The Miami Standard: Greg Mark on Hurricanes Football, Leadership and Building Champions
About this episode
Dr. Lee Kaplan interviews Greg Mark about leadership and building champions in Miami Hurricanes football.
In this episode, Dr. Lee Kaplan sits down with Greg Mark , former standout defensive lineman and a longtime coach for the Miami Hurricanes . Greg shares what it takes to build champions the right way—developing young men, demanding accountability, and putting team before self. He reflects on the football culture he was raised in - earning your role on the team through patience, humility, and distinct contributions - not entitlement. The conversation also explores what Miami football has meant to him across decades as both a player and defensive line coach - offering a timeless perspective on leadership, legacy, and culture that transcends the game.
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