Paul Benoit

𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... NOBODY reminds anyone of the standards 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... COACHES remind team of the standards 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... CAPTAINS remind team of the standards 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... EVERYONE reminds each other of the standards

Tom Izzo shares an uncomfortable truth about earning your spot. "You play real good, you start. You don't play as good, you work your way back in." "That's the American way - except America has gotten soft." You don't get what you want in life - you get what you earn. It starts with showing up and earning it every single day. No shortcuts...Just hard work. (🎥@CBBonFOX )

Coach Sark is a truth-teller. Some players won’t start. Some won’t play. But all will be coached. Developed. Respected. The best coaches tell the truth… Even when it’s hard.

“Hear Me…” Mike Tomlin GOLD 🔥 “It’s not what you are capable of; it’s what you are willing to do. Plenty of people are capable. Fewer people are willing.” Potential is common. Commitment is rare.

250 clean today! @coachkstowers getting us ready for next season! @CoachPBenoit @WoodcreekFB @Coach_Noonan @coachkmr @CoachRenoYale @CoachLynch

250 clean @coachkstowers @CoachTTMP

Love seeing the work. Good job

The weight room is biased. It only rewards those who work. And it will see right through anyone not willing to do it. It’s a truth teller. You can’t fool it. It will let you know exactly where things stand.

The weight room is about RESPECT. If you miss workouts, or are late, you disrespect your coaches and teammates, and the importance of training. And you are a distraction to those doing things right.

WATCH: #USC Safeties Working with Coach Paul Gonzales on Friday (3/13) ✌🏼 🔗 youtu.be/NSfZcpJ9QaA?si… via @On3USC @ProphetPb @DeeReddick8 @k_urlacher11 @TrestinCastro @maddenriordy

Being talented doesn’t make you a great player. According to Curt Cignetti, the real separator is how a player responds to coaching. That reveals three types of players: 1️⃣ Inconsistent players They take coaching on their own terms: • Accept praise • Resist correction 2️⃣ Good players They take coaching when it’s given: • Listen to feedback • Apply it in practice 3️⃣ Great players They seek coaching relentlessly: • Self-scout constantly • Ask for more correction Talent sets the floor. Your relationship with coaching determines the ceiling.

Defensive coordinator Gary Patterson explains why he’s adapted the white stripe on the defenders helmets during practice. “It’s an eyes thing” when reviewing the practice film they’re able to see the players snap their eyes by seeing the stripe move. When they get to the point where they’re snapping their eyes giving signals and doing the right things— the stripe will come off.

After a great conversation with @CoachChoateFB , I am very grateful to say I have received my fifth Division 1 scholarship to The University of Nevada, Reno! @coachkstowers @CoachTTMP

The poem that Lou Holtz would have his players memorize…

Lou Holtz looking back at life: "How lucky I am to be married to the person I am, to be in the country we have, to have the children we have... I don't think you live your life in regrets... you can be happy or sad, that's your choice. I choose to be happy." Rest in Peace 🙏

“I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.” — Lou Holtz

Just keep working 😤 @coachkstowers @CoachTTMP @eazzzydot

Why does Indiana have short practices? It’s not about doing less. It’s about wasting nothing. Cignetti learned early: Less exposure = fewer injuries. Fewer injuries = more continuity. But the practices aren’t just shorter. They’re sharper. Over half the time is scheme communication and job assignment reps. They’re rehearsing decisions. Practice days are mental so game days can be physical.

Why do coaches care about GPA? Because there’s no such thing as a “dumb football player” anymore — especially in the transfer portal era. When I transferred from Oregon State University to Fresno State, I learned this fast. Same game. Different language. At Fresno State under Kalen DeBoer we called a coverage “4 Special.” At Oregon State? “4 Packer.” Strong Safety at Fresno = “SS.” On my board I’d tag it “R” (Rover). Post / Corner concept at OSU = “Peel.” At Fresno = “Scissors.” 10-yard out + MOS fade at OSU = “Sonic.” At Fresno = “Seattle.” Outside Zone run at OSU = “Dagger.” At Fresno = “Detroit.” Different words. Same concepts. If you can’t process information quickly... If you can’t translate terminology… If you can’t learn a new system in weeks instead of months… You won’t survive the portal. GPA isn’t about being a “school guy.” It’s proof you can learn, adapt, and execute. And in today’s game — that’s non-negotiable. Smart is the new strong.

James Franklin said, "You're going to fall back on your habits." "If your habits are good and strong, you're going to be very very successful." Excellence is the habit and the mindset, not the destination. You are what you consistently do.