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UCLA Football Coach Prioritizes Intense Spring Preparation

4/8/2026

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UCLA football coach Bob Chesney emphasizes detailed spring prep, using drills to simulate game situations and test performance under pressure.
He aims to identify strengths early, stating, "I’d rather find out right now" during evaluations.
Nico Iamaleava, now in his second season, has earned respect as a team leader.
The team will move to full pads for practice on Saturday, marking a new training phase.

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Story summary

UCLA football coach Bob Chesney emphasizes detailed spring prep, using drills to simulate game situations and test performance under pressure.
He aims to identify strengths early, stating, "I’d rather find out right now" during evaluations.
Nico Iamaleava, now in his second season, has earned respect as a team leader.
The team will move to full pads for practice on Saturday, marking a new training phase.