Turning Around a Program w/ Coach Tim Dycus

In this episode of The Board Drill Podcast, we sit down with Coach Tim Dycus, the head football coach at Winter Springs High School (FL). Coach Dycus dives into the details of building a culture, the reality of turning around a struggling program, and the leadership lessons that come with over two decades on the sidelines.

Coach Dycus took over a program that many saw as an easy win on their schedule—until now. Under his guidance, Winter Springs just posted its first winning season in years and reached the playoffs. This episode is a must-watch for coaches who are grinding in the trenches, building brick by brick.

Timestamps
0:00 - Intro & Coach Dycus joins the show
1:34 - Taking over a struggling program
3:05 - Coach Dycus’ backstory: from business owner to football coach
6:42 - What he learned from Seminole County football legends
10:17 - How he built a winning culture at Winter Springs
14:10 - Getting buy-in from the players and staff
17:32 - The small wins that built momentum
21:45 - Key schemes and system changes
26:10 - Advice to young coaches stepping into tough jobs
30:33 - Coaching in the social media age
35:21 - Building relationships and developing leaders
38:10 - Coach Dycus’ coaching philosophy
42:00 - Lightning Round: Favorite drills, toughest opponents, best advice
45:50 - Final thoughts and what’s next for Winter Springs football

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