Coach Wilson joins Coach Matsakis this week to update you on how the program is doing now, and how far they’ve come for just a few years ago. From the growing roster, updated facilities, and people helping the program around campus, find out how the Yellow Jackets are progressing going into the spring campaign.
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Navigational Highlights
[0:00] Show Intro and Sponsors
[1:31] Coach Matsakis and Coach Wilson talk about what it was like when they first arrived at Defiance
[3:40] Then and Now: How the roster and program has grown over the last few seasons
[5:32] How the Coaching Staff has helped shape and improve DC Football
[10:11] Alumni, Donors, and Boosters have helped improve the facilities over the last few years
[13:18] A look at the football offices and how they help with campus relations, recruiting, etc.
[15:36] The Functional Training Center our program is creating through fundraising
[17:01] Developing the players off the field and getting the support of the community
[20:00] The future of the program going into the spring of 2021
[24:40] Show Outro
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