Champions Series: Design It and Step Back – Kyle Schmitt, Head Coach, Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)

Kyle Schmitt is the head coach of Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland, the 2022 and 2023 MIAA "A" State Champions. He was the 2022 Baltimore Ravens Coach of the Year.

As a player and then graduate assistant at Maryland, he was heavily influenced by Ralph Friedgen and current Penn State head coach James Franklin.

In this episode, Coach Schmitt emphasizes the importance of looking in the mirror and taking responsibility for coaching decisions, which for Coach Schmitt led to more focus on special teams and game management.

Show Notes:

• Background and Education
• Shift in Coaching Approach
• Importance of Game Management
• Embracing a Global View
• Focus on Special Teams
• Implementing Changes in Practice
• Tools for Game Management

Follow Kyle Schmitt on Twitter/X @kschmittASHS.

Coach Schmitt's Presentation on Game Planning:

Situational Football - Game Planning Prep

Additional Champions Series Episode:

Garrett Mueller, Head Coach, Stewartville High School (MN)

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