Kalen DeBoer On Building Alabama His Way, Jalen Milroe’s X-Factor & Upholding Tradition of Winning

Alabama Football Head Coach Kalen DeBoer joins Adam Breneman on today's episode of Next Up. In this interview, Coach Kalen DeBoer gets honest about his transition from Washington to Alabama, how he plans to fill the shoes that Nick Saban left, the changes he's making to Alabama's culture, Jalen Milroe, and much much more.

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CHAPTERS
00:00-Intro
04:22-Catching Up & Adjusting to Alabama
07:29-First Team Meeting at Alabama
08:53-First 48 Hours on the Job
09:49-Deciding to Leave Washington
12:54-Replacing Head Coaches
15:19-Building Alabama’s Staff
18:37-Courtney Morgan
20:20-Biggest Surprises So Far
21:58-Changing Saban’s System
24:29-Core Values
27:17-Time at Fresno State
29:12-Lessons Learned From Last Season at UW
30:48-Jalen Milroe vs. Michael Penix Jr.
32:56-Overcoming Adversity
35:00-Coaching Mindset
37:19-DeBoer’s Culture
39:07-Defining Success
40:51-Building Through the Transfer Portal
43:57-Advice to Younger Self

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[pete]

I've seen every media interview with Coach DeBoer since he arrived in Tuscaloosa. This one is absolutely the best. I think the reason is Adam Breneman's style of asking not only excellent questions but having the personality that makes the interviewee feel relaxed. Plus, it's easy to tell that Coach DeBoer is extremely confident with who he is and has a commanding presence.

[barretthart]

As a dawg fan, I hate how humble and intelligent DeBoer seems. I hate how willing to learn he is. I don't expect Alabama to face any adjustment period. Goddamnit.

[KosisochiIfediba]

When Deboer talks about defining success, his definition is extremely process oriented - in the same way that Saban was. I can really see the parallels.

I think he’s a phenomenal coach and I’m excited for the new era of Alabama football.

[DaddyByrd]

At Alabama, a successful season is a National Championship. Period.

[freedom]

GREAT INTERVIEW ADAM B.‼️ AS A HUGE BAMA FAN, I REALLY APPRECIATE, RESPECT, AND LOVE COACH KALEN DEBOER VERY MUCH‼️ I LOVE LISTENING TO COACH DEBOER SPEAK AND HE'S SO GROUNDED & HUMBLE..., WITH GREAT CHARACTER & INTEGRITY, AND THAT CARRY'S OVER TO HIS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE COACHING STAFF & PLAYER'S AS WELL‼️ WE WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE G.O.A.T.🐐 COACH, NICK SABAN...BUT I MUST SAY THAT HAVING COACH DEBOER AS THE CRIMSON TIDE'S NEW HC, HAS MADE THE TRANSITION GO AMAZING‼️ THE CRIMSON TIDE OF ALABAMA WILL BE COMPETING FOR A 2024 CFB PLAYOFFS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE...AND EVERYONE WILL BE TAKING NOTICE‼️ THERE WON'T BE ANY DROP OFF, AND THE HATER'S CAN GRAB SOME TISSUES TO WIPE AWAY THEIR TEAR'S‼️😢 GO BAMA FOOTBALL AND ROLL DAMN TIDE ROLL FOREVAAH‼️🏈💯🚀🎯❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

[jimbograves]

I applaud the coaching staff he's put together especially the way they've recruited. Just got see how it translates on the field of play now. RTR

[anthonymorris]

I'm a life-long BAMA fan. I'm really pulling for Deboer to be successful here. He is off to a great start and his track record is very reassuring. His character is what sticks out to me. Above all, we need a coach that genuinely cares about these young men and sets them up to be successful in life after football. Unfortunately, in order to do that for very long here at Alabama, you have to win. I think he wilk win and win alot. We are still the STANDARD. RTR

[ehansbrough]

Coach DeBoer is a textbook Servant Leader. The results of his leadership speak for themselves. Bama is in great hands.

[bluecollarBB]

This dude DeBoer is DeBeast. Everything you could want in a coach, he has it. The future is bright in T Town … RTR

[dwightlilly]

I think what came out about building his staff says a lot about him as a coach and how much his talent is respected by the coaching brotherhood. He had head coaches gravitate to him and in short order. They saw the opportunity.

[vhejztn]

Coach you did a great job at Washington im a Die hard bama and i was wishing you success against Michigan because of your story from your coaching career i truly believe in everything you're doing here and we hope your here for a really long time ROLLTIDE

[kdevinturner]

This great interview should help corral some more great recruits considering Alabama.

[jordancarpenter]

This is the best interview with Coach DeBoer since he became the Alabama coach.

[cindyreed]

LOVED THIS INTERVIEW AND SO PROUD WE ENDED UP WITH ANOTHER GREAT COACH AND THE STAFF HE HAS PUT TOGETHER I HAVE ALL THE FAITH IN THE WORLD IN COACH DEBORE HIS STAFF AND OUR TEAM HATERS LOOK OUT BAMA IS COMING LOADED CAN'T WAIT TO L.A.N.K I HONESTLY FEEL LIKE COACH DEBORE WILL MAKE JALEN MILROE A HEISMAN AND I FEEL YOU NOT GOING TO ONLY SEE BAMA IN THE PLAYOFFS BUT BRINGING HOME THAT NATTY ITS GREAT TO BE A BAMA FAN ROLL TIDE 🐘💪💯💥🐘

[williecam]

Feels to me like he's coming into his own here already. I really have a good feeling that we have given he right guy the tools we had to offer.

[anthonymorris]

Every place is different but Alabama is DIFFERENT!

[polo_sheridan]

Let’s I can’t wait for this season title or not I’ll be cheering for my Tide!!

[tim]

Courtney Morgan is one of if not the most important part of this staff. Debo knows this and that is why when the average salary for GM's in College sports is about 140k and we are paying CM 500k.

[juggarnaut]

This was actually the hands down best interview I have seen with Coach! It's obvious y'all have a rapport! Fantastic job! Roll Tide!!

[DaAnalyst]

If you listen very closely he sounds just like Saban in voice tone and philosophy