Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Colin Thomas is the head coach, offensive coordinator, and QB coach at Liberty High School in Arizona. He won a state championship as the offensive coordinator prior to becoming the head coach of the program.On this episode of the Passing Lab Series, Josh Herring and Coach Thomas discuss one-word calls, the “Naked Wheel” concept, ideas for empty, and researching the game.Show Notes: Influences in the Passing Game One-Word Drop Back Calls Ease of Learning for Players Something to Call Late in the Game with Confidence Naked Wheel Wheel Route Technique Changing to a Post-Seam Mesh with Dagger Releases Settle in Voids Bunch Helping Releases Process for Using Empty Offseason Research Process Winning Edge Follow Colin Thomas on Twitter @coachthomasfb.Watch Coach Herring’s Crossers Course:Complete Crossing Routes - Low Crossers - Volume 1Listen to the Entire Passing Lab Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the strategic planning and execution of plays for different third down scenarios in football. It highlights the importance of decision-making, risk assessment, and precise coordination. Topics include managing 3rd down situations, analyzing play strategy based on yardage situations, and mastering strategic football planning for game scenarios.

Ola Adams is the defensive analyst and analytics coordinator for Penn State. Prior to Penn State, Coach Adams served as the assistant defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos. He was the defensive coordinator for Villanova before his jump to the NFL.In this segment from his talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, which he titled “Organized Chaos”, Coach Adams discusses his third down philosophy and strategy. He gives his approach to this critical down, sharing insight both on what he likes to do, as well as highlighting what offenses like to do in each third down category.Coach Adams takes a very organized approach to third down because he knows his defense’s success is critical to the success of the team in winning the game.Show Notes:  Ola Adams 3rd Down Philosophy Play Calling Philosophy Breaking Down 3rd Down Efficiency on 1st Down Winning as Affected by 3rd Down Understanding Who Their Best Players Are Evaluating Their Offensive Line Understanding What Is Required in the Situation Fingerprint of the Offense Are They a Sticks Team? Your Mindset and Expectations from an Offense 3rd and 4-to-6 3rd and 7-to-10 How Does Motion Affect Your Disguise? 3rd and 11 Winning Edge Takeaways Follow Ola Adams on Twitter @CoachOlaAdams.Watch Ola Adams' Entire “Organized Chaos” Presentation.Additional Ola Adams Episode:3-Down Creepers, Press Man, and Walking to Build Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast from the archives, host Keith Grabowski opens his notebook to talk about how to structure your offense around a starting point play. Keith offers advice on how to develop your starting point play based on your coaching style and personnel. Additionally, Keith shares how to develop plays off your starting point and make adjustments.Show notes: Series football and developing a starting point for offense Looking at your system in the offseason and breaking it down Incorporating your identity and personnel Structuring formations Terminology Motioning players Using different personnel groups Structuring the starting point play Knowing how to make your starting point play work vs. any defense Building off what you think the defense will do Making adjustments Practice structure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is from our archives with Mike Fox the defensive coordinator at Suny Brockport following their 2017 season.Coach Fox joined the Brockport football coaching staff for the 2016 season as the Defensive Coordinator. Since his arrival on campus, the Brockport defense has catapulted into one of the top units in all of Division III football, culminating in a National Defensive Coordinator of the Year honor for Fox following the 2018 season. Brockport’s blitz-heavy defensive scheme installed by Fox led their league in rushing defense for four straight years (2016-2019) and they have also led the conference in scoring defense in for three straight seasons (2017-2019). Under Coach Fox, the Brockport defense has led the nation in several categories, including leading all levels of college football in rushing yards against for two consecutive seasons (2018, 2019). His blitz-heavy defensive scheme has helped Brockport to earn national acclaim among collegiate coaches across the country and the Brockport defense has been a major catalyst in the program’s three consecutive Empire 8 Conference championships. The program’s dominant play led to three straight NCAA Div. III Football Championship Second Round appearances and in 2017 the Golden Eagles advanced as far as the national semifinals. The 2018 season went down as a memorable one for Coach Fox, as the Green and Gold effectively halted their opponents on the ground and through the air. Through 11 of the Golden Eagles' 12 games, Brockport held its entire schedule to negative rushing yards. Coach Fox has made multiple appearances on the podcast and the link to his episode on 3rd and Long “Sticks coverage” is below.Show Notes: Helping players learn Dividing up work for coaches Base defense Creating sacks Creating interceptions Yard Sale Defensive touchdowns Red zone defense Stop the run first 13 yards and in The winning edge Be sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for our enhanced show notes, articles, links to resources, and our winning edge takeaways detailed in text.If you have a great idea to share with other coaches on the podcast, DM me on twitter @coachkgrabowski or email keith@coachandcoordinator.com and we will set something up to record your ideas.Mike Fox - 3rd and Long Stick Coverage:https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML8301160504.mp3?updated=1676389643 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Accelerate Everything series, guest host Dub Maddox is joined by Seattle Seahawks Head of Research Brian Eayrs. They discuss Brian’s background, including growing up as the son of Green Bay Packers Analyst Mike Eayrs. They also dig into an approach to analytics that coaches at every level can use.Show Notes: Day in the Life of a Research Analyst What Brian Learned from His Father Mindset of an Analyst Finding Patterns That Give a Competitive Advantage   Marking Things That Happen during the Play Drew Brees Passing Efficiency  Time to Pass Conversation with David Cutcliffe Improving Your Self-Scout A Good Cover Page Example to Model Translating Data into the Practice Plan After Action Review Chasing the Latest Trends Follow Brian Eayrs on Twitter @BRIAN_EAYRS.Related Courses:Brent Monson – Switch Man Coverage:https://coachtube.com/course/football/brent-monson-switch-man-coverage/17541667?