How coaches know when a player is making strides and showing signs of development

On3 image — Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian and Texas defensive back Jelani McDonald (25) celebrate a win over Baylor 38-6 of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Waco, Texas.

Yesterday we talked about what it means when a player starts to “get it” or the lightbulb turns on. Today let’s talk about how coaches recognize when players are taking steps toward becoming the product the coach envisioned during recruiting.