# Ben Shelton Interview - The New Diamond Creek Coach With Daz

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Podcast: [Local Sports Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-sports-network-7785372)
Published: 2026-09-14T22:20:56+00:00
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## Resource

Ben Shelton, a former player and coach, discusses his career, coaching philosophy, and the strengths and areas for improvement of his new team, Diamond Creek. He emphasizes the importance of a gold standard mindset and the need for offensive scoring improvement. The conversation covers the standards and behaviors expected from players, the approach to pre-season training, community engagement, and the invitation to embrace the challenge of Division One football. Takeaways Gold standard mindset Offensive scoring improvement Realistic expectations and honesty are key to player-coach relationships. Pre-season training is focused on player-driven sessions and a less-is-more approach. Community engagement and pride are central to the club's ethos. Embracing the challenge of Division One football is a key message for potential players and supporters. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ben Shelton 01:39 Team of the Decade and Coaching Career 03:11 Appointment as Senior Coach of Diamond Creek 10:59 Coaching Methodology and Philosophy 14:22 Assessment of Team Strengths and Areas for Improvement 16:41 Youthful Team and Future Prospects 18:53 Standards and Behaviors 19:24 Pre-Season Training Approach 30:44 Community Engagement 32:49 Embracing the Challenge of Division One

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