In this episode of Culture OS, Brad Spencer, head coach at North Central College, shares his coaching journey emphasizing values like faith, family, and academics. He discusses challenges and successes shaping his coaching style, highlights recruiting local talent, and fostering a supportive team culture. Insights on maintaining high standards, effective communication, and leveraging technology for success are shared, providing actionable insights for coaches aiming to inspire their teams to achieve new heights.
After a stellar playing career as a wide receiver for the Cardinals, Brad Spencer joined the North Central College coaching staff as a wide receivers/tight ends coach in 2004. After 11 seasons as the wide receivers coach, Spencer was promoted to assistant head coach and offensive coordinator prior to the 2015 season. In January 2022, he was appointed the 26th head coach in the history of the Cardinals' program.
The 2022 season saw the Cardinals post the program's first undefeated season, a 15-0 campaign that resulted in the program's second NCAA Division III National Championship. North Central won the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, 28-21, over the University of Mount Union (Ohio) at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
Spencer was named the FootballScoop NCAA Division III Coordinator of the Year following the 2019 season, which saw the Cardinals win their first Division III national championship over the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 41-14, in Shenandoah, Texas.
Show Notes:
Previous Episode with Brad Spencer:
Winning Situational Football
Series Episodes:
Culture OS Series Kickoff
Matt Drinkall. Offensive Line Coach, Army
Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine HS (IN)
Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL)
Tony Shiffman, Head Coach, Waterford HS (WI)
Episodes with Rob Pomazak:
Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development
What I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head Coach
Remote Learning and the Four Quadrant Plan
Adjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid
The Head Coach and Coordinator Dynamic
Coach Pomazak’s Resources here
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Mid-Season Practice and Game Planning Considerations – Jaime Elizondo, XFL Offensive Coordinator
Communication for a Positive Second Half of the Season – John Tomlinson (USFL), Mike Judy (Smyrna HS), Brendan Walsh (Colgate)
Stay Sharp in the Trenches – Steven Ciocci (Bryant), Siddiq Haynes (UTSA), Kyle Segler (Louisiana-Monroe)
Evaluating Defensive Performance and Making Adjustments – Eric Kasperowicz (Mars HS), Shane Dierking (North Central), Ty Gower (Princeton HS)
Keeping It Simple and Continuing to Evolve Your Style – AJ Smith, OC, XFL Houston Roughnecks
Mid-Season Workload: Understand Player Needs – Cris Reisert (Tiffin University) and Chris Softley (Lubbock Christian)
Self-Scouting Your Calls and Your Culture – Dante Bartee (Oregon) and Morgan Scalley (Utah)
Adding Wrinkles to Meetings, Practices, and Drills for Continuous Improvement – Eric Marty (Michigan Panthers), Scotty Walden (Austin Peay), Tommy Zagorski (Otterbein)
The Strategic Power of the Self-Scout - James Vint
Keeping the Team Focused and Motivated Mid Season - Levi Nelson (PCA), Loren Johnson (Highland Springs HS), Matt Drinkall (Army West Point)
Mid Season Measurement of Offensive Success - Tyler Roehl (North Dakota St.), Jay Wilkinson (Fayetteville HS), Kyle Ohradzansky (U. Findlay)
Mid Season - Take the Team's Temperature - Dan Carrel (Coastal Carolina), Michael Toerper (Ithaca College), Steve Steele (Riggs HS)
Hammer Down - Establishing Identity Through Tempo - John Weaver, Interim OC & WR Coach, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS)
Continuous Improvement on Tackling During the Season - Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham
Early Season Volume of Scheme - Steve Steele (Pierre Riggs HS), Eric Marty (Michigan Panthers), John Tomlinson (Pittsburgh Maulers)
Adding Wrinkles and Adjustments - Morgan Scalley (Utah), Branden Jakubcin (Heidelberg), John RIce (San Jacinto HS), Shane Dierking (North Central)
Laser-Focus on Fundamentals and Communication Wins – Colonel JR West, Director of Operations, United States Army Recruiting Command
Tips for Being Special on Special Teams
Creating Individual and Practice Periods That Translate to Game Day
Early Season Game Planning Tips
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