Your Call - Building Mental Toughness Through the Cycle of the Snap - Bobby Johnson III, OC/OL Coach, Norwich University

On this episode of Your Call presented by The Headset App, Bobby Johnson III, Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at Norwich University, shares his coaching philosophy and the power of the Cycle of the Snap in building mental toughness and team culture. Drawing on lessons from his previous coaching stops at RPI and UNE, Johnson explains how consistency, communication, and structured practices help players reset quickly after each play and stay locked in under pressure.

He breaks down practical strategies for reinforcing mental resilience, from using verbal and physical cues to evaluating performance immediately after snaps. Johnson also highlights the importance of full commitment from the coaching staff and adapting approaches to meet the unique needs of his players at Norwich.

Chapters

• Introduction to Coaching Philosophy
• The Cycle of the Snap
• Building Mental Toughness
• Implementing the Cycle of the Snap
• Commitment to the Process

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Bobby Johnson III: @CoachJohnsonOL

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