The Give - Building Buy-In and Total Effort - Justin Lustig, Special Teams Coordinator, Penn State

In this episode of The Give, Penn State Special Teams Coordinator Justin Lustig shares a free lesson on what it takes to build real buy-in on special teams. Lustig explains why special teams must connect to winning, how culture shapes the phase, and why “total effort” has to show up from the start of the rep to the finish. He also breaks down how players begin to value special teams when coaches give it purpose, not just assignments. This conversation is a strong reminder that special teams can become more than a hidden phase. It can help define the standard of the entire team. Why buy-in starts with meaning How Penn State ties special teams to team success The role ball security, explosive plays, and field position play in the phase What Lustig means by total effort Why language and culture shape player response This episode features one free lesson from Justin Lustig’s full presentation. To access the full presentation and more year-round learning for coaches, visit LFGClinic.com. Premium members get access to full clinic presentations, in-season game planning tips, drills, and Lauren’s Library with more than 500 presentations from past clinics. Special Teams Coordinator School is coming soon inside LFG Clinic Premium. If this episode helped you, subscribe to The Give and share it with another coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices