Savannah Bananas coach and director of Banana Ball, Adam Virant, is from Grand Island, Nebraska, and went to Papillion La Vista High School.
Now he’s coaching the Bananas inside the stadium he grew up going to. ❤️
Lane Kiffin with an outside the box philosophy on culture building, the concept of environment as a strategy, and how people don't "buy-in" more than they 'belong':
🔓 The fastest way to change behavior isn’t motivation, it’s environment. Leadership is about creating the conditions where people feel safe, valued, and inspired. When the environment is right, performance doesn't need to be forced; it’s unlocked.
🌅 People don’t commit to a job, they commit to a feeling. If your environment makes them feel like they belong, they’ll want to show up. If it makes them feel managed, they’ll only show up when they have to.
🎨 The trajectory of a team is set long before the results show up. It’s shaped in the culture you tolerate, the standards you reinforce, and the environment you DESIGN every single day.
The environment you create doesn’t just influence behavior, it determines identity. Once people see themselves differently, they develop different habits to align with that belief and push them toward their goals. 🎯
Had the honor of speaking to the @NDFootball team about the importance of Special Teams, the NFL, and what it means for me to create evidence in everything you do
2026 Spring Training was outstanding! Fantastic time GBEDing with 31 Hawks and all of the outstanding families in the Florida Sun. #GoHawks@pawlanta@FHE_Athletics#Rise
Great time and an amazing day #GBEDing for day 1 of Spring Training. Tremendous practice. A lot of balls crushed and big arms bringing additional heat to the Florida Heat. 2026 #Rise@pawlanta@FHE_Athletics#GoHawks
I asked Dan Hurley the same question I asked Tom Izzo: why does the media have a problem with coaches coaching players hard?
Hurley: "Society has gotten soft in a lot of ways... The real world is tough and cruel... I'm preparing my players for life."