Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we were joined by Virginia Tech's running backs coach, Adam Lechtenberg. Formerly the Assistant Head Coach and the Executive Director of Player Development, Coach Lechtenberg has officially secured an on-field position with the Hokies. Tune in and learn about Coach Lechtenberg's career path, what it is like to work with Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente, and how Coach Lechtenberg teaches anticipation to his running backs.

Show Notes:

2:31 Inspiration to get into coaching

4:04 How a football career teaches you how to coach

5:30 Reaching the FBS level as a coach

9:17 Accepting different jobs before your dream

11:24 Working under Coach Fuente

14:11 Mindset in the running back room

17:19 Teaching from home

19:52 Developing the unit

21:57 Time management

24:55 Focus for running backs

30:50 Making the right read

34:15 Pre-snap read progressions

36:44 The Winning Edge

38:21 Recruiting areas

You can follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @CoachLecht.

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Teaching Anticipation - Adam Lechtenberg, Running Backs Coach, Virginia Tech