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Duke head coach Manny Diaz joins Jim Pyne on On The Line for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, culture, adversity and a life spent in college football.
Diaz shares lessons from his journey through some of the biggest programs in the country, what he learned from the highs and lows along the way, and how those experiences have shaped the way he leads Duke today.
Jim and Manny talk about building trust with players, establishing a winning culture, developing toughness, handling pressure and why relationships remain at the heart of successful football programs.
It’s an inside look at the experiences and philosophy behind one of college football’s most respected coaches — and the lessons in leadership that extend well beyond the field.
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"Manny Diaz: Building a Winning Culture at Duke, Leadership & Lessons From a Life in Football" is an episode of On The Line with Jim Pyne. Runtime 29 min. Published September 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.