Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today’s episode is a segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Coaches Clinic, in which Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule talks about coaching the top 10% of your team. What he says in this segment applies to any coach in any sport.We have had some impactful talks from head coaches over the three years of the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, and this one ranks right up at the top. It’s definitely a top 10% presentation full of takeaways for you and your staff.Speaking of staff, the staff pass and individual premium pass are still on sale at lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com. These passes are an incredible value at just $60 per coach. As a bonus, these passes will convert to Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic Plus. LFGF Clinic Plus is a new membership available on CoachTube, and it will allow you access to 2023's 130 talks for one year plus access to a monthly rotation of courses from past clinics.You don’t need to do anything for this upgrade. Your premium pass gets you access to LFGF Clinic Plus following the clinic.Show Notes: Gallop study Engaged and non-engaged players The bell curve Coach to the top 10%  Coaching staff Get it done Protect the staff Put the players first Coach-player interaction  We are professionals as coaches Team competition Execution Technique mastery For more information, visit lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join a captivating discussion with a pass rush specialist who shares his coaching philosophy. Discover how trust and inspiration fuel player development, while clear communication enhances performance. Explore the relentless pursuit of excellence with mindset techniques and the importance of effort in achieving sacks. Gain insights into pass rush coordination and the essential attributes that define a successful pass rusher. This engaging conversation reveals strategies that can apply to any position on the field.

John Pennington enters his seventh year as the Head Coach at West Virginia State University in 2023. Pennington was named Head Coach in the spring of 2017 and promptly proceeded to lead the program to its first winning season in a decade.In this episode, which is revisited from our archives, we talk about the overriding concept that builds the WVSU offense - strategic flexibility.Watch John Pennington’s RPO Course: https://bit.ly/41WEAbgRelated John Pennington Podcast Episodes:Recruiting, NIL, Building Culture: https://spoti.fi/3JpScEOSmall Wins = Big Gains: https://spoti.fi/3ZTPn45Six Keys for Red Zone Success: https://spoti.fi/3YC3g66Additional Episode:The Disaster Plan, Featuring Tony DeMeo: https://spoti.fi/3ZVmcOg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Eggerling starred for the Southern Connecticut State Owls from 1997 through 2000, earning All-Northeast 10 Conference First Team Defense honors as a punter in 1999. Eggerling completed his career with the second-most punts in program history, as well as the second-most total career yards. He was also a senior captain and chosen as the Owls' Offensive Most Valuable Player that season. He was also a pitcher for Southern's baseball team.Coach Eggerling returned to Southern Connecticut after serving as the safeties coach at Bowdoin, as well as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Saint Anselm College, during which time he was named the 2014 NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston.In today's episode, he shares his approach to being himself while coaching and in all situations, how he teaches his 3-3 stack defense to create versatility, and how to adjust to big personnel on offense.What really comes through in this interview is a love for his university and how he makes being part of that community an important aspect not just of his coaching but his life.Show Notes: From punter to defensive side of the ball Benefits gained from coaching both the offensive line and defensive line early in career Influences and development as a coach Be yourself and demeanor on and off the field Being a prankster - best pranks Teaching concepts so that you play your 11   Five elements to a successful play  Adapting the 3-3 to bigger offensive personnel Watch Coach Eggerling’s Course on the 3-3 Stack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we go into the passing lab with Jones County High School (GA) Offensive Coordinator Josh Herring to discuss the evolution of the passing game, combating today’s defenses, the details of specific concepts, and how to practice.Show Notes: The landscape of defensive football - things you need an answer for Less six-man - more empty protections to strain the defense More seven-man play action or check release to take away dual read Breaking down pressures to formulate a protection plan Have a language that allows quick communication At least two blitz pick-up periods every practice The passing is a total thing and must be worked that way in practice QB needs to have a protection thought process in every passing drill       Drop eight answers 11 and 12 personnel Concepts for drop eight - Floods, Wide Splits, Four Strong Four Strong concepts Spacing concept Winning route side space  Y Cross coaching points Dig or Post Curl with Y Cross Evolution of the Seam Read Starting with “What’s our pressure answer?” Drill setup for the passing game The Book Concept Teaching the “Dodge” route    Watch Additional Coach Herring Resources     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we are joined by Army West Point Assistant Head Coach and Outside Linebackers Coach John Loose to discuss last play scenarios and how to practice them. We also share a preview of what to expect from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic.Show Notes: Different last play scenarios Practice on Thursday Start at the back end of the field and work down The back end is too far for Hail Mary - rush two Lateral all over the field Hail Mary - rush five into throwing hand One play 20-yard line Rush two or none or two late with nine droppers Before half in the red zone Stop on the play/hold them/pass interference Force field goal 3rd down play - 1st down go down scenario Kamikaze word/attitude Jump first run cut and 11 on the run Giving up a score Need field goal range before the end of the game, protect the sideline call Shallow-deep force middle of the field defense Down by less than a score Take a knee - submarine get the ball Hail Mary before the end of half Register for the 3rd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Clinic: Lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we sit down again with Siddiq Haynes, Defensive Line Coach for UTSA. A former standout player and coaching veteran of more than a decade, Coach Haynes is in his second season at UTSA.The UTSA defensive line helped anchor a defense that ranked in the top three in C-USA in eight different statistical categories, including second with 6.6 tackles for loss per game and third in both total and scoring defense.Coach Haynes' unit played