101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG Difference: Developing a Consistently Successful Football Program

Lew Johnston is one of the great coaches in the state of Virginia. He is highly respected and extremely successful.

In 101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG

Difference, he offers proven organizational ideas that every coach should consider.


Frank Beamer

Head Football Coach

Virginia Tech


In 101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG

Difference, Lew Johnston shares the things that helped him consistently field championship teams that played with pride, poise, and character.


Kevin Rogers

Quarterbacks Coach

Minnesota Vikings


101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG Difference is a “road map” that will help guide any coach, young or old, experienced or inexperienced, to success. With this book Lew Johnston has compiled years of knowledge and experience and has put it together in such a way that any coach will benefit from it. Lew is a “coaches’ coach,” a true mentor in the sport of football, and a tremendous man of integrity. I highly recommend this book.


Ted Beyer

Former Head Football Coach

Mountain View High School (WA)


Lew Johnston’s 101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG Difference is an invaluable resource for young coaches just starting out and will inspire veteran coaches to re-evaluate all facets of their program.


Beau LaBore

Head Football Coach

Woodbury High School (MN)


Lew Johnston really breaks things down clearly. He is a head coach who has a firm grasp on the big picture while maintaining a strong hold on the details. I really enjoyed the ideas on managing and developing a

staff in 101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG Difference. This book is a must read for any football coach.


Bruce Cobleigh

Former Head Football Coach

Carl Harrison High School (GA)


101 “Little Things” That Can Make a BIG Difference is a valuable “how to” reference guide for implementing key components of a consistently successful high school football program. It provides effective solutions for new head coaches as well as experienced head coaches looking to overhaul an ineffective program.


David Allen

Head Football Coach

Sarnia Imperials (Northern Football Conference)