Rebuilding the Swamp: My Strategic Approach to Restoring Florida Football to Glory
Photo Courtesy of the University of Florida Athletics By Nate McCray If I Were the Incoming Head Coach at Florida If I were the newly hired head coach of the University of Florida football program, my first priority would be to rebuild the foundation of what has made Gator football one of the most iconic brands in college sports history. Florida has every ingredient, elite resources, passionate fan support, and access to world-class talent, yet the program’s recent inconsistency shows the need for a stronger internal structure. My approach would be grounded in a 36-month strategic plan designed to stabilize, rebuild, and ultimately sustain championship-level success. This plan wouldn’t just focus on wins; it would focus on systems, recruiting, roster management, NIL integration, player development, and cultural alignment. The goal would be to restore The Swamp to what it once was, a place defined by speed, toughness, and relentless competitive pride. Year One: Stabili...