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Tyler Roehl Courses:https://coachtube.com/users/tylerroehl?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Tyler Roehl Episodes:Utilizing the FB and TE in the Pro-Style Offense:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XcvC1FJyAEUdqZGo1JXWZMake the Fullback Great Again:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2atUNaBOEA3jBkf1X1LtZ4Follow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox.Check out Dub Maddox’s R4 System:R4footballsystem.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode from our Passing Lab Series, host Josh Herring is joined by Jacquez Green, head coach at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida.As a standout athlete, Coach Green made his mark on the gridiron with his electrifying speed, agility, and game-changing plays, first at the University of Florida then the NFL. Throughout his illustrious playing career, Green donned the jerseys of multiple NFL teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and Detroit Lions.He’s taken what he learned along the way and adapted it to his offense at Manatee High School. Coach Green shares how his experiences as a player have shaped him as an offensive coach.Show Notes: Influences in Coaching Spurrier Offense Learning Protections Choice Routes Difference Between Pro, College, and High School Snag Route Drive with Tags to Beat Different Coverages Reading the Snag Calling Plays from the Field and Box Adjustments Going from OC to Head Coach Follow Jacquez Green on Twitter @JacquezGreen.Follow Josh Herring on Twitter @joshherring1.Watch Josh Herring’s Video Resources:https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darnell Stapleton, offensive line coach at the University of Florida, delivers today’s episode.In this segment of his Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic talk, entitled “Teaching the Zone Scheme”, Coach Stapleton shares his philosophy on creating the understanding and fundamentals needed to run the zone scheme successfully.Show Notes: Zone Scheme: A Year-Round Commitment to Getting Better Philosophy: Start-Explosion-Finish Start Drive Catching: Load Up the Weight and Drive Off of It Battle of the Second Step Explosion: Unlocking the Hips and Lift Finish: Strain and Effort, and Fight the Tear Off Chase the Ball and Push the Pile Much is Found in Recruiting Multiple Types of Zone Schemes Aiming Points as They Pertain to the Running Back Backside: One Landmark Upper Body Piggyback Technique Rules Off of Zone Count Plumb-Line Mike Follow Darnell Stapleton on Twitter @darnellru53.Watch Coach Stapleton’s Entire Presentation:https://coachtube.com/course/football/darnell-stapleton-zone-scheme-basics-and-fundamentals/18908828?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Hewlett joins guest host Dub Maddox for the next episode in our Accelerate Everything series.Having trained more than 60 Division 1 quarterbacks in the past several years, QB coach Will Hewlett has quickly become one of the country’s most sought-after experts on the position. Hewlett is known for his focus on elite-level passing mechanics, helping quarterbacks improve the speed of release, accuracy, and performance under pressure.Hewlett has been a lead coach at QB Collective events for years, presenting on numerous subjects covering arm health and throwing mechanics. He is also one of the co-directors of coaching and development for QBC. Hewlett takes the most pride in mentoring multiple quarterbacks and coaches for 15+ years in the private coaching sector.Show Notes: Evolution of Coaching the QB Common Mistakes Team QB Coach vs QB Trainer Shifts That Came with Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes Working with a Private Coach Moving into On-Field Coaching Mistakes in Training Working with College and NFL Coaches Use of Drill Time Pitch Count/Reps QB Arm Maintenance Follow Will Hewlett on Twitter @WillHewlett.Additional Will Hewlett Episodes:Creativity in QB Play:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wjST1ekNkakSZEez3PqnfTraining Skill:https://open.spotify.com/episode/40oBvx5Qs2HDjA9JEbacT8Decisions, Distractions, and Pressure for Quarterbacks:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pfhv6RQWiDSkwPrr4N3W9Follow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox.Check out Dub Maddox’s R4 System:R4footballsystem.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, part two of a two-part episode of the Passing Lab Series, Andrew Coverdale again joins guest host Josh Herring to discuss a number of topics, including bunch, GI’s, compressing sets, empty, spray releases, and more.Andrew Coverdale is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before joining the Bombers staff, Coach Coverdale had a successful run as offensive coordinator with Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He has also served as a head coach and anchored coaching staffs at multiple schools.In sum, Coach Coverdale is a 12x state champion in his illustrious career. He is a true student of the game and a teacher of its nuances.Listen to part one of our interview with Andrew Coverdale at https://rb.gy/gimj8.Show Notes: Bunch Duo as a Run: Need to Build Bunch into the Offense GI’s: Gather Information Limit the Defense’s Inventory Have a Way to Compress Your Five Best Routes Intriguing Ideas Tempo of Motions Escort Motion Seeing the Evolution of a Play Caller Over a Season Discussion on Empty and Protection Empty Is an Info Gatherer  Passing Is Really About the Protection Piece Use Fast Motion to Try to Distract a Defender You Are Trying to Control Spray Release and Speed Out Follow Andrew Coverdale on Twitter @AndrewCoverdale.Andrew Coverdale on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/boundary-pass-concepts-andrew-coverdale/11817144?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Josh Herring also has a tremendous library of resources available on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices