Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Matt Drinkall, current offensive assistant at Army and former head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University. Drinkall was selected to be a participant in the 2018 American Football Coaches Association 35 under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute. This program is designed to identify and develop premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. On today’s episode, Drinkall talks about the similarities between the offense at Army and the offense his teams ran at Kansas Wesleyan. Coach also opens up about the culture he helped build at Kansas Wesleyan.

Show Notes

:50 Coach’s Army Opportunity

3:05 What attributes Army admired in Coach

6:26 Commonalties between his downhill run game and Army’s triple option

10:27 Pro Style vs Triple

13:07 The culture Coach built at Kansas Wesleyan for Coaches

23:20 How Coach’s staff was so efficient

25:20 In season schedule

27:10 How they divided their game plan film

28:20 More on Culture

36:03 How Coach begins and develops his thought process

44:44 Coaches Contact info

Connect with Coach:

Twitter: @Drinkallcoach

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https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/kansas-wesleyan-coach-matt-drinkall-talks-running-game-and-tempo

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5790/podcast-coach-and-coordinator-best-of-quarterback-development-3-19-18

Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Matt Drinkall, current offensive assistant at Army and former head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University. Drinkall was selected to be a participant in the 2018 American Football Coaches Association 35 under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute. This program is designed to identify and develop premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. On today’s episode, Drinkall talks about the similarities between the offense at Army and the offense his teams ran at Kansas Wesleyan. Coach also opens up about the culture he helped build at Kansas Wesleyan.

Show Notes

:50 Coach’s Army Opportunity

3:05 What attributes Army admired in Coach

6:26 Commonalties between his downhill run game and Army’s triple option

10:27 Pro Style vs Triple

13:07 The culture Coach built at Kansas Wesleyan for Coaches

23:20 How Coach’s staff was so efficient

25:20 In season schedule

27:10 How they divided their game plan film

28:20 More on Culture

36:03 How Coach begins and develops his thought process

44:44 Coaches Contact info

Connect with Coach:

Twitter: @Drinkallcoach

Related Content:

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/4194/podcast-coach-and-coordinator-matt-drinkall-8-18-17

https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/kansas-wesleyan-coach-matt-drinkall-talks-running-game-and-tempo

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5790/podcast-coach-and-coordinator-best-of-quarterback-development-3-19-18

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, the “Deep Dive on Defense” series continues as guest host Chris Vasseur is joined by Cody Alexander, secondary coach at Midlothian (Texas) High School, to discuss all the details on his match quarters defense, including secondary positioning and responsibilities as well as how to defend RPOs.

Show Notes:

1:04 Background information on Coach

8:57 Craziest story from Coach’s time as a GA

10:35 Coach Vasseur’s crazy GA story

15:27 Coach Alexander’s Cover 4 cornerback breakdown

20:15 Coach Alexander’s Cover 4 safety breakdown

25:48 Linebackers’ role in the Cover 4

31:27 Nickel responsibilities

33:45 How to stop a stud running back with Cover 4

39:52 Outside linebacker positioning and responsibilities

41:52 2x2 back to the boundary

44:23 Adjusting coverage to 3x1, 10 personnel

50:02 Additional assignments vs. trips

52:27 Defending RPOs in the Cover 4 set

56:45 Zone read fits with back to boundary

1:00:17 Advice for other coaches vs. 3x1

1:06:35 Pressure situation call

1:08:10 Coach’s contact info

Coaches Info:

Twitter: @D_Coach_A

Website: Matchquarter.com

Books:

Cautious Aggression: Defending Modern Football

Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense

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https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7017/podcast-match-quarters-and-hybrid-defenders-cody-alexander

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6884/three-steps-to-hybridize-your-odd-front

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7196/podcast-self-scouting-cody-alexander

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6551/podcast-four-coaches-share-strategies-on-defending-rpo-using-1-high-structure

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/4162/rpo-how-to-defend-the-run-pass-option

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, the “Deep Dive on Defense” series continues as guest host Chris Vasseur is joined by Cody Alexander, secondary coach at Midlothian (Texas) High School, to discuss all the details on his match quarters defense, including secondary positioning and responsibilities as well as how to defend RPOs.

