Win-win: Stanford’s Pritchard encouraged as first spring camp comes to a close
By Harold Gutmann
Published on April 25, 2026.
Stanford football coach, Tavita Pritchard, has expressed optimism as his first spring camp under him ends with a 2-2 victory over the defense. The team's focus is on improving both teams, with Pritcher emphasizing the need for both teams to achieve "double wins" over the year. The spring was largely focused on installing systems and adjusting terminology, but the tempo increased significantly by the final week. Pritche's return to the team adds another layer to the transition, inheriting a program that hasn't won five games in a season since 2018. There were encouraging signs, particularly on defense, with a veteran group showing cohesion and physicality late in the spring as players grew more comfortable in the system.
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