It is an honor to represent Coach Nick Saban and the entire LSU football program, and to share some thoughts on our organizational structure that we feel are paramount to having consistent and productive special teams play. Almost every program claims that they are committed to special teams, but as Coach Saban constantly reminds us, “Your actions speak so loud I cannot hear what you say.” At LSU, we feel that developing an organized, systematic approach to all phases has a much greater impact on player commitment and performance than mere lip service. Set forth below are “actions” we feel tangibly demonstrate a true commitment. 1. Head Coach Involvement: I am very fortunate to work for a Head Coach who is extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of special teams and who takes an active role in its operation. Coach Saban attends every one of our meetings, which helps establish the
Continue Reading
This article is available to American Football Quarterly subscribers.
Get instant digital access to this issue and the complete archive.