Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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Create a Blueprint for Your Program with a Position Criteria Manual Jun 07, 2023

Show notes

This is one I shared years ago from our archives, but I believe that it is a tool that can help everyone in your program.

By focusing on identifying the traits and abilities needed for each position on your team, as well as creating a tailored plan to help players reach their physical peak, a clear picture is created for the players and coaches, as for the parents in high school, junior high, and youth teams within your program. At the college level, it becomes a manual for recruiting and developing.

When I first created our position criteria manual, it was all on paper, which I still encourage, but now you can develop a database of video examples, development plans, and drills that can become a part of this. I will share more ideas in our winning edge takeaways and ideas for implementation at the end of this episode.

Show Notes:

Position criteria
Defensive examples by position for the Stunt 4-3 Defense
Be specific
A manual for physical development
Ideal strength and speed
All-State average
Extending to the younger level
Making it available to all levels
Manual’s purpose
Winning Edge

Billy Napier’s Ignition Reels

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Billy Napier's entire presentation on CoachTube:

https://coachtube.com/course/football/billy-napier-the-ragin-cajun-formula-for-offensive-success/6606677?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

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The Passing Lab - You Can Throw in Cold Weather - Drew Ambrose, OC/QB Coach, Franklin HS Jun 06, 2023

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On today's episode from our Passing Lab Series, host Josh Herring is joined by Drew Ambros, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Franklin High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Franklin won the 2021 state championship.

Coach Ambrose dispels myths that you can't throw the ball in inclement weather, share his "Chief" concept inspired by LSU, and discusses influences on the game and evolving as a quarterback coach.

Show Notes:

Throwing in the cold
Trick to keep the ball warm and dry
Influences
The Chief concept
Continuing to evolve as a QB coach

Josh Herring's Passing Game Resources:

https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

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Keys to Mastering a Starting Point Play - Ben Steele, TE Coach, Arizona Cardinals Jun 05, 2023

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What's the secret sauce to mastering the outside zone philosophy in a successful offensive system? That’s a question I took a deep dive into myself in 2003, and it changed the way I viewed putting together an offensive system.

In this segment from the beginning of his presentation at the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Ben Steele, the new tight end coach for the Arizona Cardinals, shares the essential thought process behind the outside zone strategy. I call it a strategy instead of a scheme because for those who truly utilize outside zone like some of the originators who made it popular, like the late Alex Gibbs, it’s not just a play, it’s the play that sets up the entire offense and how they think about it.

Coach Steel shares his wealth of experience from playing and coaching in the NFL, discussing how the scheme requires all 11 players to work together and forces the defense to cover the entire field. He also touches on the importance of getting off the line of scrimmage quickly and the individual drills that can be done every day to ensure success in this area.

Can the outside zone be part of your offense and not be the focal point? Sure it can. And the coaching points and insight shared by Coach Steele in this episode will be useful. There are plenty of takeaways from this episode. We will share our Winning Edge Takeaways and DIeas for implementation at the end of his segment.

Show Notes:

Mastering the Outside Zone Philosophy: Discussing the importance of outside zone philosophy, 11-player cooperation, quick line of scrimmage release, and individual drills.
Mastering the Outside Zone Run: Quarterback techniques, outside zone runs, and adjusting to looks are discussed.
Strategic Considerations for Attacking Linebackers: Anticipating linebackers' reactions, setting the edge, and identifying the techniques are key to maximizing the effectiveness of an outside-zone offensive system.

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Creating Consistent Success - Jason Mohns, Tight Ends Coach, Arizona State Jun 02, 2023

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On today’s episode from the archives, we talk with Jason Mohns, now the tight ends coach at Arizona State. Having been able to follow him since the beginning of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast and talk to him on a yearly basis, it’s been fun to watch his growth as a coach and how he ran an elite high school program at Saguaro High School.

In 11 seasons as head coach at Saguaro, Mohns compiled a 123-19 record, including a state record six consecutive State Championship tiles (2013-18) and seven state titles overall.

He is a prime example of doing things the right way and having opportunities come from it. In this episode, we talked about how to put in wrinkles that the opponent must take time to prepare for, but aren’t really the main focus of what you do. We discuss the role of a leadership council and how they used it to keep a pulse on their team in-season and be preemptive in problem solving, and the keys to having consistent success season after season.

