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Hey @UMichFootball @MSU_Football @WMU_Football @CMU_Football @EMUFB @svsu_football @NMU_Football @FerrisFootball Join us. Register today!

All are welcome from coast to coast!

Hey @WeAreAFCA coaches we would love to have you in The Mitten for our showcase week across the state.

College coaches please use the link below to sign up for the @MHSAA exposure camp. We look forward to having you evaluate all the great talent in the Great State of Michigan. All college coaches welcome. forms.gle/FNgL1EmqLfdx2L…

The MHSFCA is currently looking for dedicated leaders to join our Board of Directors as Regional Representatives. Our regional reps play a vital role in connecting our association with coaches across the state. Nomination form: mhsfca.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=…

Last day to apply to take part in the premier leadership development opportunity in coaching. Gets resumes to the top of the pile. This off season THREE former LDA members landed their first HC opportunity New deadline: TODAY

If you’re a coach who wants to challenge players while building awesome relationships, you should read this. The problem is . . . challenging players in uncomfortable ways is absolutely necessary for excellence but risks turning them off, damaging trust, and undermining confidence. They seem to work against each other. But it only seems that way. The truth is . . . you can challenge players incredibly hard AND build deep trust. They're not opposites. The key is making players feel how the challenge comes from caring, not instead of it. Most players in your program have never experienced that from a coach. They’ve had intense coaches who challenged and caring coaches who connected, but not a coach that does both. At the same time. Here’s the phrase to use —> “High love with high standards.” That's the phrase you need to repeat over and over and over. To yourself. To your players. To their parents. To your staff. 1000x a week. High love is high standards. Lowering standards is not a sign that you care. It’s not an act of love. It’s an act of fear. Soft coaching is the opposite of love. It says, "I don't think you're capable of more or better." High standards is high love. Holding high standards doesn’t require that you withhold love or connection. A player’s connection with you (and teammates) is the single most powerful force you can tap into to drive high standards. People will do anything for the people they love. Every player is a person first, a player second. Show each player you see them as person first. Before practice, during water breaks, after mistakes, when they’re struggling. Learn their unique desires fast. Ask about specific details in their lives, not just “How’s school? How’s your family?”. Notice their effort, not just their results. When they feel that YOU are FOR them, they'll run through walls for you. Then bring the intensity. "Not good enough! You can do better! You must be better than that!" When a kid knows you love him and believe in him, he hears your challenges totally different. Your challenges become proof that you care. But only if THE PERSON believes you care about him specifically. It’s now how much you think you care. It’s how much the person believes you care. E+R=O helps you stay clear, disciplined, and confident as a coach: The OUTCOME you want is better performance and a stronger relationship, improvement AND connection. You don't have to pick one or the other. Your EVENT is their performance (effort, focus, execution). Your RESPONSE is direct, honest feedback—HIGH LOVE + HIGH STANDARDS —delivered with energy and belief. Players WANT a coach who expects excellence. They just need to know you won't abandon them when they struggle, fall short, or fail. So challenge them in the moment, then reinforce the relationship immediately after. "That was sloppy. Focus and fix it. You can do this. Now let's go." High love with high standards. 1000x a week. Watch your players, and your relationships with them, transform.

Few more days left for aspiring head coaches and coordinators to get their resume in for a chance to take part in the premier leadership development opportunity for coaches in the Midwest. NEW deadline for applications is April 10.

New division lists are out some interesting movement. my.mhsaa.com/Sports/Footbal…

After discussion as an LDA group, we have decided to extend the deadline for applications to FRIDAY APRIL 10th. Still want to get your resume on top of the pile for HC / coordinator spots, send your resume in.

Last push for resumes for the Leadership Development Alliance Program Looking for the best and brightest coaches on your staff, in your league, or in your area. Encourage them to apply today!

Canton HS head coach Eric Newton credits his opportunity to become a head coach to his experience with the MHSFCA LDA

LDA class of 2023 selection @CoachEichler_GT on what being part of the LDA experience meant to him.

Congrats to former LDA selection Scott Fodrocy, the LBs coach at Muskegon, for becoming the new head coach at Muskegon Catholic! Becomes the third former LDA member to land a head coaching job in past two weeks

"The type of information you won't get from any other clinic or development program." -@coach_jhill

Hear from past coaches that have taken part in the LDA experience @coachmcelvany

Now accepting resumes for the 2026 MHSFCA Leadership Development Alliance program. Head coaches, we want to help develop your top assistant coaches and coordinators! First round of development sessions are set for June in conjunction with MHSFCA All Star game.

The MHSFCA Leadership Development Alliance is now accepting applicants. This opportunity is for: - Aspiring head coaches - Aspiring coordinators - Current or former HC looking to grow / network - Coach who wants an edge to get resume at "top of the pile" of candidates