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
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