Day 3: AFCA Convention wrap-up

Coach and Athletic Director was at the American Football Coaches Association’s annual convention this week in San Antonio. During some of the breakout sessions, we were live tweeting some of the best tips and comments from speakers.

Here is a compilation of our tweets from the third day of the event.

Last day of #AFCA2016! About to begin a session on "attitude, character and leadership." Stay tuned for tidbits!

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Fmr Indian River (Va.) coach Cadillac Harris speaking. Says 43% of children don't live w/ father. Coaches help fill that void. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harris: Great character is the foundation of success in any endeavor. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harris: As coaches, we must use our position of influence to help student-athletes succeed over their lifetime. Not just sports. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harris quotes Frederick Douglass: "It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults." #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harris: the No. 1 thing coaches talk about improving is mental toughness. It's the main factor that determines success. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Gen. Dick Abel, fmr Air Force coach, says one thing every coach needs is a good, strong character. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Abel: coaches are servant leaders to athletes, school & team. Servant leadership is the key. It's never about you. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harris recites Billy Graham quote: "A coach will impact more young ppl in a year than the avg person does in a lifetime." #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Tuskegee HC Willie Slater now speaking. Says his program is built on discipline, fundamentals/technique and hard work. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: championship formula is being where you're supposed to be doing what you're supposed to do when you're supposed to do it. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: Discipline promotes consistency, and consistency is the key to being successful. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: Kids today want something for nothing. Athletes must learn the importance and value of hard work. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: "If you want to win championships, teach kids not to quit." #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: "You're only as strong as the weakest link on your team. My goal is to get that weakest link ready to play." #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: Unity is an essential key to success. "One heartbeat." If you have a bunch of individuals, you won't be very good. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: Football is about deception. When the opponent thinks they know what you're going to do, that's when you get them. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Slater: One prerequisite for our coaching staff is you gotta care about players. If you don't, you won't be part of my staff. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Next up is a session on "the power of influence." Led by Fort Worth Christian coach Sam Harrell. Stay tuned! #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harrell used stem cell treatment to help recover from multiple sclerosis. Was out of coaching, but now he's back. Great story. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harrell talks about how fellow coaches helped fund his treatment. "I don't know a lot of other professions that would do that." #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Steve Spurrier from yesterday: if you can become a head coach, do it and don't worry about pay. If you do a good job, that'll come.#AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harrell: "don't take coaching for granted. It's the greatest profession in the world; it's so rewarding." #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Harrell: there's a lot of power in the words "thank you, coach." That's the impact you have on young athletes. #AFCA2016

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016

Great info from @TrckFootball on multi-sport participation. 80% of FBS recruits played more than 1 sport. #AFCA2016 pic.twitter.com/icLpOizVYq

— Coach & AD Magazine (@coach_ad) January 12, 2016