Coach and Coordinator Podcast

On today's podcast, Dickinson State defensive coordinator joins us to discuss their process for creating a run fit system that applies to any defense. Shownotes: Helping others through sharing knowledge Education in engineering The spark to become a coach Finding his niche in small college Taking over as DC Desire to be multiple leads to issues Solving the problem - make it simple for the players 5-6 ways to fit the run was too much Run fit system is installed first Begin with the over riding philosophy Playing with the right mentality Creating well defined, concise terminology Most important job is to be educators Spill, Scrape, Force Equal time between 3-man and 4-man structures I scrape, I Spill Using pre snap movement to cause issues How the system helps using hybrid players Getting best players on the field and allowing them to play fast It becomes a structureless defense Make the drills show up on tape Circuits for run fit system Handling shuffle read type plays Turning plays into jet sweep Using adjustments to make weaknesses into strengths Winning edge - coach ‘em hard but love ‘em harder Coach Thier's Course on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/36xpJMb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Quarterback being the most visible position on the field, a QB controversy can be the wedge that divides a team and fractures culture within a team and its larger community. By having a subjective system, this situation can be avoided and not only clearly define the starter but also serve as a tool for QB developement. This is a system which we put together in 2010 when we faced a heated battle for the starting quarterback position. Our three-year starter was graduating and we had three freshmen battling to be in the number one spot at the beginning of their sophomore year. That year I used three criteria to help me objectively distinguish the starter from the back-ups. After doing that, I realized I could develop the criteria further to not only slot each quarterback in a position, but also give the position group valuable information about where they needed to improve. This is a system that continues on into camp and through the season, and helps give both the quarterbacks and me feedback on what needs work. Shownotes: -Release time -Accuracy -Decision making -Operating the offense -Rhythm and intermediate completions -Check downs and hot routes -Making the right decision late -Becoming the field general the team needs IRelated - Calibrating the Passing Game: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-calibrating-the-passing-game Transcript + Charts: http://coachandcoordinator.com/2022/03/avoid-a-quarterback-controversy-an-objective-system-for-grading-your-quarterbacks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a segment from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Clinic with Bart Miller, Offensive Line Coach at Illinois. Coach Miller took over as the leader of the offensive unit as part of Brett Bielema's staff in 2021. Prior to Illinois, he served as the OL Coach/Run Game Coordinator for the Wyoming Cowboys. While there he led his line to recognition as one of the top units bing named to the Joe Moore Award Honor Roll. In this episode Coach Miller shares the standards and expectations for the Illini offensive line as well as his development plan and progressions. This entire talk is part of the IHSFCA Clinic available on replay as part of the State Association MegaTicket. The MegaTicket includes virtual clinics and replays of virtual as well as in-person clinics. You can register through any of the states participating. Regardless of where purchased, you will have access to all 10 clinics: Albama - Alfca2022.coachesclinic.com Arizona - AzFca2022.coachesclinic.com Illinois - IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com Indiana - IFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Maryland - Mfca2022.coachesclinic.com New York - NYSHSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com New Jersey - NJFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Pennsylvania - PSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com South Carolina - SFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Southern California - SoCal2022.coachesclinic.com One ticket for access to 10 clinics and hundreds of talks. Coach Miller's previous appearance on Coach and Coordinator: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-bart-miller-offensive-line-coach-wyoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Establishing Culture - The Hunger Drills - Brent Pry, Head Coach, Virginia Tech On today’s episode we share a segment of Brent Pry’s talk at the Alabama Football Coaches Association Clinic that was held in Montgomery Alabama this January. Coach Pry discusses how they are establishing their culture at Virginia Tech through four phases. In this first phase they are building the foundation upon which the program will be built, and a big part of that is what he calls their hunger drills. He discusses the attributes they are looking for and developing through the hunger drills. Shownotes: -4 Phases -Hunger Drills -Winning Phase 1 -Elite qualities, skills, and mentality -Reach potential -Accountability -Team concept -Football IQ -Mindset to improve -Speed - fast & furious -Agility & explosiveness -Positive attitude -Maturity -Be early & be ready -Toughness -Leadership -Discipline -Attention to detail -Pursuit -Drive -Compete -Brotherhood Replay of 2022 ALFCA Clinic - use code for 50% off: https://coachtube.com/course/football/alabama-football-coaches-association-2022-clinic-replays/16525624?cpnCode=CoachandCoordinatorStoops&track=4aabc65459a3209f25d010452b8cac52 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Vigen is the head coach for the Montana State Bobcats. He was previously the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Wyoming. He has spent the majority of his coaching career on Craig Bohl's staffs. In 2021, he took over the Montana State program and took them to a 12-3 finish