Best Eleven of 2023, #7: Using the “Why” to Create High-Level Execution – Mike Peck, Offensive Coordinator, Burley High School (ID)

Mike Peck, the offensive coordinator for Burley High School in Idaho, is our #7 interview of 2023. He joined us earlier this year to discuss why and how he and his staff install and coach their offense in a way that leads to better learning and understanding of their system.

Going back and identifying the “why” and “how” behind all of what you do on offense, defense, and special teams can pay great dividends as you construct your plans for 2024.

Show Notes:

Spread the field and attack horizontally and vertically

Based out of 10 personnel and empty, but highlight personnel year-to-year

Hang your hat on runs and passes for the base offense

Two factors that create execution: installation and practice

The players understanding of why

Install as a year-round activity leading up to the season

Front loading for better learning

Quarterback school

The quarterback should be out on the field teaching it with you 

Tools used to teach in the classroom

Quizzes and competition

Seven-day install format

Practice format

Early outs: walk through

Situational periods in practice

Unscripted situations so play callers get work

Debrief periods so players understand why and what happened right or wrong

Coach learning from the debrief as well

Kids don’t come in on weekends

Technology to allow coaches more family time

Follow Mike Peck on Twitter @CoachPeck11.

Download Coach Peck’s 7-Day Install Template.

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From the Archives – Noel Mazzone

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