This short episode is filled with insight into what makes not only a great high school program, but what makes a program great at any level.

Show Notes:

How to force opponents to spend more time watching your film
Forming a leadership council with players
Breaking down Thursday practices
Why the team is successful
Preparing for the upcoming state championship
Competition
The winning edge

Jason Mohns Offensive System:

https://coachtube.com/users/coachmohns?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Related Episodes:

“No Sweat Thursday - Fast Fridays, The Practice Format Mad Popular by Chip Kelly”

https://coachandcoordinator.com/2022/08/no-sweat-thursday-and-fast-friday/

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Do you have ideas you would like to share on the podcast? DM me on twitter @CoachKgrabowski or email me keith@coachandcoordinator.com and we will set something up.

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Optimize Meeting Time for Learning - Eddy Morrissey, OL Coach, Rhode Island Jun 01, 2023

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How do you create an optimal learning environment for your position group? In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Morrissey, the offensive line coach at the University of Rhode Island, who shares his experience and expertise in fostering effective learning and leadership within his team. He explains the power of setting the tone on day one and establishing a mission for each season.

We discuss the importance of teaching with energy and engagement in order to create a stimulating learning experience for your players. Coach Morrissey reveals his strategies for mixing up the routine with “field trips” and tailoring teachings to different learning styles. We also delve into the value of interactive methods, such as assigning players to research team members and using clips of professional players for inspiration and new perspectives.

We finish our discussion on optimizing the meeting room with the significance of assessing learning in the classroom, with insights on how quizzes or tests can be used to check for understanding. Coach Morrissey shares his approach of giving tests every couple of days and allowing players to complete them as a team, as well as discussing the benefits of talking through test responses. Tune in to this insightful conversation with Coach Morrissey as we dive deep into the art of creating a highly effective learning environment for your position group room.

Show Notes:

Setting the tone in the first meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
The mentality of the room
Be in great shape
Not much scheme in the first meeting
Standards of the room
What are we going to do to get there?
Keeping players engaged
Making it interactive
Having conversations outside of football
Building the bonds beyond the room
Graduate assistant experience at Oregon
Check for understanding/tests/quizzes

Bob Wylie 2 Part - Coaching that Builds Relationships

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The Mushroom Society - Dante Scarnecchia

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The Passing Lab - Learning from NFL Schemes - Bobby Peters, Providence Catholic HS May 31, 2023

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In this episode of the Passing Lab, our host Josh Herring speaks with Providence Catholic HS Coach Bobby Peters aboutadapting NFL offensive schemes for high school teams. The author of an insightful book series that breaks down NFL offenses, Bobby takes us through the inspiration behind his books, the treasure trove that is NFL Game Pass, and how coaches at all levels can benefit from understanding offensive strategies used by the pros.

We tackle the Miami Dolphins' intriguing offensive strategies and how they skillfully tailored their scheme to fit around Tua Tagovailoa's strengths, exploring unique concepts such as Boot/RPO and switch release to create explosive plays. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of new head coach Mike McDaniel and how his strategies have been incorporated into Bobby's book series.

Lastly, we delve into the world of passing game trends and concepts used by renowned NFL coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid to maximize the effectiveness of their quarterbacks.

Bobby expertly explains how these concepts can be applied at the high school level, and underscores the importance of studying other teams' strategies to elevate your own coaching abilities.

Don't miss this episode as we connect the dots between NFL and high school football, and learn why studying these concepts can enhance your team's performance.

Show Notes:

-How studying the NFL has helped Bobby as a HS coach

-Studying the Lions and what can be applied

- NFL Offenses for High School Coaches

-Things to be aware of when studying the NFL

- Dolphins' Offensive Concepts and Plays

- Passing Game Trends and Concepts

- Football Headwear and Pregame Drinks

You can learn more from Bobby Peters on his Substack:

Alertthepost.substack.com

Get his books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bobby-Peters/author/B07S84Z3K8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Josh Herring has a tremendous library of resources available on CoachTube:

https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

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Designing a Run Fit System - Dan Carrel, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Coastal Carolina May 30, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we share a clinic segment from Dan Carrel, Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at Coastal Carolina. Coach Carrel delves into essential elements of teaching run defense, such as using consistent language and helping players understand formations and distributions. He shares his insight gained from experience into how to build run fits from back to front and strategize defensive play calls focusing on alignment, leverage, numbers, and aggression.

