In this episode of Champions, Keith Grabowski is joined by three state champion head coaches to break down one of the most important aspects of a successful football program—developing an off-season calendar. From structuring strength and conditioning programs to integrating leadership development, the discussion covers a wide range of strategies that have helped these coaches build championship teams.

Our State Champions:

Bradley Zelenovich

Southeast Polk Rams

Iowa Class 5A State Champion

Hunter Cantwell

Christian Academy-Louisville Centurions

Kentucky Class 3A State Champion

Dillon Mitchell

Choctaw County Chargers

Mississippi Class 3A State Champion

Chapters

Introduction to Off-Season Development
Insights from Championship Coaches
Weight Room as the Backbone of the Program
Creating a Positive Off-Season Environment
Focus on Leadership and Team Culture
Building Leadership in the Offseason
Setting Individual Goals and Team Dynamics
Navigating Summer Training Challenges
Establishing Summer Workout Standards
Preparing for the Upcoming Season
Balancing Summer Activities and Football Training

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Champions - Building the Off Season Calendar - Hunter Cantwell, Dillon Mitchell, Brad Zelenovich