach of the Year (University of Virginia);
2008 FCS National Champions (University of Richmond);
2008 AFCA FCS National Coach of the Year

Mike London has been coaching football for 30 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge regarding what it takes to build a great team culture. You'll learn all about London's methods for developing players to be great on and off the field in this video, as well as how to get your coaching staff to foster a positive environment within your program.

Establishing Great Culture

Coach London's presentation starts with an excellent overview on the importance of football, and in particular, establishing a championship culture. London gives specific examples of how establishing a positive culture contributes to not only the success of the team, but to the growth and development of the athletes that participate in the program.

You'll also learn how to establish positive relationships with your players and how Coach London and his staff identify student-athletes that will fit into their program's culture.

Cultivating Leadership

London continues by giving examples of how important leadership is in a football program amongst the players. He gives several unique perspectives on how to cultivate leadership qualities in your student-athletes that will last a lifetime. Additionally, Coach London stresses the importance of creating leadership opportunities for everyone on your team, and not just the players that are natural leaders.

This video from Coach London is a worthy addition to any football coach's library. You will inherit thoughts and ideas on an essential subject that often doesn't get talked about enough when X's and O's steal the spotlight.

46 minutes. 2020.