Coach and Coordinator Podcast Coaching through the Lens: Film Watching Mastery – Dub Maddox, OC, Union HS (OK)
Jun 16, 2025
Dub Maddox, former OC at Union HS (OK) and a film analysis expert, dives into the transformative power of football film study. He discusses why many coaches struggle with raw footage and shares structured frameworks to improve understanding and game planning. From evaluating quarterbacks to the importance of precise language, Maddox reveals innovative tools that enhance coaching strategies. He emphasizes the role of technology and advanced metrics in quarterback evaluation, ensuring coaches stay ahead in the ever-evolving game.
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Dub's First Game Plan Frustration
- Dub Maddox shares his first game plan meeting confusion and frustration with unclear film study methods.
- He spent years figuring out how to replicate expert film-watching processes for coaches and players.
R4 System Draws Cross-Industry Lessons
- R4 football system blends best practices from military, other sports, and cooking to crack football patterns.
- Identifying non-negotiable defensive patterns and establishing a common, brief language are key.
Use CAPS and Five-Family Framework
- Start film study by mapping defensive CAPS: Coverage, Alignment(front), Pressure, and Stunts.
- Use a five-family framework (like fingers) to understand coverage relationships and post-snap defensive realities.