Coach John Steigelmeier has been with the South Dakota State football program for over 34 years. In that time, he has built a winning program with not just technique in mind but also culture. In this 2021 talk from the Nebraska Coaches Association, he outlines his philosophy to building a winning program. The cultural and phycological aspects he has emphasized and developed with his M.A.D (Make a Difference) manual are included. A program bible meant to impart lessons on players and build a championship community and culture around a team.
Topics covered include:
• Vision
• Temperature
• Tradition
• Mental Focus
• Tradition
