Your Call - Reviving St. Francis Football: Building Belief, Culture, and Leadership - Josh Lindke, Head Coach, Toledo St. Francis (OH)

On this episode of Your Call presented by the Headset App, Josh Lindke, Head Coach at Toledo St. Francis, shares his inspiring journey of leadership and resilience. Taking over a program that had six head coaches in just five years, Lindke faced the daunting challenge of reviving a struggling football team.

He discusses the “trial by fire” of stepping into the role, the importance of culture and belief in transforming a program, and why fit matters more than anything in coaching. Lindke reflects on his transition from a successful tenure at Otsego to leading St. Francis, and how persistence, leadership, and a positive daily outlook have breathed new life into the program.

Chapters

• Introduction to Coaching Journey
• Transitioning from Assistant to Head Coach
• Challenges of Coaching a Struggling Program
• Building Belief and Culture in a New Program
• Transforming St. Francis Football
• Looking Ahead: The Future of St. Francis Football

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