as well as a runner-up in the FCS national championship game. Havinb been a part of transitions as a player and coach, he's identified different types of transitions and the leadership needed in those situations. He shared an entire clinic on this topic at the 2nd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic which benefits pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services. For access to the 2022 clinic go to lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com and view clinic talks from the 2021 clinic at https://bit.ly/3tgTrLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode gives another peek inside the 2nd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Clinic with an impactful talk by St. Thomas Head Coach Glenn Caruso. Coach Caruso shares his story of his up brining and the impact of his father on him that has become engrained in who he has become as a coach and a leader, and how that is all reflected in his program at St. Thomas. Check out the rest of this talk and all 127 clinic sessions on replay at lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-and-player-understanding-wallie-kuchinski-defensive-coordinator-st-thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just finished the 2nd annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic. It was another amazing experience with over 125 college, CFL, and NFL coaches donating their time and football knowledge to help Lauren’s foundation for pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services. If you missed it, the good news is that both single and staff passes are available giving you either 30 days or one year with the premium ticket to access this incredible football knowledge. I love the spirit of helping others that is a huge part of the clinic and was excited to receive calls and texts from the speakers thanking us for allowing them to be a part of it. On behalf of Lauren’s First and Goal and the Loose family I want to thank all who participated, both speakers and attendees for supporting this cause. Today’s episode is a peek into the clinic with NC State head coach Dave Doeren who talks about his mission as a coach and how his team uses the idea of “one more” to improve everyday. Please consider purchasing it both for the knowledge it affords you as well as the cause which helps those in need. You can register at lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

oday’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Wallie Kuchinski, defensive coordinator at the University of St. Thomas, an NCAA Division III school in St. Paul, Minnesota. This past season, St. Thomas led Division III football in multiple categories, including total defense, third-down defense and rushing defense. On today’s episode, Kuchinski and host Keith Grabowski talk about game planning and coaching tackling fundamentals. Show Notes 1:13 Kuchinski’s background in coaching 5:50 Key lessons Kuchinski has learned through his career 8:00 Building culture 10:40 Teaching in the meeting rooms 15:10 Helping players understand the playbook 20:45 Coaching technique 22:30 Stressing tackling fundamentals 27:50 Situational football 32:45 The winning edge lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast is a part one with Joe Thomas from last year’s C.O.O.L. Clinic - the premier clinic for offensive line coaches. I had the opportunity to meet Bob Wylie at Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in 2021. From there he appeared on my podcast and we made plans for the C.O.O.L. Clinic to be delivered virtually during the pandemic. In this first half of the talk between Joe Thomas and Bob Wylie, they discuss various aspects of pass protection. A future Hall of Famer, Thomas gives insight that is useful for any coach and offensive lineman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast is a part one with Joe Thomas from last year’s C.O.O.L. Clinic - the premier clinic for offensive line coaches. I had the opportunity to meet Bob Wylie at Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in 2021. From there he appeared on my podcast and we made plans for the C.O.O.L. Clinic to be delivered virtually during the pandemic. In this first half of the talk between Joe Thomas and Bob Wylie, they discuss various aspects of pass protection. A future Hall of Famer, Thomas gives insight that is useful for any coach and offensive lineman. Here’s the questions Joe Thomas answers: -You’ve seen a number of young OL come and go throughout your time, what attributes do you see in young players that make you realize they have a chance to be successful in the league? -What are separates the great coaches from the others? -What’s the best advice you’ve been given & what advice do you give to younger players? -What ways to you have to help the OT’s in loud stadiums and on silent counts? -What silent count operations did you feel worked the best? -What was your weekly game prep like for film evaluation? -How did you prepare and what was your mindset when facing elite pass rushers? -What do you think is the most important aspect of pass protection? -Discussion on fits with hands and arms -Offensive tackles have a tendency to turn too soon. When should they turn in pass protection? -What’s the thought process of vertical setting versus angle setting? How many tools did you have in your tool box for sets? -What happens if the inside foot is back on a short set? -How the OL uses eyes to assess the defense at all levels from DL to the DB -What’s the thought process between plays? -What was the communication between you and your guard Joel Bitonio on picking up twists? -What target where your eyes at once the ball was snapped? -Do targets change on man slide vs. slide side? The Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic boasts of a line-up as deep as the C.O.O.L. Clinic with a variety of topics from 18 college, NFL and CFL offensive line coaches. In addition there are over 120 more speakers covering every aspect of the game. Register here: https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices