On today's "best of" episode, we share simple ideas from five coaches on how to build a strong player-coach relationship. These methods can be incorporated at any level and require only the focus and work of the coach to build the bonds that lead to individual, unit and team success.

Shownotes:

-Introduction of a coaches manual

-Ola Adams, assistant DB coach, Denver Broncos - taking a walk

-Bill Durkin, OL coach, Coastal Carolina - CPR time

-Bob Wylie, OL Coach, XFL Vipers - Creating an environment for relationships

-Terry Joseph, passing game coordinator, DB coach, Texas - communication and the message

-Brian Polian, special teams coordinator, LSU - relationships are a two-way street

Entire episodes:

15 Coaching Points for the Player-Coach Relationship

3 Down Creepers, Press Man and Walking to Build Relationships - Ola Adams

https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/3-down-creepers-press-man-and-walking-to-build-relationships-ola-adams-dc-villanova-university

Coach Player Relationship and Coaching the Oline- Bill Durkin

https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-player-relationship-and-coaching-the-oline-bill-durkin-ol-coach-coastal-carolina

Coaching that Builds Relationships - Bob Wylie

https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks

The Player Coach Relationship - Terry Joseph

https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-player-coach-relationship-terry-joseph-defensive-passing-game-coordinator-and-secondary-texas

Coaching Generation Z - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-generation-z-brian-polian-special-teams-coordinator-notre-dame