OM DENNE EPISODE
Building a successful Division III football program has never been more challenging—or more rewarding.
In this episode of DingoTalk: From the Sidelines, we’re joined by three accomplished Division III head coaches for an in-depth roundtable discussion on what it really takes to build and sustain a winning program in today’s college football landscape.
🏈 Mike Turk – Huntingdon College
🏈 Mike Budziszewski – Carroll University
🏈 Jake Marshall – Ripon College
Together, they tackle one of the biggest questions facing Division III football:
👉 How Do You Build a Program in Modern Division III Football?
From recruiting and player development to retention and culture, these coaches share honest insight into the realities of leading successful programs in an ever-changing game.
🏆 Recruiting in Today’s D3 Landscape
• How has recruiting changed over the last several years?
• Who are programs competing against for prospects?
• What separates one program from another?
• Is geography still a major factor in recruiting?
🏆 Development, Spring Football & Maximizing Players
• Are Division III programs doing enough to develop players?
• Should spring football continue to evolve?
• How do coaches maximize player development with limited resources?
• Can better development improve long-term retention?
🏆 Retention, Culture & Building Something Sustainable
• What keeps players committed to a program?
• How do successful programs build and protect their culture?
• Is culture alone enough to retain today’s student-athletes?
• What does every successful Division III football program need?
Plus, stay for our Lightning Round, where each coach shares:
⚡ Recruiting or retention—which is harder?
⚡ One change they’d make to Division III football tomorrow
⚡ The most important part of their program
⚡ One word that defines their team’s culture
Whether you’re a coach, player, recruit, parent, or lifelong #d3fb fan, this conversation offers valuable insight into what it truly takes to build a championship-caliber Division III football program.
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