Coaching Matters

IN THIS STUDY GUIDE, former Husker Coach Tom Osborne, shares proven principles, strategies and lessons to equip you to improve your coaching and inspire others. You can find the supplemental videos here.

Nearly every successful coach can point to a good coach who taught them how to coach. Tom Osborne makes the case for coaching athletes in body, mind and spirit— all three dimensions. He explains how every coach can get others to follow, giving their best effort without using intimidation tactics or manipulation. Study how any coach can leave a legacy.

Topics include: mentoring, integrity, consistency, language, values, how to deal with adversity, work ethic, spirituality, loyalty, unity, vision and leadership.

Tom Osborne was the head coach of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for 25 years. He has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions.