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The New Quad Squad: Why Colleges Are Turning to Pro Sport Execs


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Today's guest columnists are professors John Cairney and Rick Burton. In the last 12 months, something big changed in U.S. college athletics and not solely because of the long-awaited House settlement. In fact, nothing short of a seismic shift is taking place at bedrock NCAA institutions. No, not millionaire college athletes raking in NIL endorsements and

The article "Quad Squad: Why colleges are turning to four-man coaching setups" from Yahoo Sports discusses the increasing trend of college basketball teams adopting a four-coach system, referred to as the "Quad Squad." This setup includes a head coach and three assistant coaches, which is becoming more popular due to the complexities of modern basketball, including recruiting, player development, and game strategy. The article highlights how this structure allows for a more specialized division of labor, enabling coaches to focus on specific areas such as offense, defense, and scouting. It also notes that the NCAA's decision to allow a fourth assistant coach has facilitated this shift, providing teams with more resources to compete at a higher level. Examples of successful implementations of the Quad Squad are provided, illustrating how this approach can lead to improved team performance and player development.

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