In this episode, I walk you through the five player development interviews I had at three different universities and the lessons each one taught me. From getting unexpectedly interviewed in my high school office by Tom Herman, to breaking down my entire job on the spot for Todd Orlando, to being moved back into my true lane by Major Applewhite, to gaining creative freedom with Les Miles, to navigating misalignment at Baylor, every interview shaped my understanding of this profession.
If you work in player development, want to break into the role, or are trying to figure out your next career move, this episode will give you a behind the scenes look at what these interviews are really like, what coaches pay attention to, and the biggest lessons I learned along the way.
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