Coach and Coordinator Podcast National Coach of the Week - Patrick Walsh, Head Coach, Serra HS (CA)
We are back for another episode of our 2024 National Coach of the Week Series presented by Modern Football Technology.
Since taking over as head coach of Serra High School's football program in 2001 at just 26, Patrick Walsh has transformed the Padres into a powerhouse. With 196 wins, he is the school’s all-time winningest coach. Under his leadership, Serra has captured numerous championships, including a 2017 CIF State title and six appearances in the California State Championship in the past seven years. Named California State Coach of the Year in 2020/2021, Walsh has been a driving force leading Serra to 10 WCAL championships and countless school records.
This past week, Coach Walsh led the Padres to a dramatic 22-21win over #23 in the nation Folsom High School. He joins us on the podcast to share his coaching philosophy of continual improvement over winning. He introduces an objective grading system for player performance and how this system informs practice preparation and incorporates analytics for real-time decision-making during games.
Chapters
- Grading System Overview
- Utilizing Drone Technology
- Building Trust Through Teaching
- Establishing Goal Systems
- Embracing Data and Analytics
- Winning Edge
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