Build the Bridge: Head Coach Mac Stephens and Assist. Coach Kahari Hicks, Cleveland Heights HS

Summary: Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome two coaches from Cleveland Heights High School (Ohio). Head Coach Mac Stephens brings his experience in coaching and as a former NFL player to his program. He alongside assistant coach Kahari Hicks helped develop the "Build the Bridge" program. On this episode, tune in and learn how bringing football programs together, whether its a 7-on-7 Tournament or an event, can bring communities together. 1:39 Starting the movement 4:00 Discussing with other coaches 5:47 The Bridge Program 10:15 Getting teams started 12:31 Just the beginning 16:20 Building the bridge to parents 18:00 Sports unifying communities 20:17 Number of participants 21:23 Local sponsorships 22:49 Designing the logo 24:10 Adopting the program 30:22 Message to coaches You can follow Coach Stephens on Twitter here: @MacStephens You can follow Coach Hicks here: @Kahari_hicks Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.