In this episode of Fourth and Three, Coach Randy Jackson sits down with Coach Robert Causey of Leesville High School for an honest conversation about what it really takes to turn a season around.

After starting 1–5, Coach Causey and his staff faced a choice: stay the course or confront hard truths. What followed wasn’t a schematic overhaul—it was a mindset shift that led to a 6–6 finish and a playoff win.

This episode isn’t about X’s and O’s.

In this conversation, we break down:

Why the first competition must be won by the head coach

How a single honest bus-ride conversation sparked real change

The power of positive energy and daily standards

When you vs. you matters—and when me vs. you matters

Simple ways to create daily competitive wins in the offseason

Coach Causey also shares candid lessons on handling losing streaks, managing emotions, and making unpopular decisions that serve the team.

If you’re a coach navigating adversity—or trying to build real competitiveness beyond drills—this episode is for you.