In Episode 1 of The Coaches Collective, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of the most successful high school football coaches in the country - Coach Bob Ladouceur, from De La Salle High School in Concord, CA.

In 1979, as a 25 year old, first year head coach, Bob Ladouceur was stepping into a program at De La Salle that had never had a winning season. He found the job posting in the local newspaper.

Little did he know he was about to embark on one of the most storied high school football coaching careers. Fast forward 399 wins later, his teams topped the USA Today Rankings 5 different times.

Most well-known for his historic 151 game win-streak, Class of '01 National High School Football HOF induction, and his career record of 399-25-3, Coach Lad is the last guy to talk stats and accolades.

“I never wanted to coach college ball. I never intended to be noted or famous. I looked at football as a vehicle to reveal character.”

We talk coaching style and philosophy, developing players and staff, and the nuances of his Split Back Veer Offense. No matter the level, if you’re a coach, you can take something from this interview - the guy knows how to win.

“I wasn’t the Knute Rockne guy before the game. I didn’t really believe in that. I thought all the work and the words had to be said already.”

Coaches, get your pen and notepad ready for this one.

By Coaches, for coaches - content you can take from the Podcast to the Field.

-Derick Perkins

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