South Dakota Head Coach Travis Johansen on Playoff Prep, Coyotes Culture & Being Where Your Feet Are
In this playoff edition of The Preferred Walk-On Show, host Seth Saunders welcomes South Dakota Head Coach Travis Johansen to discuss the Coyotes’ mindset, culture, and preparation heading into a crucial postseason matchup against the Mercer Bears.
Coach Johansen shares:
🔴 Resilience & Maturity — the traits that define this USD team
💪 Coyotes Culture — why toughness and selflessness are non-negotiables
🧠 His First Year as Head Coach — challenges, lessons, and growth
🏈 Mercer Game Plan — what will decide the playoff showdown
🏟️ Community Support — why Vermillion and the Coyote family are vital to USD's success
💬 Life Advice to His Younger Self — the importance of patience and presence (“Be where your feet are”)
This is an inspiring episode about building something meaningful, leading with purpose, and embracing the journey.
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