Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm
Bret Bielema, Head Coach – Illinois
December 21, 2023
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring Illinois Head Coach, Bret Bielema’s General Session speech from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this talk, Coach Bielema discusses how he creates a culture of being Tough, Smart, and Dependable, defines important characteristics of Illinois Football, and gives some practical advice to young coaches. Coach Bielema just completed his third season as the Head Coach of the Fighting Illini.
Connect with Coach Bielema and Illinois football on social media here.
@BretBielema & @IlliniFootball
Show Notes:
1:06 Introduction
3:41 Career Highlights
5:20 Tough. Smart. Dependable.
7:35 Characteristics of Illinois Football
13:55 Practice Planning
19:21 In-Practice Drills
31:05 Culture outside of the building
32:08 Choose a job you love
33:10 Conclusion
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
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Bret Bielema, Head Coach – Illinois
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset presented by CoachComm, we are featuring Illinois Head Coach, Bret Bielema’s General Session speech from the 2023 AFCA Convention. In this talk, Coach Bielema discusses how he creates a culture of being Tough, Smart, and Dependable, defines important characteristics of Illinois Football, and gives some practical advice to young coaches. Coach Bielema just completed his third season as the Head Coach of the Fighting Illini.
Connect with Coach Bielema and Illinois football on social media here.
@BretBielema & @IlliniFootball
Show Notes:
1:06 Introduction
3:41 Career Highlights
5:20 Tough. Smart. Dependable.
7:35 Characteristics of Illinois Football
13:55 Practice Planning
19:21 In-Practice Drills
31:05 Culture outside of the building
32:08 Choose a job you love
33:10 Conclusion
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
