John Stiegelmeier- Fundamentals in Building a Football Program - 2021 Nebraska Coaches Association

Coach John Stiegelmeier has been with the South Dakota State football program for over 34 years. In that time, he has built a winning program with not just technique in mind but also culture.

In this talk from the 2021 Nebraska Coaches Association, he outlines his philosophy to building a winning program. The cultural and phycological aspects he has emphasized and developed with his M.A.D (Make a Difference) manual are included, a program bible meant to impart lessons on players and build a championship community and culture around a team.

Topics covered include:

• Vision
• Temperature
• Tradition
• Mental Focus
• Tradition