In the premier episode of the new season of the Demand Excellence Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce our first guest, Brad Collier, a State Championship winning high school football head coach. He gives a riveting account of his transition from an assistant coach to a head coach and the stellar debut season. Brad credits his team's remarkable performance to great coaching staff, supportive community, and his core philosophy in coaching.

Brad discloses his hard-earned wisdom on the importance of leadership in coaching revealing the delicate intricacies of his defensive strategy. He highlights the essence of focusing on fundamentals and how a simple plan can lead to a triumphant end result. Delve into Brad's approach to practice structure, alignment, and his stern belief in the mantra "fundamentals over scheme".

Listen as Brad underscores the complexity of his beloved sport and the sweat and toil behind each victory. He endeavors to shed light on the rookies' journey towards a championship win and paints a vivid picture of how fundamentals form an essential part of overall training. Get a glimpse of the nerve-wracking thrill of play calling and the excitement of clock management.

Amid the exhilaration of the game, this episode also ventures into Brad’s more personal journey, addressing challenges of reconciling faith, family, and a fulfilling career in football coaching. Thrust into the role of an offensive coordinator despite his defensive background, Brad opens up about his experiences and the balancing act required when performing under pressure.

Our coach shares candidly about the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual stresses football coaching brings, along with his experiences with team members facing diverse challenges. He emphasizes the solution to every struggle – faith in God and surrendering one's problems to Him. Join us on this intriguing journey into the intense world of football strategy and player development, seasoned with a dash of faith-based wisdom.