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In this episode we talk to Bryant Appling, Head Football Coach at Buford High School (GA). Coach Appling led the Wolves to the AAAAAA state championship for the second consecutive season. we discuss the uniqueness of the the 2020 season and how his team was able to stay in track and ultimately climb the mountain to the championship.

In the second episode of our Champions series we talk to Marquis Westbrook, Head Football Coach at Warner Robins (GA) whose team recently won the AAAAA state championship. He talks about his experiences over the last four years of making to the finals every year and what they did to get to the top.

In our first episode of 2021 we are starting a new series talking to State Champion winning coaches. In this episode we talk with Adam Carter who is the Head Football Coach at Grayson High School (GA) who recently won the AAAAAAA state Championship. Coach Carter talks about what he believe made the difference with this team and what pushed them to excel. He also discusses some struggles that his program faced this year on their march to the top and offers some very solid advice to anyone aspiring to become a head coach.

In this episode we wrap up our Head Coach Academy by discussing keys to coaching success. We are joined by guest Mark Freeman, Head Football Coach at Thompson (AL) and Athletic Director Tony Wolfe from Buford (GA).

In this episode we talk to Ed Dudley, Head Football Coach at Winder-Barrow (GA) and Dr. Jim Wright AD at South Huntington (NY). We discuss key points of evaluating not only yourself as a head coach, but also assistant coaches and players. we also cover important points about implementing what you find while evaluating.

In this episode we are joined by Kandice Mitchell, Assistant Director of Athletics of Atlanta Public Schools and Kenny Simpson Head Football Coach at Searcy (AR). We cover topics including communicating with players as well as Assistant Coaches, Parents and Administration.

In this episode we talk with Paul Standard, Head Football Coach at St. Pius (GA) and Brian Nix, Defensive Coordinator at Alcoa High School (TN). We discuss the keys to planning and efficient and effective practice schedule as well as topics from quality of reps vs quantity and finally the importance of sub varsity groups.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Curt Miller, AD at Oconee County High School (GA) and Kelli Smith, Henry County (GA) Schools District Athletic Coordinator, about what it takes to be successful when it comes to dealing with Parents, Administration, as well as other sports.

In this episode we tackle organizing and developing your coaching staff. We are joined by Grant Myers, Defensive Coordinator at Pickens High School (GA) and Aspiring Head Coach. We discuss aspects from how to determine roles for coaches as well as the topic of what is the responsibility of a Head Coach to help assistants grow into better coaches

In this episode we talk with Gene Durden, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Buford (GA), about player development and organization when it comes to developing your program. Topics covered include strength and conditioning, creating policies and procedures, as well as team building activities and the use of Social Media as a positive in your program.