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Ryan Day’s “Circle of Care” Philosophy is a Program Cornerstone Used As “a Great Sell in Recruiting”

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Day's “Circle of Care” similar to “Block O of Life”

When Jim Tressel took over Ohio State’s program in 2001, he implemented his life philosophy into the program, labeling it the “Block O of Life.”

It was a six-pillar philosophy based on six core values: the first three were created to define a player’s purpose (which included personal family, spiritual morals and caring/giving), and the second three were created for players to define their goals (in the areas of strength/fitness/football, academics and overall career).