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What does it take to succeed at the NFL Combine — and make an NFL roster?

On this episode of The Turf: Powered by D1, Will Bartholomew talks with D1 senior director of coaching and pro athlete training Clif Marshall about the training, mindset, and preparation behind the biggest job interview in football.

Clif breaks down how D1 Combine Training athletes improve their 40 time through efficiency, manage performance anxiety, and prepare physically and mentally to perform when it counts. He also shares what NFL scouts really evaluate beyond testing numbers — including character, consistency, and coachability. You’ll learn:

• How to improve speed and combine performance
• Why efficiency matters more than raw talent
• How to train, recover, and prepare like a pro
• Why identity and relationships matter beyond football

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this episode delivers practical insights for performing at the next level.

Chapters
00:00 Intro to Clif Marshall: The Journey of a Strength Coach
05:20 Training for the NFL Combine & Pro Days
07:40 Mental Preparation and Performance Anxiety
09:15 Coaching Young Athletes / Exposure Camps
11:00 Efficiency in Movement & Importance of Relationships
17:10 Life Lessons and Coaching With An Eternal Mindset
21:55 Personal Development and Identity
22:41 Training Philosophy and Family Life
25:25 Training Elite Athletes and Staying In Shape
28:00 Luke Kuechly Story
32:20 Future Aspirations and Relationships
34:28 Strength Coach Turned Youth Sports Dad
39:25 Training Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Players
42:50 Difference In Training From Sport To Sport
44:55 Combine Training Players Who Stand Out
47:00 The Impact of NIL on Combine Training