Adding Value to the Program – Jevaughn Codlin, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, West Virginia

In this episode, Jevaughn Codlin, graduate assistant/assistant defensive backs coach at West Virginia University, shares how he adds value to the program even though he is in an entry-level position. This episode has great reminders for any coach at any stage of his or her career about adding value to the program. Coach Codlin also provides valuable insight for coaches in entry-level positions looking to build their careers. Show Notes: Relationships in the Building Creating relationships with the players, building trust Not only being comfortable with your position group Everyday is an interview Recruiting Being eager to spend time with recruits when they come on campus  Be proactive Try to learn the little details about recruits in case a coach asks you something about them When guys come on campus and they ask about you is a sign of doing a good job building real relationships On-Field Value Putting ego to the side No one cares what you know about scheme Watch and learn Teach when the opportunity presents itself to teach In the offseason, work on how you deliver your message Find ways kids can learn as easy as possible As you add more value, you receive more responsibility Follow Coach Codlin on Twitter @_CoachCod. Coaches Mentioned in This Episode: Shadon Brown Van Malone Myersz Hendrickson Follow All We Are Doing: Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski. Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices