The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL

Rams head coach Sean McVay on the pursuit of greatness, coaching Aaron Donald, personal growth, and more

Jul 23, 2024

Head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay, discusses coaching Aaron Donald, personal growth, and strategy evolution in a captivating chat with Robert Mays. Topics include the qualities of elite quarterbacks, team balance, defensive tactics, and the impact of parenthood on coaching.

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Sean McVay

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Sean McVay focuses on personal growth as a coach, emphasizing evolving play calling strategies in the NFL.

Balanced physical football team development is crucial for McVay, integrating dynamic offensive responses to defensive schemes.

Success in coaching goes beyond championships, emphasizing transformational relationships and maintaining healthy habits for well-being.

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Evolution of Olympic Games

In the early years of the modern Olympics, figure skating was part of the overall Olympic program during the 1908 and 1920 summer games. The transition to a separate Winter Olympics began in 1924 with the International Winter Sports Week in the French Alps. This event later became recognized as the first Olympic Winter Games, establishing a tradition of including both cold and warm weather sports.

Intro

2min

Exploring Football Strategy and Personal Growth with Rams Head Coach

2min

Reflections on Parenthood, Coaching, and Player Legacy

17min

Evolution of Defensive and Offensive Strategies in Football

6min

Evolution of Quarterback Play in the NFL

5min

Strategies, Physicality, and Personal Growth in Football

22min

Evolution of Team's Playing Style and Offensive Strategy

9min

Analyzing Running Back Strategies and Defensive Coordination in the NFL

4min

Days before the Rams opened training camp for the 2024 season, head coach Sean McVay opened the doors of his home to Robert Mays and The Athletic Football Show. The two discussed what it was like to coach Aaron Donald, what Matthew Stafford allows the Rams to do, and how Puka Nacua emerged last year. They also dove into McVay's personal growth the last few years, the process for improving as a play caller, and what it means to be a great coach. Get ready for training camp with Mays and McVay on this episode of The Athletic Football Show.

Host: Robert Mays

With: Sean McVay

Executive Producer: Michael Beller

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