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Coach Ian Tatum - OC at Walkertown High School in NC

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SUMMARY

In this episode of CoachSpeak, Dustin Martin and Jamie Bolton welcome Coach Ian Tatum, who shares his journey in coaching, focusing on offensive line development and building a successful run game. The conversation delves into Tatum's early influences, coaching philosophy, and the importance of consistency and creativity in coaching. Tatum emphasizes the significance of understanding personnel to identify effective run concepts and discusses his core run game philosophy, which revolves around gap schemes and adaptability based on player strengths.

In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of coaching football, particularly focusing on offensive line strategies, running back techniques, and the importance of timing and alignment. They discuss the significance of understanding defensive alignments, the role of counter steps in modern offenses, and how to evaluate the success of offensive plays. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of coaching for the right reasons and the impact of player development on the overall success of a team.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Coach Ian Tatum

02:41 Coach Tatum's Journey and Coaching Philosophy

27:53 Building the Run Game: Core Philosophy and Strategies

31:45 Core Running Concepts

38:30 Adapting Run Concepts to Personnel

43:58 Timing and Footwork for Running Backs

48:52 Defensive Alignments and Counter Strategies

55:50 Communication and Double Teaming Techniques

01:03:48 Game Planning and Evaluating Defenses

01:08:58 Evaluating Offensive Success and Adjustments

01:13:06 Rapid Fire Questions and Coaching Philosophy

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