There's an expectation with strength coaches that they are fiery, loud, and completely wound up. They bring the energy to the program every day, in the weight room and on the field. They are the guys who set the tone.
Alabama's David Ballou, who has been the Crimson Tide's strength coach since 2020, has been setting the tone for this team since the disappointing end of the 2024 season. Ballou knows that last season was well short of expectations, and he's making sure that his players know it, too.
Alabama S&C coach David Ballou 'emphatically' challenged players immediately after the '24 season.