Creating a Consistent Player – Adam Cushing, Run Game Coordinator/OL Coach, Duke University

Adam Cushing is the run game coordinator at Duke and also coaches the offensive line. Prior to serving on the Blue Devils staff, he spent three years as the head coach at Eastern Illinois University.

Coach Cushing spent 15 seasons in a variety of roles at Northwestern University, including ten seasons as the offensive line coach. He also coached the super backs, tight ends, and H-backs, after starting as a graduate assistant working with the offensive line. Cushing had recruiting coordinator responsibilities as well, twice earning national recognition as one of the Big Ten’s top recruiters.

Coach Cushing got his start in coaching as an assistant coach at the University of La Verne.

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Coach Cushing focuses on what it takes to create a consistent player. While he gives examples with the offensive line, what he describes applies to all position groups, units, and the team.

He establishes that consistency is the hallmark of greatness. His discussion includes mental consistency in training players' minds, especially related to the game plan, player-owned culture, and consistency with cultural messages.

Show Notes:

• Consistency is the hallmark of greatness
• Mental preparation
• Beginning of a meeting
• Homework

Follow Adam Cushing on Twitter @CoachCushing.

Listen to Coach Cushing's Entire Clinic Talk: https://bit.ly/42JDa49

Additional Adam Cushing Episodes:

Simplifying Culture: https://bit.ly/3LUgdpg

Additional Adam Cushing Video Course:

Culture and Leadership: https://bit.ly/3z9Y6nq

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