The booming voice you hear leading a pre-practice stretch or encouraging a Crimson Tide player to finish a workout session strong is that of Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Cochran. The high-energy conditioning coach joined Alabama's staff in 2007. A native of New Orleans, Scott has a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from LSU, and he has added a masters in sports management, also from LSU.
"Coach Cochran is one of the most spirited coaches I have ever been around," said former UA captain Antoine Caldwell. "He makes you want to show up and work every day, and push yourself even harder than the day before."
He has turned this team around from sucking air in the 4th quarter, with their hands on their hips in 90 plus degree temperatures, coupled with humidity levels reaching 75 to 85 % at times. These youngsters can play four quarters and "make you want quit" (Nick Saban). It's the other team that is sucking air, and hoping to just get the game over with.
Mark Ingram said in an interview with ESPN that they (the Bama players) look for those signs in opposing teams. Hands on their hips, head down, bending knees and trying to breath in fresh air and the will to finish games. "That's when we know we are in control", says Mark. "When I come out for a breather, I know that Trent has fresh legs, and when Trent comes out, he knows I have fresh legs."
It's been Coach Coachran who has turned this squad around in terms of finishing games strong. It has to make Coach Saban and the staff's job so much easier. They know Scott has them ready to play, most important of all... finish strong, and in punishing fashion.
Two key points here:
1- Having opposing teams wish the game would just end. And having your team glad to see the 4th quarter come so we can pound you into submission is sometimes the difference in winning a hard fought game or losing it. Just ask Texas, Auburn, LSU, and The Gators.
2- Having a coach like Scott Cochran brings high energy, and strong mental toughness to your players. It's hard to win and be mentally tough when you are not in great shape.
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"Coach Cochran is one of the most spirited coaches I have ever been around," said former UA captain Antoine Caldwell. "He makes you want to show up and work every day, and push yourself even harder than the day before."
He has turned this team around from sucking air in the 4th quarter, with their hands on their hips in 90 plus degree temperatures, coupled with humidity levels reaching 75 to 85 % at times. These youngsters can play four quarters and "make you want quit" (Nick Saban). It's the other team that is sucking air, and hoping to just get the game over with.
Mark Ingram said in an interview with ESPN that they (the Bama players) look for those signs in opposing teams. Hands on their hips, head down, bending knees and trying to breath in fresh air and the will to finish games. "That's when we know we are in control", says Mark. "When I come out for a breather, I know that Trent has fresh legs, and when Trent comes out, he knows I have fresh legs."
It's been Coach Coachran who has turned this squad around in terms of finishing games strong. It has to make Coach Saban and the staff's job so much easier. They know Scott has them ready to play, most important of all... finish strong, and in punishing fashion.
Two key points here:
1- Having opposing teams wish the game would just end. And having your team glad to see the 4th quarter come so we can pound you into submission is sometimes the difference in winning a hard fought game or losing it. Just ask Texas, Auburn, LSU, and The Gators.
2- Having a coach like Scott Cochran brings high energy, and strong mental toughness to your players. It's hard to win and be mentally tough when you are not in great shape.
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You folks have a great day! and stay in shape! RTR
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