614 Headsets

In this special episode, the crew from 614 Headsets sits down with Joe Nemith III (Wittenberg University) and Jim Cordle (Ashland University), live from the OHSFCA Coaches Clinic. Hosts Kyle Stout, Ryan Sayers, and Donovan White go through a special segment titled Four Quarters with both coaches. They delve into insights from Wittenberg University and Ashland's coaching staff, discussing challenges, season highlights, and the future of football coaching. Additionally, the episode highlights the importance of family time amidst busy coaching schedules and features insightful conversations about defensive and offensive strategies.

In this episode of the 614 Headsets Podcast, three high school football coaches from Columbus, Ohio, discuss the intricacies of the air raid offense with coach Stan Bedwell, a noted expert with over 25 years of experience. The discussion covers the history of the Air Raid offense, key concepts, its application at different levels of football, and tips for coaches looking to incorporate Air Raid principles into their playbook. Bedwell shares insights on the philosophy behind the Air Raid, its impact on player development, and common misconceptions. The episode also features a segment called 'Pick Six' where Bedwell answers random light-hearted questions, ranging from his experiences in Europe to his karaoke preferences.

This episode features an in-depth interview with Coach Josh Franke, the new Head Football Coach of Westerville Central High School. In this episode Coach Franke shares his journey through various coaching roles, his recent move to Westerville Central, and his philosophies on building successful football programs. Franke recounts pivotal moments in his coaching career, emphasizing the importance of relationships with players, community involvement, and adapting strategies for team success.

In this episode of the 614 Headsets podcast, live from the OHSFCA clinic, hosts dive deep into the world of high school football, discussing its impact and the lifestyle surrounding it. They spotlight Coach Eric Calland, the newly appointed head coach at Westerville South High School, his journey, excitement, and the significance of taking charge of his alma mater. Special segments include anecdotes from Coach Calland's experience, insights into maintaining team culture amidst changes, and a unique look at high school football's local rivalries. The session concludes with a humorous yet insightful 'overtime' segment sharing personal stories.

In this special episode, the crew from 614 Headsets sits down with Doug Geiser, the Head Football Coach of Ashland University, live from the OHSFCA Coaches Clinic. Hosts Kyle Stout, Ryan Sayers, and Donovan White go through a special segment titled Four Quarters with coach. Join us for a discussion on Doug’s coaching style, his journey to becoming the head coach, and the specifics of working with his team. He elaborates on assembling a coaching staff and shares his views on offensive line coaching. Doug also delves into his love for cultivating strong relationships with his players.

Today, 614 Headsets hosts Coach Joel Rodriguez, offensive line coach and run game coordinator of Akron University. Rodriguez shares insights into the fundamental strategies of building a successful football program including understanding the 'Why' behind every action, creating environments that players don't want to leave and being demanding but not demeaning. The discussion also delves into adapting coaching styles for modern players, investing in players both on and off the field and tailoring approaches when facing dominant teams.

In this special episode, the crew from 614 Headsets sits down with Coach Brad Burchfield of Bishop Hartley, live from the OHSFCA Coaches Clinic. Hosts Kyle Stout, Ryan Sayers, and Donovan White go through a special segment titled Four Quarters with coach. Touching on topics from the challenges of recruiting, to the exhilarating pursuit of championships, Coach Burchfield also shares anecdotes from his coaching journey. This episode also delves into the coach's motivations, his approach to building relationships with players and his vision for the future of Columbus high school football.

In this special episode, the crew from 614 Headsets sits down with Coach Tennyson Varney of Hamilton Township live from the OHSFCA Coaches Clinic. Hosts Kyle Stout, Ryan Sayers, and Donovan White go through a special segment titled Four Quarters with coach. Coach Varney discusses the challenges and complexities of coaching, the importance of managing expectations, and shares motivational anecdotes from his coaching journey. He also provides insight into preparations for 2024 and his team's upcoming games.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Coach Bruce Ward of Gahanna Lincoln High School, Ohio. Coach Ward shares his experiences transitioning from coaching in the City League to the Ohio Capital Conference, the unique challenges and joys of coaching his son, and how the high school recruiting landscape has evolved over the years. Coach Ward shares his experiences and lessons learned from navigating the recruiting process as both a coach and parent.  

In this episode, we sit down with Coach Cris Reisert, now the head coach at Gardner-Webb University, to discuss his approach to taking over a new program and navigating the first 100 days on the job. He shares valuable insights on laying down the foundation for a winning culture, building relationships among players and staff, maintaining genuine communication, and viewing football as a vehicle to build men. Moreover, he discusses the preparation process before the first team meeting, the importance of fitting the scheme around the team's capabilities, and some of the potential challenges faced during a transition period.