Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Coaching Up External Stakeholders: - Kirk Fridrich, Head Coach, Union High School (OK) May 16, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back head coach Kirk Fridrich onto the show. The head coach at Union High School, Coach Fridrich has led the Union Redskins to a record of 117-18, with eight state final appearances and five championships during his tenure.

When we think of football, our first thoughts are about the coaches and players. However, there are waves of external stakeholders from fans, to parents, to administrators that are crucial to the success of your team. Tune in and hear how Coach Fridrich works to develop the external stakeholders in his community.

Show Notes:

4:06 Coaching up external stakeholders

6:55 Different perspectives to meet needs

11:09 Finding problem solvers

13:26 Goals of the athletic department

18:02 Developing district relationships

20:11 Communicating with technology

21:42 Enthusiastic fans and community

27:12 Involving educators in your program

28:54 End of season meet-ups

You can follow Coach Fridrich on Twitter @Coach_Fred.

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Start Up Coach - Tony Neymeiyer, Offensive Line Coach, St. Thomas University (FL) May 15, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome St. Thomas University's offensive line coach, Tony Neymeiyer onto the show. Coach Neymeiyer has an extensive history with helping to build start up college football programs. During his tenure, Coach Neymeiyer found success quickly turning around newly founded programs. Hear his advice on this episode and also learn how Coach Neymeiyer develops his offensive linemen.

Show Notes:

2:48 Coach Neymeiyer's background

3:48 Following the coaching tree

12:50 Creativity in the run game

20:56 Wearing multiple hats

30:38 Developing offensive line

32:56 Power run scheme

39:45 The winning edge

You can follow Coach Neymeiyer on Twitter @TNeymeiyer.

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What Should You Delete? Jason Mangone, Head Coach, SUNY Brockport May 14, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of SUNY Brockport, Jason Mangone. Hear from Coach Mangone as he breaks down how you can simplify your scheme on offense to become user friendly, while still giving the defense problems. Streamlining your playbook can be beneficial to your team as they grow throughout the season.

Show Notes:

3:43 Keeping things simple

9:45 Simplifying your scheme

17:24 Don't outthink yourself

20:29 Second half approach

25:47 Solving problems together

29:55 Offenses that are simple yet, complex

32:58 Three tips for simplifying

36:19 Contact info and recruiting

You can follow Coach Mangone on Twitter @CoachMangone.

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Uptempo Defense - Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach, Pine-Richland High School (PA) May 13, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, Pa., Coach Eric Kasperowicz. During this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Kasperowicz helps his defense play uptempo. Whether it is making the opposition think, fast paced play calls, or sudden shifts, going uptempo on defense can be effective.

Show Notes:

4:00 Automating your defense

8:39 Mixing things up on defense

10:41 Making the opposition think

18:23 Making checks

22:49 Installation

25:40 Operating at a quick pace

27:08 The winning edge

You can follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter @CoachKasper.

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Managing the Run Game - Cris Reisert, Head Coach, Tiffin University May 12, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Cris Reisert onto the show. The head coach at Tiffin University, Coach Reisert has helped develop the culture at his program, and he also has established pillars to live by under his watch. After going 9-1 last season, winning a Division II GMAC conference title, and making the Division II playoffs, it is evident that Coach Reisert is transforming his program. Tune in and learn about these progressions, how Coach Reisert manages the run game in his offense, and about Coach Reisert's mindset on RPOs.

Show Notes:

3:05 Managing the run game

6:16 Run game schematics

14:18 RPOs and play-action

18:39 Defense giving things away

20:13 Pillars for your program

29:12 Lessons to stick with you

30:37 Recruiting areas

31:53 Closing

You can follow Coach Reisert on Twitter @CoachReisert.

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Pace, Tempo, and Buckets of Decision - Ian Shoemaker, Offensive Coordinator, Eastern Washington University May 11, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker onto the show. Previously the head coach at Central Washington University, Coach Shoemaker took over Eastern Washington's offense last season as the OC and helped guide his unit to leading the FCS in total offense. During this episode Coach Shoemaker's philosophies on offense when it comes to using pace and tempo.