Show Notes:

1:04 Background information on Coach

8:57 Craziest story from Coach’s time as a GA

10:35 Coach Vasseur’s crazy GA story

15:27 Coach Alexander’s Cover 4 cornerback breakdown

20:15 Coach Alexander’s Cover 4 safety breakdown

25:48 Linebackers’ role in the Cover 4

31:27 Nickel responsibilities

33:45 How to stop a stud running back with Cover 4

39:52 Outside linebacker positioning and responsibilities

41:52 2x2 back to the boundary

44:23 Adjusting coverage to 3x1, 10 personnel

50:02 Additional assignments vs. trips

52:27 Defending RPOs in the Cover 4 set

56:45 Zone read fits with back to boundary

1:00:17 Advice for other coaches vs. 3x1

1:06:35 Pressure situation call

1:08:10 Coach’s contact info

Coaches Info:

Twitter: @D_Coach_A

Website: Matchquarter.com

Books:

Cautious Aggression: Defending Modern Football

Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense

Related Content:

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7056/podcast-simulated-blitzes-with-cody-alexander

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7017/podcast-match-quarters-and-hybrid-defenders-cody-alexander

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6884/three-steps-to-hybridize-your-odd-front

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7196/podcast-self-scouting-cody-alexander

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6551/podcast-four-coaches-share-strategies-on-defending-rpo-using-1-high-structure

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/4162/rpo-how-to-defend-the-run-pass-option

Jonathan Orr was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. After high school Jonathan earned a football scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. During his time at UW, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Leadership and Non-Profit Management. While at Wisconsin, Jonathan also found success on the football field, which led to him being drafted by the Tennessee Titans. His time in the NFL was short lived, lasting only two seasons before being released from the Oakland Raiders. Shortly after the end of his football career, Jonathan found himself facing significant personal struggles.

He did not know who he was without football or what to do with his life. Eventually, Jonathan developed a plan for transitioning into the next season of his life. This plan included utilizing the transferrable skills and strengths he had acquired from his athletic experiences, identifying his gifts and talents, and setting value-based goals. Shortly after Jonathan return to school and earned master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University and has since worked in positions of leadership for various non-profit and educational organizations.

In 2014, Jonathan started Athlete Transition Services Corp. (ATS), an organization that helps athletes prepare for life after sports. Through workshops and life coaching services, Jonathan and his team educate and equip athletes with the information, tools, and strategies needed to facilitate their overall growth and development. Since its conception ATS has provided services for student-athletes at over 20 universities across the country (including Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Florida, Utah, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin). In 2018 Jonathan released his first book, Game’s Over Life’ Not: The Athlete’s Guide for Transitioning. Jonathan and his team have experienced a great deal of personal and professional success and it is his passion to help other athletes do the same. Currently, Jonathan resides in Canton, Michigan with his wife, Heydie and their children Carsyn, Catheryn, and Owen.

Show Notes

1:15 Jonathan Orr bio

3:33 Orr’s story about how he met his wife, Heydie

4:16 Heydie’s backstory and how she is important to Jonathan

6:08 Jonathan’s children

8:03 Background info on Athlete Transition Services (ATS)

9:48 Most common struggle amongst former athletes

11:30 Jonathan’s personal struggle post football

16:20 What role does a coach have in helping athletes develop identities

18:04 Does taking time to help kids outside of football help the culture of a team

19:40 How would Jonathan respond to coaches who only want to coach ball

21:26 Little things coaches can do to help kids develop identity

23:04 Coaches Jonathan had that made an impact on him

27:02 Jonathan’s Contact Info

Connect with Jonathan:

Website: atscorp.org

Twiter:@jorr_ats

Facebook/Youtube: Athlete Transition Services

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https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6821/podcast-keith-grabowski-denver-sports-doctors-discuss-athletes-transitioning-into-the-workforce-pro-sports

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Jonathan Orr was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. After high school Jonathan earned a football scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. During his time at UW, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Leadership and Non-Profit Management. While at Wisconsin, Jonathan also found success on the football field, which led to him being drafted by the Tennessee Titans. His time in the NFL was short lived, lasting only two seasons before being released from the Oakland Raiders. Shortly after the end of his football career, Jonathan found himself facing significant personal struggles.

He did not know who he was without football or what to do with his life. Eventually, Jonathan developed a plan for transitioning into the next season of his life. This plan included utilizing the transferrable skills and strengths he had acquired from his athletic experiences, identifying his gifts and talents, and setting value-based goals. Shortly after Jonathan return to school and earned master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University and has since worked in positions of leadership for various non-profit and educational organizations.

In 2014, Jonathan started Athlete Transition Services Corp. (ATS), an organization that helps athletes prepare for life after sports. Through workshops and life coaching services, Jonathan and his team educate and equip athletes with the information, tools, and strategies needed to facilitate their overall growth and development. Since its conception ATS has provided services for student-athletes at over 20 universities across the country (including Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Florida, Utah, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin). In 2018 Jonathan released his first book, Game’s Over Life’ Not: The Athlete’s Guide for Transitioning. Jonathan and his team have experienced a great deal of personal and professional success and it is his passion to help other athletes do the same. Currently, Jonathan resides in Canton, Michigan with his wife, Heydie and their children Carsyn, Catheryn, and Owen.

