Shawne Merriman on Maryland:
“I truly believe that if we kept all the talent from the DMV area at home, we could compete with anybody and win a national championship.”
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From our guest speakers to the coaches and attendees across all levels of football, we appreciate you sharing your time, knowledge, and passion for the game.
Dan Quinn shares a masterclass on leadership, accountability, and why NFL players need the truth.
"Early on, I think I felt like leadership was just about me - how do I lead?"
"Then as I got a little more chrome and a little older, I recognized leadership wasn't just about me. It's helping others see the leadership in themselves and what they could become."
"Giving them a vision of what their career and path could look like."
Leadership isn't about you - it's about the people. It's about how you develop people.
"There would be good days and hard days always in between, but if we stayed consistent with these guys - let's face it, NFL players have been bullshitted a lot in their lives."
"They were great high school players to get recruited, a lot of BS going on there, getting into the NFL. They need to be told the truth about things."
"They appreciated that - the honesty when it's going good and when it's not."
You can't build trust and true connection if you aren't willing to say the hard truths.
Then he explained why he's comfortable doing it:
"They wanna be great, and we have to sometimes, as coaches and leaders, tell them the things they don't wanna hear."
"I'm comfortable doing that because they know I come from a place that I care about them and I love them and I want the best for them."
You have to master that balance of warm and demanding.
"It's why I coach...to have those connections with everybody involved with it. I've loved being on a team."
Truth without care is harsh.
Care without truth is hollow.
The best leaders give both because they know that is the right way and the only way to lead.
(🎥Washington Commanders )
Flagship Football Coaches' Academy 2026 is filling up!
Former Terp great and NFL player/coach Mike Tice will be back in Terpsville to speak! Open spring practices, film breakdown with Terps coaches and NFL and collegiate coaches set to present.
Plus, @BSNSPORTS Coaches Social Friday night, included in cost. Visit https://t.co/eONJRWZMyk and click CLINIC at top to register.