National Coach of the Week - Rod Sherman, Orange Lutheran HS (CA)

On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football Technology, Orange Lutheran High School (CA) Head Coach Rod Sherman reflects on his unique journey into coaching and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Despite having no background as a football player, Sherman’s path shows how leadership, consistency, and personal growth are essential to creating a lasting impact both on and off the field. He shares insights on balancing family life with the demands of coaching, the value of feedback in driving improvement, and how traveling for competitions creates meaningful memories for players. Sherman also discusses the pressures coaches face to meet expectations, the importance of embracing a growth mindset, and how technology and mental health awareness are reshaping the modern game. Chapters Introduction to Coach Rod Sherman Rod Sherman's Unique Coaching Journey Traveling for a National Stage Leadership and Leading from a Full Cup Balancing Personal Life and Coaching Embracing Feedback and Growth Mindset The Pressure of Expectations in Coaching Utilizing Technology in Coaching Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: ⁠@CoachKGrabowski⁠ Ready to gain an edge on game night? Modern Football Technology helps coaches make smarter real-time decisions with in-game analytics. It’s simple to get started, and you can be up and running by Friday night. Book a demo today and see the difference this week: https://www.modernfootball.com/demo ⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices