Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA

Experienced football, softball, and basketball coach. College professor by day, coach on evenings and weekends!

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Mental toughness and Championship Mindset. Do the hard things.

[Knox College Football @FB_KnoxCollege]

80 Days Until Kickoff!!

[Dr. Megan Buning @DrBuning]

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[Jake von Scherrer - Host of The Educational AD Pod @TheADToolbox]

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[Jake von Scherrer - Host of The Educational AD Pod @TheADToolbox]

Rachel Steinbarger, AD at Pratt CC shares great tips for ADs on Self Care and Prof. Development!
https://t.co/D2n433FnNd
@coach_ad @WeCOACH @AD__insider @NJCAA @Hudl @prattcc @PrattBeavers @KSHSAA @KIAAAks @NCAA @NACDA @_WomenLeaders @kpreps @KJCCCmedia @NAIA @WomensSportsFdn

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Latest episode dropped last week! Had a blast talking with @courtneyannbeck founder of Plenty of Positivity, former collegiate gymnast, podcast host and professor.

https://t.co/JTz39gM8iv

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Movement, physicality and finishing in one drill. LBs must do these things on every snap!

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Lots of technique going on here.

Footwork = Shimmy Step
Block Destruction = Shock Technique
Disengagement = Rip Move

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Facts

[Blair Hubbard @CoachHubb2]

It always starts up front!

[William Payne @TweetsbyCoachP]

RECRUITS ARE LOST AND CONFUSED

One of the biggest misconceptions about recruiting is that more information and more opportunities have made the process easier.

On the surface, recruiting appears simple.

Create highlights.
Attend camps.
Contact coaches.
Perform well.
Make the grades.
Get recruited.

But beneath the surface is a world of competing voices, conflicting advice, and constant pressure that many families struggle to navigate.

They’re being pulled in every direction.

Parents have opinions.

High school coaches have opinions.

Travel coaches have opinions.

Trainers have opinions.

Friends have opinions.

Former players have opinions.

Social media has opinions.

One person says stay close to home. Another says leave the state. One says focus on academics. Another says chase the highest level possible. One says be patient. Another says commit now. Everyone sounds confident, yet nobody fully agrees.

AND college coaches often have opinions that completely contradict everyone else’s.

At the same time, recruits are surrounded by more noise than any generation before them. Every day they see commitment graphics, rankings, scholarship announcements, campus visits, transfer portal news, and highlight videos. They’re constantly comparing their journey to someone else’s best moments.

The pressure of “D1 or bust” only makes things harder. Many athletes grow up believing that if it’s not Division I, it’s not success. The reality is that incredible opportunities exist at every level:

D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO, USCAA, NCCAA, and more

But too many recruits spend their time chasing someone else’s definition of success instead of defining it for themselves.

They’re also trying to please everyone. Their parents. Their coaches. Their teammates. Their friends. The people who invested time and money into them. All while trying to figure out what they actually want.

And perhaps that’s the hardest part. Recruiting isn’t just choosing a school. It’s choosing where you’ll live, who you’ll learn from, who you’ll compete with, and what the next chapter of your life may look like. All while trying to decipher what the financial aid package really means for their future!

That’s a lot of pressure for a 16, 17, or 18 year-old who is still trying to figure out what tomorrow looks like and who to truly trust.

The recruits who navigate the process best aren’t usually the ones who listen to the loudest voices. They’re the ones who eventually learn to tune out the noise, stop comparing themselves to others, and define success for themselves.

Because recruiting was never meant to be about impressing the most people.

It’s about finding the place where you can grow, belong, and become the best version of yourself.

[Glazier Clinics @GlazierClinics]

WR Posture Drill

- The primary objective of the posture drill is to train players on every type of break by focusing on violent hip movement and gaining total control

- Coaches should prioritize technique and control over having players stop exactly on a yard line

- Executing a violent first step into the ground is critical for maintaining posture and effectively initiating the break

- The drill progresses from a stationary start to moving between lines, allowing coaches to regulate speed and emphasize proper mechanics

- To save the players' legs while focusing on technique, keep the drill distance to approximately five or six yards

- Players must continue coming back toward the ball until it is in their hands to ensure they beat defenders to the reception point

Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International
@coachjb4

#GlazierClinics

[Derek Jones @CoachdjCheetah]

“Your academics should never be Plan B, because it’s the one thing you can control. You can’t control getting injured, having an accident or things not working out the way you planned.
Don’t be left saying What if, I should have, If I had of or Why didn’t I when you can no longer play the game. Prepare yourself now for what you are one day sure to become. A former athlete.” #Ap2w

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Same for defense!

[Retired FB Coach @retiredfbcoach]

You want to know what the best Offense is? It’s the one you know best and you and your staff have the ability to teach. JMO

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Nick Saban on Leadership.

“Leadership is about helping somebody else for their benefit, not yours.” - Nick Saban

True leadership isn’t about power.

It’s about lifting others up and putting the team first.

Lead for impact.

[Bryan Mills @coachbryanmills]

https://t.co/slJDzG5xvk

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

And I would still love the opportunity to be a head coach!!

[Coach West @coachwwest]

The average high school head football coach stipend is around $7,000. Fluctuating heavily

For that, they’re expected to coach year-round, run a program, mentor kids, manage parents, recruit their own halls, fundraise, break down film, coordinate staffs, and be available almost 24/7.

Football coaches are grossly underpaid for what we ask of them.

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Happy Mother's day to the football moms!

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

Honored to be on the podcast Football Talk with @ChipSeagle
https://t.co/V5KXqCLQpn

[Mathias Fields @MathiasFie68080]

Can it be fall yet? I'm ready to play some ball!

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

One thing I learned many years ago, is that drills must correlate directly to game like situations. This one puts a "live like" set of skills together in one!

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

Linebackers:

Shed Blocks.
Move.
Tackle.

Focus on the fundamentals.

[Michael Fields, Ph.D., MBA, RAA @CoachMichaelF]

The latest episode is out! We have @coachjoesalas on the show! He shares insights on leadership, creating a championship culture, and more!

https://t.co/MfnFFp1YGG