Show Notes

1:15 Jonathan Orr bio

3:33 Orr’s story about how he met his wife, Heydie

4:16 Heydie’s backstory and how she is important to Jonathan

6:08 Jonathan’s children

8:03 Background info on Athlete Transition Services (ATS)

9:48 Most common struggle amongst former athletes

11:30 Jonathan’s personal struggle post football

16:20 What role does a coach have in helping athletes develop identities

18:04 Does taking time to help kids outside of football help the culture of a team

19:40 How would Jonathan respond to coaches who only want to coach ball

21:26 Little things coaches can do to help kids develop identity

23:04 Coaches Jonathan had that made an impact on him

27:02 Jonathan’s Contact Info

Connect with Jonathan:

Website: atscorp.org

Twiter:@jorr_ats

Facebook/Youtube: Athlete Transition Services

Related Content:

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6234/podcast-former-indianapolis-colts-linebacker-freddy-keiaho-shares-safety-techniques-and-what-life-is-like-after-sports

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6821/podcast-keith-grabowski-denver-sports-doctors-discuss-athletes-transitioning-into-the-workforce-pro-sports

Related Podcast:

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7246/podcast-what-the-game-teaches-with-retired-nfl-offensive-lineman-jack-mewhort

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Keith Grabowski was joined by Drew Lieberman, founder and CEO of the Sideline Hustle. The Sideline Hustle is a platform that breaks down wide receiver technique and shares tools for wide receivers around the country.

On today's show, Coach Lieberman shares his thoughts on creating a culture for wide receivers and how to improve on a daily basis in the off-season.

Show Notes

2:13 Developing a WR Culture

5:55 Developing the craft of WR

11:06 Focusing on specific concepts each day, instead of all at once

14:40 How Drew’s methods resonate with athletes

16:30 10,000 Catch Challenge

21:00 Importance of catching the football

22:31 Coach’s contact information

Connect with coach:

Instagram: @sidelinehustle

Twitter: @sidelinehustle

Youtube: The Sideline Hustle

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https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7051/coaching-the-wide-receiver-the-details-of-a-slant-route

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6897/coaching-the-wide-receiver-stance-and-start-basics

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Keith Grabowski was joined by Drew Lieberman, founder and CEO of the Sideline Hustle. The Sideline Hustle is a platform that breaks down wide receiver technique and shares tools for wide receivers around the country.

On today's show, Coach Lieberman shares his thoughts on creating a culture for wide receivers and how to improve on a daily basis in the off-season.

Show Notes

2:13 Developing a WR Culture

5:55 Developing the craft of WR

11:06 Focusing on specific concepts each day, instead of all at once

14:40 How Drew’s methods resonate with athletes

16:30 10,000 Catch Challenge

21:00 Importance of catching the football

22:31 Coach’s contact information

Connect with coach:

Instagram: @sidelinehustle

Twitter: @sidelinehustle

Youtube: The Sideline Hustle

Related Content

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7256/coaching-the-wide-receiver-wide-receiver-culture

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7051/coaching-the-wide-receiver-the-details-of-a-slant-route

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6897/coaching-the-wide-receiver-stance-and-start-basics

Related Podcast

https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7061/podcast-the-sideline-hustle-drew-lieberman

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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football's Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight snippets of what the episodes from the week feature and the different guests on the show.

Highlights from this week on Coach and Coordinator:

Doing the Job of Offensive Coordinator- Rob Likens, OC Arizona State

Deep Dive on Defense- Evolution of Defending RPO’s with Brandon Lechtenberg

OC Magic Takeaways Day 1- Tony Franklin, Rob Likens, Jake Spavital and Brandon Jones

OC Magic Takeaways Day 2- Jason Mohns, Herb Hand, Kirk Martin and Tony Franklin

Analytics to Improve Tackling and Scheme- Rob Everett

Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com

Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach

Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs

blogs.usafootball.com

This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football's Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight snippets of what the episodes from the week feature and the different guests on the show.

Highlights from this week on Coach and Coordinator:

Doing the Job of Offensive Coordinator- Rob Likens, OC Arizona State

Deep Dive on Defense- Evolution of Defending RPO’s with Brandon Lechtenberg

OC Magic Takeaways Day 1- Tony Franklin, Rob Likens, Jake Spavital and Brandon Jones

OC Magic Takeaways Day 2- Jason Mohns, Herb Hand, Kirk Martin and Tony Franklin

Analytics to Improve Tackling and Scheme- Rob Everett

Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com

Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach

Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs

blogs.usafootball.com