a deep rotation (as many as ten players) during the season and combined to tally more than 30 tackles for loss, including nine sacks. He shares the details of how he develops his position and the plan to get them to the quarterback.Show Notes:  A passion developed as a child playing the game Sports marketing experience Starting out on the offensive side of the ball for KC Keeler Learning from Phil Longo Development as a defensive line coach with Rodrique Wright The “why” is vital to moving forward in this profession Mental warfare: Dealing with life and teaching how it applies to the field Asking the right question to understand where your players are  Recruiting the whole person You have to be genuine - you can’t just regurgitate things you have heard Understanding the opponent’s identity Collecting data and building the pass rush plan Presenting this plan to the defensive coordinator and the players Empowering the players in the process The filter for simplicity Here’s why we are spending time on QB windows or rush moves etc. The importance of self-scouting Related Siddiq Haynes Episode: Get to Sack City: https://spoti.fi/3yakdtiWatch Coach Haynes' Presentation: https://bit.ly/3ILgZmw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary Bill Walsh was a believer in planning for all contingencies, and that belief is the theme of this episode from our archives.In this episode, retired college head coach Tony DeMeo talks about preparing for the worst and implementing his “Disaster Plan.”None of us like the idea of getting behind big in a game. We’d prefer to leave that idea out of our players' psyche, but discussing it and teaching players and coaches a way to handle it is sound practice. Coach DeMeo shares that exact strategy as well as how he prepared his teams to handle this situation.Tony DeMeo is a retired college head coach, most recently at the University of Charleston (West Virginia). His coaching career spanned 37 years and 12 college teams. It included stops at the FBS, FCS, and NCAA Division II levels. DeMeo was the Head Coach at Charleston for six seasons before stepping down in 2010. He held a 43-23 record with the Golden Eagles and had them ranked as high as tenth in NCAA Division II back in 2009.In his career, DeMeo worked as a head coach at four schools, offensive coordinator at three, and assistant coach at five schools. He compiled a 137-108-4 record as a head coach at Charleston from 2005-10, Washburn University (Kansas) from 1994-2001, Mercyhurst University (Pennsylvania) from 1981-87, and his alma mater Iona College (New York) from 1975-78. His other coaching stops included the University of Richmond, Murray State, James Madison, Temple, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Delaware, the University of Massachusetts, and Pace University (New York). DeMeo graduated from Iona in 1971 and was a four-year player at running back for the Gaels.Show Notes: Creating the “Disaster Plan” in football Making stops on defense and shifting momentum How to practice coming back when trailing Reasoning for being close with six minutes to go Playing with a lead and not losing it Preparing players in close-game scenarios Using unconventional strategy to win the game Best way to give up a safety and take a knee at the end of the game Having your players ready for the unexpected Follow Tony DeMeo on Twitter @TDCoach.Watch All of Tony DeMeo's courses on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3SFXfnw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tre Lamb is a coach you will want to keep an eye on. The second youngest head coach in division one football at the time we recorded this episode, he’s made an impact at Gardner-Webb University and has even developed a coaching tree with several of his coaches moving up in the ranks.Football has been in his blood, growing up as the son and grandson of legendary Georgia high school football coaches. His father, Hal, won three state titles, as did his grandfather, Ray.Growing up in a football family and having an obsession with learning the game has allowed Coach Lamb to climb the ranks quickly.Today, he discusses taking over a program in the midst of the pandemic shutdown and his 30-60-90-day plan to get the program going. He shares the offense he’s developed, which he identifies as a blend of App State and Tennessee, as well as how he walks the tightrope of being the Head Coach as well as handling all the duties of Offensive Coordinator as well.Show Notes: The drive to be a coach came through growing up in a football family Obsession from a young age Learning from good and bad Taking over as a new head coach during Covid and the challenges Selling a vision through Zoom Working to create buy-in from the start with honesty Being relatable but holding players accountable 30-60-90-day plans 30 days - listen 60 days - build up resources 90 days - share the vision of the program Walking the tightrope of being both head coach and offensive coordinator You must spend time with defense and special teams Balancing the responsibilities and demands of the head coach and offensive coordinator The offense - a blend of App State and Tennessee Building off wide zone and play-action pass Sequencing plays Really fast tempo or really slow and really wide splits or condensed sets The thought process on sequencing Getting more specific on game planning Every day is an interview Register for Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic at LFGF2023.coachesclinic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Dierking is the Defensive Coordinator for North Central College - the 2022 Division III National Champions. He was also named the Football Scoop D3 Coordinator of the Year for 2022. In this episode, we learn of Coach Dierking's obsession with learning the game of football that developed at a young age and continues for him today. We talk about his 4-2-5 defense and the 3-3 stack package within it, his approach to the profession, and his view on how to achieve success and continue growing.Show Notes: Decision to become a coach Influence of John Thorne Studying schemes of the best Obsession to become better as a 24-year-old defensive coordinator Continuing to improve Not being satisfied with success as an individual or team To be the best, you have to change your best every single day Philosophy of their 4-2-5 defense Using 3-3 Stack in situations Pressure percentages have gone down the older he’s gotten Reasons for less pressure Limiting explosives How the 3-3 Stack fits into their 4-2-5 35% pressure in 3-3 compared to 17% from 4-2-5 Advantages of 3-3 Stacks in 2-minute situations 8 straight shutouts with backups playing a good portion Preparing backups and holding the standards Don’t compare yourself to others - run your own race Formula for Success + Happiness The Winning Edge: Teaching the why to increase football IQ Catch Shane Dierking at Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic: LFGF2023.coachesclinic.comWatch Shane Dierking's Course on Defending Empty Formations: https://bit.ly/3IY9316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices