In this episode, Tom Yashinsky, head coach of Onalaska High School in Wisconsin, shares how he streamlines the workflows for his coaches, as well as how they utilize technology to better teach their players so they are better prepared when they hit the field.

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Coaching the Mental Rep – Sam Parker, Ferris State

Top Gun Offense – Joe Matheson, UW-River Falls

Utilizing the FB and TE in Pro-Style Offense – Tyler Roehl, North Dakota State

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Brian Kight joined Coach and Coordinator Podcast for the Leadership Journey series in 2017. Kight shared ways coaches can change their mindsets and improve as leaders, focusing on issues that teams face during the season.

In this episode, we revisit this timeless content that is as true today as it was six years ago with segments from each episode in the series.

Best of the Leadership Journey – Season 1:

Energy: Great Coaches Know How to Move the Human Heart

Alignment:

Trust: Trust Comes from Character, Competence, and Connection

Stress: Practicing Emotions, Building Mental Strength

Connection: Four Things That Make the Connection – Care, Listen, Communicate, Adjust Your Style

Humility: Why Humility Is a Core Principle in Football

Distractions:

Adversity:

Performance Pathway: Why It Takes Two Years to Change a Program

Accountability:

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In this episode, Rob Pomazak discusses player development, using metrics in and out of season to compute a “Madden” rating for each player, what metrics are used, as well as helping college prospects through the recruiting process.

Coach Pomazak is a member of the Coach and Coordinator Board of Advisors and the head coach at St. Charles North High School, 2018 Illinois state runner-up.

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Additional Rob Pomazak Episode:

What I Learned in My First Ten Years as a Head Coach

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The offseason journey is a time to review, reflect, and determine where your team goes next. It’s also a time for you to determine how you will grow and develop as an individual in the coaching profession.

In this episode, we share an excerpt from Bill Walsh’s book Finding the Winning Edge to get you thinking about your offseason journey. Coach Walsh was one of the best ever because he knew how all aspects of coaching fit into the big picture, down to the finest details of what it takes to win from individual positions, units, and teams.

Though this book is now over 30 years old, it reads like it was written recently. The knowledge Coach Walsh shared is timeless and can help you in your development now as much as it did the many coaches from his coaching tree who went on to have outstanding careers as head coaches.

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How to Become a Head Coach – Thom McDaniels, Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach

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From the archives, we revisit a conversation with Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Famer Thom McDaniels.

After an illustrious 26-year head coaching career, Thom McDaniels is still impacting the next generation of football players and coaches. Some may know him as the father of former Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Ben McDaniels.

But Thom McDaniels himself truly has had a hall of fame career. He earned the USA Today and Nike National Coach of the Year award in 1997. In that same season, Coach McDaniels led Canton McKinley (OH) to a state title and a national championship.

Despite all his accomplishments, Coach McDaniels still continues to work hard to educate future coaches on what it takes to be successful.

Show Notes:

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In recent weeks, we have looked at several different approaches to wrapping up your season and moving your program, unit, or position group ahead, as well as improving yourself professionally for next season.

In this episode, we look at what some coaches like to refer to as AOI, or Areas of Improvement. We sit down with four coaches to discuss how they prioritize areas for improvement and the comprehensive approaches involved when analyzing various factors.

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The season wrap-up is a crucial aspect of coaching that allows coaches to reflect on the past season, gather feedback, and make plans for improvement. It provides an opportunity to assess the team's performance, identify areas of strength and weakness, and set the foundation for the next season.

In this episode, three coaches share tips for an effective season wrap-up that can make a significant difference in a team's success and can serve as a valuable learning experience for both coaches and players.

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As the season comes to a close, coaches face the critical task of evaluating the performance of their defense and deciding what to do next. This postseason evaluation is a crucial process that involves analyzing various aspects of the team's defensive performance and preparing for the upcoming season.

In this episode, four coaches look at their data, determine what went well and what needs improvement, analyze personnel, and have a plan for research and development to evolve the defense.

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The offseason usually begins with the challenge of striking a balance between preserving successful elements of the previous season and introducing new schemes, strategies, and tactics for the next season. This delicate balance is essential for the growth and success of our teams.

By staying true to the team's core beliefs and values, collaborating with defensive coaches, and being open to innovative ideas, coaches ensure continuity while fostering growth and adaptation. It's essential to prioritize elements that are truly applicable to the team and to become experts in those aspects, rather than succumbing to the temptation of wholesale scheme changes.

In this episode, three coaches share their approaches to offseason study that lead to strong and resilient teams capable of adapting to the evolving landscape of our game.

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In this episode from our archives, Eli Drinkwitz, head coach at the University of Missouri, shares how he implements a pro-tempo style of offense to attack opposing defenses.

Coach Drinkwitz focuses on competition, trust, respect, and enjoying the journey at Missouri. The Tigers are having an outstanding season in 2023, which after listening or re-listening to this episode comes as no surprise.

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