Show Notes:

2:45 Transition to Eastern Washington

5:00 Pace and tempo philosophies

7:48 Going as fast as possible

10:28 Efficiency in play-calling

11:54 Using tempo and pace

15:12 Creative ways to use tempo

17:54 Buckets of decision

24:33 Organizing practice

26:36: Two-Ball Drill with RPO

29:41 Openers

32:46 Confidence in the game plan

33:59 Having player insight into game plan

34:36 Recruiting areas

Update: Coach Shoemaker is now the Offensive Coordinator at Hawaii.

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Tempo Is a Lifestyle - Keith Barefield, Analyst, University of Louisiana-Lafayette May 08, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Keith Barefield. Currently a defensive analyst at Louisiana-Lafayette, Coach Barefield was previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Quincy. Under his guidance, Quincy broke 14 school records on offense and had the fastest offense in D2. Tune in and learn how Coach Barefield values tempo and how he installed his philosophy at Quincy.

Show Notes:

2:46 Journey across the country

3:26 Shift to the defensive side of coaching

6:13 Learning both sides of the ball

7:09 Achievements at Quincy

9:35 Transitioning to uptempo

14:21 Training to be the fastest offense

17:41 Goals as a play-caller

21:24 Installation during practice

24:23 Making corrections

27:50 Managing reps during practice

31:00 Lining up the scout team

You can follow Coach Barefield on Twitter @rkbarefield.

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The Tex-Bone Offense - Joe Austin, Head Coach, Southwestern University May 07, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Southwestern University's head coach, Joe Austin, onto the program. With the help of his longtime friend and current offensive coordinator Tom Ross, Coach Austin helped develop the Tex-Bone Offense. A combination of the triple option and spread offenses, Coach Austin has adapted the power run technique of the triple option to modern football. Spread formations allow easier reads for the offense, and Coach Austin takes advantage of that in his hybrid offensive attack.

Show Notes:

2:37 Inspiration to become a coach

3:46 Restarting football programs

6:32 Tex-Bone offense

9:31 Advantages of a spread offense

11:30 Friendly concepts of the Tex-Bone

13:15 Keeping the defense honest

14:48 Technique

16:06 A user-friendly offense

18:13 Benefit of the Tex-Bone offense

19:51 Advantage of the power triple option

21:48 Blocking scheme in power run

23:53 Technique in the backfield

24:!4 Play-action off the power triple

26:06 Seam routes

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Quarterback Development with Former NFL QB "Jake the Snake" Plummer May 06, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back former Arizona State and NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, onto the show. After playing in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Plummer transitioned to a role as the Co-Founder of Ready List Sports. Tune in and hear about Jake Plummer's thoughts on quarterback development, whether quarterback gurus are necessary, and how we need to give kids a chance to have fun while they develop as players.

Show Notes:

3:25 Do you need a quarterback guru

9:42 Enjoying the game

14:11 Having fun while still developing

19:09 Giving players chances to grow

23:34 Using technology to grow

You can follow Jake Plummer on Twitter @snakestakes.

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The Secret Sauce of Special Teams - Erik Link, Special Teams Coordinator, University of Missouri May 05, 2020

Show notes

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the University of Missouri's special teams coordinator Erik Link onto the show. After spending the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at Louisiana Tech and Appalachian State respectively, Coach Link joined head coach Eliah Drinkwitz at Missouri. Tune in and learn what Coach Link believes is the "secret sauce" when it comes to special teams. Also learn what Coach Link teaches his players about the value of special teams and what he looks for in recruits.

Show Notes:

2:48 Opportunity at Missouri

3:50 Importance of special teams

10:01 Winning the game with the hands team

11:15 The team and the individual

20:28 Special teams in recruiting

23:03 Being a special teams coordinator

26:20 Recruiting areas

You can follow Coach Link on Twitter @CoachErikLink.

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