While the Minnesota Vikings are getting into the swing of their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center over the next few weeks, one of the members of Kevin O’Connell’s new coaching staff is going to be doing something a little different.
Assistant head coach Mike Pettine is leading a first-of-its-kind. . .at least, as far as I can tell. . .coaching diversity workshop that is designed to give minority coaching candidates an immersive experience to help develop them and potentially increase their opportunities.
The candidates will spend time doing mock interviews, shadowing other coaches, and generally getting a look into the operation of an NFL team and its coaching staff.