Champions are made in the offseason… as it is often said.
The offseason, however, is about so much more than improving on the practice field and in the weight room. It’s a time for programs to instill values (such as last year’s “A-Team” philosophy) and perhaps more importantly, for student-athletes to grow in the classroom and away from their sport.
Among the five cornerstones that head coach Brian Kelly‘s program is built upon are the ideas of social and spiritual development, both of which are closely connected to community service…