Coach and Coordinator Podcast

This episode from our archives, recorded in 2019, features Chris Kappas who was recently named the 2022 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year.Demonstrated in this episode, Coach Kappas has shown his ability as a coach on both sides of the ball. He has been recognized as the Football Scoop D3 Coordinator of the Year in 2015, while he was the defensive coordinator for National Champion Mount Union. The following year, he led a top offense in the country, switching sides of the ball for Mount Union in another championship run. He then moved on to be the defensive coordinator for Austin Peay in 2021, finishing his stint there with the 2022 FCS Assistant COY honors.In this episode, Coach Kappas talks about how his year of coaching offense helped his defense and how attention to detail is so important in everything his units do.Show Notes: Coach’s experience on both sides of the ball How coaching offense helped him see the game differently What Coach changed on his defense after being on offense, specifically with RPOs What Coach learned the most from his experience Small details Coach believes give Mount Union an advantage How attention to detail has evolved and how it benefits his units Pursuit Pointing out details to players The mental process of players in game situations Which offenses create the most problems for defenses in today’s game What are some defensive trends that give offenses the most problems Follow Chris Kappas on Twitter @CKappas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Tschetter is the defensive coordinator for Wartburg College who led Division 3 in rushing defense, while also recording the most interceptions. They ranked in the top 25 in most defensive categories.Today, we dig into what Wartburg does in order to set their players up for success on defense.Coach Tschetter was influenced by several of our past guests, including Louisiana Tech defensive coordinator Scott Power, Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza, and retired Wisconsin-Platteville head coach Mike Emendorfer.Show Notes: Play fast: lighten the mental burden Relentless Communication Assignment sound: do your 1/11th Technique focused Tackling, block defeat, and creating turnovers Teaching tackling in the team meeting, plus quizzing Be multiple Stop the run: force offenses to be one-dimensional Create chaos Win the situational Don’t flinch and turn the page Base defense from 4-3 learned from Northwest Missouri State Defensive line responsible for A and B gaps Leveraged-based run fits Success on run by understanding opponent and situation Schematic success on run Up-the-field movements instead of horizontal Benefits of playing zone coverage Tracking INTs in practice Preparing for what attacks cover three Follow Matt Tschetter on Twitter @Coach_Tschetter.Related Episodes:Scott Power: Sack the QB and Shutdown the RunMike Emendorfer: Crazy Formations, Adding Wrinkle, Game Day Comms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As coaches, we always seem to be in a hurry to get to where we want to be, to get to that position we set as a career goal. In that haste, we may forget that we have plenty of opportunities to improve ourselves and build our skills in the place we are at. That’s exactly what Caleb Collins did in progressing through the ranks from being a high school teacher, to an analyst, to an on-field position coach in the FBS. He found ways to use the positions he was in to get the reps he needed to improve his skills as a coach.In this episode, Coach Collins shares examples from his journey, as well as the methods and progressions he uses to coach the outside linebackers at Baylor. While he gets focused on the specifics of outside linebacker play as we go, you can learn from the way he thinks about it and the methods he uses to prepare his position for success on the field.Show Notes: How teaching in the high school classroom helped him to an on-field FBS job Getting reps at coaching your own room Traits desired in an outside linebacker Setting the tone with the Jack Linebacker in the install Setting the edge and rushing the passer Teaching alignment and recognition Using technology to speed up the process and get more reps Stance and start progression Pass rush progression Keys instead of ball key Understanding the set Hand combat Upper body violence instead of hip flip Coaching cues for pass rush Skill toolbox Follow Caleb Collins on Twitter @BU_CoachCollins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calvin Renfroe is in year seven as the offensive coordinator at Olivet Nazarene. In this episode, he talks about what the staff calls “position battles.” He shares the process they use to constantly evaluate their players and give them feedback so that each player is continuously improving.The position battles have proven to help improve performance on the field, as well as build the culture at Olivet.Show Notes: Defining position battles We don’t choose starters - the players choose Where this idea stemmed from How evaluation builds the culture Being efficient with grading Example - quarterback, adjusted completion percentage Aggressive adjusters Grading decision making Playmaker points Transparency is key Method for sharing the grades How grades work into the practice plan Make it take it Tuesday Using grades to improve concepts or techniques and highlight strengths Creating an environment for learning and coaching Adding a component to grade to emphasize something This is a living breathing document Using the data to improve your own coaching Overview of how it works for other positions Follow Coach Renfroe on Twitter @CoachRenfroe.Watch Coach Renfroe’s Course on RPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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