He explains how to make the most of your personnel and set up play calls to defend against runs while gaining an advantage in coverage.

Show Notes:

Think about systems not plays
Focus on What not How
Teachable Run Fit System
Defining Run Defense Concepts
Strategic Defensive Play Calls

Entire presentation from Lauren’s First and Goal:

https://coachtube.com/course/football/dan-carrel-building-a-run-fit-system/18942886?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Dan Carrel’s Course - Make Sense of Your Self Scout:

https://coachtube.com/course/football/dan-carrel-make-sense-of-your-self-scout/17666957?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Coach and Coordinator Series: Defense with DC:

https://coachandcoordinator.com/?s=defense+with+DC

Free download - Take inventory of your system

https://coachtube.com/course_lesson/offensive-coordinator-master-class/how-simple-are-you-take-inventory/14336245?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Thank you for being a loyal listener of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. We want to learn more about your great ideas. In the near future we will be sharing ideas of our listeners on this show in a segment we are bringing back named “Your Call.”

Whatever idea that you have that can make a difference for other coaches and their teams, and ultimately our great game, please DM me on Twitter @CoachKGrabowski or email me at keith@coachandcoordinator.com and we will set you up to record that with us.

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Success on Defense is a “We Thing” - Bob Trott, retired college and NFL defensive coordinator May 26, 2023

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On today’s episode, we go to our archives and five years ago with long-time college and NFL defensive coordinator Bob Trott who at the time had just been named Football Scoop Coordinator of the Year in the FCS and coordinated the top defense in the nation.

He talked about his influences and mentorship of legendary coaches like Bill Parcells, Al Groh, Kent Hatfield, Bill Dooley, and Fred Goldsmith.

He shared his philosophy behind building a defense and a strong culture and his approach to consistency on defense while dealing with offensive trends.

This is an episode with a lot of takeaways for every coach, not just defensive coordinators. We will share our top three Winning Edge takeaways after the interview.

Show Notes:

Influences- Parcells, Groh, Dooley, Hatfield
Coach for the love of the game, not money
A coach wears a lot of hats
Do a good job where you are and you will get noticed
What a winning football team does for a school and community
Learn from both what works and what doesn’t work
Building a culture
Always start with the team - it’s a “we thing”
Getting the execution you want
Get players in the right place
Consistency on defense regardless of trends
If you rent your team out to high-priced coordinators that aren’t on the same page, it’s your fault
Schemes that helped in a championship run
Winning Edge - play as a team
Teach the game right
Winning Edge Takeaways and Ideas for Implementation

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The Passing Lab - Jay Wilkinson, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach, Fayetteville HS (AR) May 24, 2023

Show notes

On today’s episode in the Passing Lab Series, Josh Herring is joined by Jay Wilkinson, Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach at Fayetteville High School.

Wilkinson is known by many for his sharing on the internet which he began long ago. He’s become an authority on offensive schemes and today he shares a concept that’s known as “Double” as well as their unique approach to protection on this play.

Show Notes:

The Double Concept
Running the speed out
Handling the edge
Protection answers
Researching offense
Winning Edge

Twitter:

@joshherring1

@jaywilkinson

@FayBulldogsFB

@CoachKGrabowski

Coach Herring Resources:

https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Coach Wilkinson Resources:

https://coachtube.com/course/football/jay-wilkinson-attacking-multiple-coverages-with-the-passing-game/15027642?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

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They will win or lose you a game - a plan for specialists - Brett Arkelian, Special Teams/Analyst, Fresno State May 23, 2023

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They will win or lose you a game - a plan for specialists - Brett Arkelian, Special Teams/Analyst, Fresno State

Brett Arkelian, Analyst and Special Teams Coach for Fresno State joins us today to get into the specifics of coaching the punters, kickers, snappers, and holders. He shares a plan to prepare your players throughout the year as well as gives insight into drills that work well to teach the most important aspects of each discipline.

We all put a lot of time into the details of the scheme of each unit, so putting the details into these key players will definitely make a difference in the win-loss column.

Be sure to stay tuned for our Winning Edge takeaways and ideas for implementation following the interview.

Show Notes: