Usa Football Coach And Coordinator Podcast

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome St. Thomas University's offensive line coach, Tony Neymeiyer onto the show. Coach Neymeiyer has an extensive history with helping to build start up college football programs. During his tenure, Coach Neymeiyer found success quickly turning around newly founded programs. Hear his advice on this episode and also learn how Coach Neymeiyer develops his offensive linemen.  Show Notes: 2:48 Coach Neymeiyer's background 3:48 Following the coaching tree 12:50 Creativity in the run game 20:56 Wearing multiple hats 30:38 Developing offensive line 32:56 Power run scheme  39:45 The winning edge You can follow Coach Neymeiyer on Twitter @TNeymeiyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of SUNY Brockport, Jason Mangone. Hear from Coach Mangone as he breaks down how you can simplify your scheme on offense to become user friendly, while still giving the defense problems. Streamlining your playbook can be beneficial to your team as they grow throughout the season. Show Notes: 3:43 Keeping things simple 9:45 Simplifying your scheme 17:24 Don't outthink yourself 20:29 Second half approach 25:47 Solving problems together 29:55 Offenses that are simple yet, complex 32:58 Three tips for simplifying 36:19 Contact info and recruiting You can follow Coach Mangone on Twitter @CoachMangone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, Pa., Coach Eric Kasperowicz. During this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Kasperowicz helps his defense play uptempo. Whether it is making the opposition think, fast paced play calls, or sudden shifts, going uptempo on defense can be effective.  Show Notes: 4:00 Automating your defense 8:39 Mixing things up on defense 10:41 Making the opposition think 18:23 Making checks 22:49 Installation 25:40 Operating at a quick pace 27:08 The winning edge You can follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter @CoachKasper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Cris Reisert onto the show. The head coach at Tiffin University, Coach Reisert has helped develop the culture at his program, and he also has established pillars to live by under his watch. After going 9-1 last season, winning a Division II GMAC conference title, and making the Division II playoffs, it is evident that Coach Reisert is transforming his program. Tune in and learn about these progressions, how Coach Reisert manages the run game in his offense, and about Coach Reisert's mindset on RPOs.  Show Notes: 3:05 Managing the run game 6:16 Run game schematics 14:18 RPOs and play-action 18:39 Defense giving things away 20:13 Pillars for your program 29:12 Lessons to stick with you 30:37 Recruiting areas 31:53 Closing You can follow Coach Reisert on Twitter @CoachReisert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker onto the show. Previously the head coach at Central Washington University, Coach Shoemaker took over Eastern Washington's offense last season as the OC and helped guide his unit to leading the FCS in total offense. During this episode Coach Shoemaker's philosophies on offense when it comes to using pace and tempo. Show Notes: 2:45 Transition to Eastern Washington 5:00 Pace and tempo philosophies 7:48 Going as fast as possible 10:28 Efficiency in play-calling 11:54 Using tempo and pace 15:12 Creative ways to use tempo 17:54 Buckets of decision 24:33 Organizing practice 26:36: Two-Ball Drill with RPO 29:41 Openers 32:46 Confidence in the game plan 33:59 Having player insight into game plan 34:36 Recruiting areas Update: Coach Shoemaker is now the Offensive Coordinator at Hawaii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Keith Barefield. Currently a defensive analyst at Louisiana-Lafayette, Coach Barefield was previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Quincy. Under his guidance, Quincy broke 14 school records on offense and had the fastest offense in D2. Tune in and learn how Coach Barefield values tempo and how he installed his philosophy at Quincy.  Show Notes: 2:46 Journey across the country  3:26 Shift to the defensive side of coaching 6:13 Learning both sides of the ball 7:09 Achievements at Quincy 9:35 Transitioning to uptempo 14:21 Training to be the fastest offense 17:41 Goals as a play-caller 21:24 Installation during practice 24:23 Making corrections 27:50 Managing reps during practice 31:00 Lining up the scout team You can follow Coach Barefield on Twitter @rkbarefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Southwestern University's head coach, Joe Austin, onto the program. With the help of his longtime friend and current offensive coordinator Tom Ross, Coach Austin helped develop the Tex-Bone Offense. A combination of the triple option and spread offenses, Coach Austin has adapted the power run technique of the triple option to modern football. Spread formations allow easier reads for the offense, and Coach Austin takes advantage of that in his hybrid offensive attack. Show Notes: 2:37 Inspiration to become a coach 3:46 Restarting football programs 6:32 Tex-Bone offense 9:31 Advantages of a spread offense 11:30 Friendly concepts of the Tex-Bone 13:15 Keeping the defense honest 14:48 Technique 16:06 A user-friendly offense 18:13 Benefit of the Tex-Bone offense 19:51 Advantage of the power triple option 21:48 Blocking scheme in power run 23:53 Technique in the backfield 24:!4 Play-action off the power triple 26:06 Seam routes Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back former Arizona State and NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, onto the show. After playing in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Plummer transitioned to a role as the Co-Founder of Ready List Sports. Tune in and hear about Jake Plummer's thoughts on quarterback development, whether quarterback gurus are necessary, and how we need to give kids a chance to have fun while they develop as players.  Show Notes: 3:25 Do you need a quarterback guru 9:42 Enjoying the game 14:11 Having fun while still developing 19:09 Giving players chances to grow 23:34 Using technology to grow You can follow Jake Plummer on Twitter @snakestakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the University of Missouri's special teams coordinator Erik Link onto the show. After spending the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at Louisiana Tech and Appalachian State respectively, Coach Link joined head coach Eliah Drinkwitz at Missouri. Tune in and learn what Coach Link believes is the "secret sauce" when it comes to special teams. Also learn what Coach Link teaches his players about the value of special teams and what he looks for in recruits. Show Notes: 2:48 Opportunity at Missouri 3:50 Importance of special teams 10:01 Winning the game with the hands team 11:15 The team and the individual 20:28 Special teams in recruiting 23:03 Being a special teams coordinator 26:20 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Link on Twitter @CoachErikLink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in Joey Didier. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, and co-recruiting coordinator at the University of Saint Francis (Indiana). On this episode, tune in and learn how you can incorporate new schemes and concepts into your defense by utilizing your players strengths. Instead of changing every signal, play-call, and language of the defense, you can instead evolve your defense to fit new concepts.  Show Notes: 3:11 Player led schematics 5:46 Tools to evaluate new scheme 8:48 Translating onto the field 11:34 Evolving the structure of your scheme 14:!5 Applying new scheme to practices 16:30 Managing reps during practice 19:24 Crossovers creating chemistry 21:06 Analyzing trends 23:03 Accounting for new offensive trends 24:22 Match-zone concepts 27:07 Defending route combinations 30:27 Preparing during game week 33:04 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Didier on Twitter @CoachJoeyDidier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Richie Gray to the show. Coach Gray is a skills acquisition and coaching education specialist, and he's the CEO of Global Sports Innovation as well. Previously, Coach Gray spent 12 years with the Scottish Rugby Union, where he was involved with development and education. Gray then went on to work with the Miami Dolphins during the 2016 season to help with skills development and tackling. He also helped USA Football found the Advanced Tackling System as well. On today's episode, we discuss player development, coaching cues, and relating drills to in-game situations. Show Notes: 4:28 Developing players 13:21 Developing coaching cues 23:24 Evolving cues with changing culture 29:06 Relating drills to game-day situations 35:50 Utilizing new equipment properly 40:10 Learning for coaches through writing You can follow Coach Gray on Twitter @RichieGrayGSI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Tanner Engstrand back onto the show. During his career, Coach Engstrand served as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of San Diego for 13 seasons. After that stint, Coach Engstrand then joined Coach Harbaugh's staff at the University of Michigan as an offensive analyst. Currently the offensive coordinator for the XFL's DC Defenders, Coach Engstrand joins us and discusses quarterback development, shifts, personnel groups, and run-action passes that he utilizes in the XFL. Show Notes: 3:11 From Michigan to the XFL 4:34 Adding elements to pro-style offenses 5:58 Movement and the play-clock 7:52 Procedures 9:17 Using shifts and motions 12:36 Forcing multiple checks 13:49 Formations and run-action passes 17:07 Moving eyes and feet in progressions 20:15 Timing with receivers 23:10 Training the quarterback 26:29 Concept call drill 27:34 New rules in the XFL You can follow Coach Engstrand on Twitter @CoachTEngstrand. Learn more about

