Learning the game and developing champions. Mike Leonard, Franklin (Indiana) College head coach

Summary: Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Mike Leonard, head coach at Franklin (Indiana) College, an NCAA Division III school. During his 16-year coaching career at Franklin, Coach Leonard has won five Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships. On today’s episode, Leonard and host Keith Grabowski talk about building culture and continuing to learn the game. Show Notes 2:00 Leonard’s background in coaching 4:45 Coaches who have helped Leonard throughout his career 7:05 Lessons that Coach Leonard has learned 9:05 Building culture 12:40 Creating a “Champions Manual” 16:30 Preparation with players 19:20 What makes a smart player 20:45 “Treat others right” 23:25 Balancing a coaching staff’s workload 26:45 Continuing to learn the game 28:25 A book Coach Leonard recommends 30:55 Incorporating fun into a program 32:50 The winning edge Subscribe to the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast on iTunes.