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Building a Competitive Program with Roger VanDeZande

Building a Competitive Program with Roger VanDeZande

Update: 2025-11-25
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In this conversation, Coach Roger VanDeZande reflects on his first season at Fulton High School, discussing the challenges and successes of the team. He emphasizes the importance of building a competitive program, establishing winning habits, and transitioning to a new offensive system. The discussion also covers postseason evaluations, offseason planning, and the implementation of a two-platoon system to enhance player development and team performance. Coach VanDeZande shares insights into his coaching philosophy and the collaborative culture he fosters among his coaching staff.




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00:00 Reflecting on the Season at Fulton High School


02:49 Building a Competitive Program


05:59 Establishing Winning Habits


08:46 Transitioning to a New System


11:41 Postseason Evaluations and Offseason Planning


14:25 Implementing a Two-Platoon System


17:32 Skill Player Development and Strategy


20:34 Coaching Philosophy and Team Culture









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Building a Competitive Program with Roger VanDeZande

Building a Competitive Program with Roger VanDeZande

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