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we were joined by Virginia Tech's running backs coach, Adam Lechtenberg. Formerly the Assistant Head Coach and the Executive Director of Player Development, Coach Lechtenberg has officially secured an on-field position with the Hokies. Tune in and learn about Coach Lechtenberg's career path, what it is like to work with Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente, and how Coach Lechtenberg teaches anticipation to his running backs. Show Notes: 2:31 Inspiration to get into coaching 4:04 How a football career teaches you how to coach 5:30 Reaching the FBS level as a coach 9:17 Accepting different jobs before your dream 11:24 Working under Coach Fuente 14:11 Mindset in the running back room 17:19 Teaching from home 19:52 Developing the unit 21:57 Time management 24:55 Focus for running backs 30:50 Making the right read 34:15 Pre-snap read progressions 36:44 The Winning Edge 38:21 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @CoachLecht. Learn more about your ad

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Chuck Kyle, the head coach at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Coach Kyle has continued to work on improving the game by expanding the usage of the Football Development Model from the youth level to the National Football League. Hear how coach education, flag football, and padded flag football can help develop the next generation of football players in a safe but efficient manner. Show Notes: 3:12 Change in the game of football 8:27 Attacking the whole field with RPOs 16:55 Implementing the Football Development Model 30:40 Coach Education 33:53 Support from the NFL to youth levels 38:35 Importance of football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Cody Kennedy from Tulane University. Coach Kennedy leads the offensive line at Tulane, and on today's episode, he breaks down the duo play, the factors that come with recruiting offensive linemen, how he persevered throughout his coaching career, and the change in culture at Tulane University. Show Notes: 3:23 Approach to recruiting offensive linemen 7:24 Multi-sport athletes 9:46 Deciding on offering scholarships 13:06 Recruits handling social media 15:43 Culture shift at Tulane 19:44 Coach Kennedy's personal journey 23:10 Favorite plays to run 24:05 Installation process 25:32 Determining plays on film 26:55 Vertical dent in the defense 32:20 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Kennedy on Twitter @CoachCKennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by Kent State University's Offensive Coordinator, Andy Sowder. Coach Sowder arrived at Kent State after serving as the offensive coordinator at San Jose State and as an offensive quality control coach at the University of Texas. Tune in and learn how Coach Sowder approached his career path. Also learn how to instill a culture of becoming an alpha in your program, the details of game-planning on offense, and how to develop your back-ups.  Show Notes: 2:37 Handling the lockdown 3:28 Analyzing this year's recruits 4:40 Getting into coaching 8:55 Lessons to become a better coach 11:09 Keeping things in perspective  13:07 Being the alpha 14:15 Becoming a winning program 18:06 Training away bad habits 19:48 Coaching tight ends and receivers 21:36 Game-planning for screen plays 24:37 Tendencies 25:09 Game planning in red zone and goal line 29:21 Creativity on defense 29:37 Perimeter blocking 31:24 Installation procedures 32:58 Developing backup players during the

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the assistant head coach and running backs coach at UC Davis, Coach Mark Speckman onto the show. Coach Speckman is known as own of the founding fathers of the fly sweep play, and today we hear how Coach Speckman has evolved the play throughout his career. Tune in and learn the details of the fly sweep, how it has changed over the years, and how defenses are learning to attack the play as well. Show Notes: 3:32 Influence of the fly sweep 5:49 Development of plays 8:24 Defenses that give the fly sweep trouble 12:33 Green, yellow, and red sweeps 13:54 Practice time for blocking 17:08 The exchange point in shotgun 24:02 Fitting into your own offensive system 25:49 Basic principles behind splits 27:38 Adjustments made to the fly sweep 31:00 Play-action 38:21 Keys for inside runs 44:02 Installing fly sweep You can follow Coach Speckman on Twitter @MarkSpeckman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Princeton University's wide receiver coach Brian Flinn rejoins the show. Previously, Coach Flinn came onto the podcast as a guest speaker while he was coaching at Villanova University. After coaching for 12 years at Villanova, Coach Flinn took over as the wide receivers coach at Princeton. During this episode, learn how Coach Flinn has adjusted to the move and how he has grown as a coach throughout his career. Show Notes: 2:35 Coaching at Princeton 4:32 Challenges of joining a new program 6:34 Adjusting to new scheme 13:08 Teaching your receivers 17:33 Using film to your advantage 20:18 Fitting in new concepts 21:56 Questions asked to Coach Flinn 25:08 Wide splits 27:59 Advice for coaches 32:14 Being prepared 33:20 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Flinn on Twitter @Coach_Flinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our "Home Team Podcast" series. Our guest host Joel Nellis welcomes in the head coach at Northern Illinois University Thomas Hammock. As a player at Northern Illinois, Coach Hammock still ranks 13th all-time in Huskie history in career rushing yards. A heart condition halted Coach Hammock's playing career, but he quickly transitioned to roles as a coach with the University of Wisconsin and the Baltimore Ravens. After spending five seasons with the Ravens as the running backs coach, Coach Hammock returned to take the helm as the first African American head coach in Northern Illinois' history. Learn from Coach Hammock about how he emphasizes family in his program and how he develops his players into young men. Show Notes: 1:57 Intro 4:18 Stars of your home team 5:46 Transitioning into coaching 7:01 Career decision-making process 8:11 Time management 9:32 Discipline at home 10:06 Handling negative press 10:58 Difference between NFL and college 11:58 Players b

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in Duke University's Co-Defensive Coordinator and Safeties coach, Matt Guerrieri. After being a three-year letterman at safety for Davidson College, Coach Guerrieri worked his way to Lenoir-Rhyne University as a defensive graduate assistant coach. He then worked his up the ladder on Duke's coaching staff. On this episode, learn from Coach Guerrieri's coaching journey, and about how he instructs his safeties. Show Notes: 2:49 Inspiration to be a football coach 6:24 Learning from experience 8:34 Building culture on defense 10:09 Principles of your team 13:17 Philosophies at Duke 17:35 Reaching your players 21:05 Players being another coach 23:27 Keeping scheme simple 24:21 Coaching your safeties 25:17 Having your safeties play confidently 27:11 Having sound execution 29:01 The winning edge 29:53 Recruiting area You can follow Coach Guerrieri on Twitter @MattGuerrieri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices