What does it take to be a successful college football coach? The two main components are probably a winning coaching strategy and success in recruiting. However, a Group of 5 program needs to look at more than just those two things, are coaches often get better-paying offers and jump ship after a successful season or two. Thus, for a team in the Mountain West looking for a coach, they need some combination of good coaching, good recruiting, and longevity, as in someone who won’t leave for the first higher-paying job. The article is an exercise in looking at each of the 12 MWC coaches and identifying where they fall in each of those three categories.
Peak Perspective: Evaluating MWC Coaches
