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How Jed Stugart turned players' phones into a teaching tool
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In this video, Lindenwood head coach Jed Stugart shares his philosophy on integrating players' phones into the football program as a positive teaching tool rather than a distraction.
Key takeaways from the video:
Embracing Technology: Instead of banning phones, the coaching staff uses them to deliver essential information like playbooks, scouting reports, and analytics (0:18 - 0:24).
Efficiency and Flexibility: Moving away from paper-based playbooks allows for instant updates. Coaches can make edits and changes that are immediately accessible to the entire team, replacing the outdated “print-and-punch” workflow (1:16 - 1:36).
Player Accountability: By trusting the players to manage their own devices—such as turning them off during meetings—coaches treat them like grown men, which helps foster a culture of maturity and accountability (0:26 - 0:46).
Using 'Just Play': Coach Stugart highly recommends the software Just Play as an essential resource for preparing athletes, praising its usability and the company's commitment to customer service (1:38 - 2:09).
