Every head coach knows this:
A great assistant changes everything.
They lift your culture.
They protect your standards.
And they determine how far your team can really go.
As an AD, my job is to bring in and retain coaches who can build, develop, and win. At the same time, good coaches want to be in environments where they have a real opportunity to succeed.
If a school’s vision does not prioritize winning or fails to provide the tools, support, and structure needed for success, it will struggle to attract and retain high level coaches. Talented coaches are intentional about where they invest their time and energy.
Winning is not about cutting corners or doing it at all costs. It is about alignment. When you have strong coaches, the right resources, and a clear commitment to success, those pieces work together. When everyone is not aligned, the culture is poisoned. That alignment is what builds a sustainable, competitive program.
6’9” W Braden McCruter has made major strides this season!
High Academic
3&D Wing
High Jumped 6’8” in 2025 in track
No brainer! Hunting a redshirt at the D1 level
@bmccruter
I’m not a big “fire the coach” guy, but Stefanski should be fired on the spot right now. Failed challenge, false start, 12 men on the field, and what should have been delay of game, ALL ON THE FIRST SERIES!!
June of ‘23, Jackson & I had a talk outside @LakePointSports about how he’s got a chance to play high level DI if he gave everything he had to it over the next 2 yrs.
Welp, here he is. Playing in the A10 for @DuqMBB & @DruOnDemand!
So proud of you @2026jackson ! I love you 1’s