UConn coach Jason Candle prioritizes leadership as Huskies prepare for season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Jason Candle, the new head coach at UConn, focuses on creating a leadership council to manage the diverse group of around 100 student-athletes and nearly 40 coaches and staff. After transitioning from Toledo, Candle aims to foster a strong locker room culture, essential for accommodating numerous new players. The council will include veteran players from both UConn and his former Toledo team, helping to instill the desired team values and address issues early. As training progresses, Candle emphasizes the importance of peer leadership and communication within the program.
- •Candle implements a leadership council to manage team dynamics.
- •21 players from Toledo join Candle at UConn to help integrate newcomers.
- •Council members will provide feedback and support among peers.
- •Candle aims to foster a positive locker room culture.
- •Veteran players are key to guiding less-experienced teammates.
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"STORRS – Delegation is critical when leading an organization of around 100 student-athletes and almost 40 coaches and support staff. Jason Candle learned this a long time ago. That is why he utilizes a leadership council, which he brought with him to UConn. There’s never been a time in his career when it has been more necessary after bringing so many new faces into the football program in such ...
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