All coaches start with a plan for how we want things to look and how we expect things to go. Occasionally, those plans are spot on, and we continue with our progress. But most of the time in this dynamic game, we need to evaluate the progress we expected against what we actually see as we begin to implement that plan.

In this episode, Dante Bartee and Matt Drinkall share thoughts on evaluating players and deciding who is the most ready, as well as developing their down-roster guys. They also share ideas on what schemes should be getting the repetitions now as we quickly head towards that first kickoff.

Today’s Coaches:

Today’s Best Ideas:

Related Episodes:

Dante Bartee:

Accelerate Everything

Communicating to Make a Difference

Matt Drinkall:

Create the Best Experience for Staff and Players

Defeating the Tite Front

Related Resources:

Dante Bartee:

Thoughts from a First-Time College DC

Rethinking Defense from Structure to Communication

Matt Drinkall:

Sprint Out Passing: Moving the Pocket for Success

RPOs Explained - Defined - Packaging - Implementation

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Vince DiGaetano, assistant coach at Fordham University, joins us all season long as our in-house tackling expert.

Coach DiGaetano has served on multiple coaching staffs in his career, including taking over as head coach in a very unique situation five days before the start of camp in 2018 at SUNY Maritime. That season, he led the Privateers to a 7-4 mark and a birth in the New England Bowl.

We start this episode by learning how Coach DiGaetano was strategic about building the leadership of the program by making the players a big part of the vocal leadership. This case study is one we can all learn from and apply to our own situations.

We then dig into tackling with Coach DiGaetano who gives tips for early camp tackling, especially in training situations that do not get much live work because of how we prioritize safety.

There are a ton of takeaways from this episode to help you continue to get camp going for the 2023 season.

Show Notes:

Additional Coach DiGaetano Episodes:

The Players Write the Practice Plan

Defining Practice Tempos and Finishes for Better Performance

Deep Dive on Defense: Team Tackling

Trends in Teaching Tackling

Short Prep Time for the Season

Related Resources:

Coach DiGaetano has some of the best tackling resources available, including:

Winning Gaps with Engaged Tackles

Deep Dig: Preseason Tackling Fundamentals

Effective Team Tackling with the 3 C’s: Contact, Chase, and Converge

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Coaches understand that building a strong bond among players is not only crucial for on-field success, but also for creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters growth and camaraderie. In camp, the foundation is laid for the entire season, and the way a team comes together during this crucial period can make all the difference.

Throughout this episode, we explore the strategies, insights, and personal experiences of Tyler Roehl and Mike Elder. Both guests shed light on how to create a strong sense of togetherness during the critical camp period. From team-building exercises to promoting open communication, from embracing diversity to setting shared goals, they share invaluable wisdom that benefits coaches at all levels.

The biggest theme that comes through in this episode is how these coaches bring their teams and units together with intentionality. They know that they need to create opportunities for their players to bond off the field so that their ability to work together on the field is stronger.

Today’s Coaches:

Related Episodes:

Mike Elder: The Importance of the High School Coach in Building a K-12 Football Program 

Tyler Roehl:

Related Resources:

Tyler Roehl: Developing Fullbacks and Tight Ends

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Clear communication is the key that unlocks the door to success. Even the most talented team cannot reach its full potential without effective communication. Today, we explore why clear and open communication is crucial for coaches during the early stages of training camp.

Training camp sets the foundation for team dynamics throughout the season. For coaches, establishing trust with their players is paramount. Open communication fosters an environment where players feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas.

By encouraging dialogue, coaches understand their players’ strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals, creating a strong bond within the team. When athletes trust their coach and each other, they are more likely to collaborate, making the entire team greater than the sum of its parts.

In this episode, we hear from three coaches and gain insight and ideas on how we can better communicate during camp so that we are setting our team up for a successful season.

Today’s Coaches:

Related Episodes:

Eric Marty:

Cris Reisert: Managing the Run Game

Related Resources:

Eric Marty: Spread Offense System

Cris Reisert: Slow and Quick Screen Game

Brendan Walsh:

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We are all familiar with what poor coaching energy looks like during practice. It may involve coaches failing to set clear goals, adopting a monotonous tone, remaining stationary on the field, or even sitting back. Coaches lacking energy may display closed body language and use repetitive feedback, language, and drills without considering the needs of the athletes.

Having good coaching energy doesn’t mean being a loud, rah-rah coach or constantly jumping around on the sidelines. It's about being positive, consistent, engaged, and demonstrating care for the players and the team.

In this episode, we share ideas from three coaches on what they do to bring energy and set the tone for the day. Whether it’s the approach to the start of a meeting or creating drills and practice flows conducive to bringing energy, there’s plenty to take away from the ideas shared here.

Today’s Coaches:

Related Episodes:

Siddiq Haynes:

Dan Carrel:

Scotty Walden: Youngest D1 Coach

Related Resources:

Siddiq Haynes: Pass Rush - Get to Sack City

Dan Carrel:

Scotty Walden:

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The excitement surrounding the beginning of camp has everyone involved ready to run through a wall and get things going. However, camp must begin by setting clear expectations and detailing procedures for all aspects of your program, unit, and position groups to set the stage for success and build the foundation upon which you will operate.

In this episode, we gain insight from three coaches on how they clearly define expectations and procedures as they kick off camp.

Today’s Coaches:

Today's Best Ideas:

Related Episodes:

Chris Softley: Calling Both Sides of the Ball

Chris Kappas: Attention to Detail

Brett Arkelian: A Plan for Specialists

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Today we kick off our new in-season format for the podcast with a focus on the beginning of camp.

Camp is that time of the year when players and coaches come together, united by their shared passion for the game and goals for their season.

There is a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement. But what sets camp apart for some teams is the focus on activities that transcend the typical drills and plays we study and prepare all year long.

The activities that our three guests talk about today are designed to reveal the unique personalities of the players and coaches by creating opportunities to perform and compete outside the realm of football. Beyond the X’s and O’s, the activities they share set the foundation that goes to the heart of team-building, trust-building, and personal growth.

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Today's Best Ideas:

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As NFL training camps kick off this week, we revisit a segment from the 2023 COOL Clinic with Carmen Bricillo, offensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Coach Bricillo has climbed the ranks, getting his start at the high school level in Indiana, then working his way up through small college into the FBS, and eventually the NFL.

In this segment, Bricillo shares the benefits of using a fullback in the offense, as well as an overview of three schemes: the lead draw, sprint boss, and toss crack.

If you currently don’t use a fullback or if you coach defense, you will want to listen as well, as the fullback is making his way back into the game across all levels.

Show Notes:

Follow Carmen Bricillo on Twitter @Coach_Bricillo.

Watch Coach Bricillo’s Entire COOL Clinic Presentation:

Various Base Run Game Schemes Utilizing the Fullback

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To close out our “Accelerate Everything” series for 2023, guest host Dub Maddox sits down with two individuals he has worked with closely to develop training packages for his quarterbacks, which he now shares with all coaches and athletes on R4FootballSystems.com.

Dr. Dutch Franz is the creator of REPS VR and CEO of TierOne Consulting. Joe Ashfield, a previous guest on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, has FBS experience, including at Rice and Stanford, and now coaches in Europe. Ashfield is also the co-founder and vice president of football operations at REPS VR.

In this episode, the trio talks about how VR training can accelerate learning and proper decision-making, not only for the quarterback but also for all positions.

Show Notes:

Follow Joe Ashfield on Twitter @JoeAshfield.

Follow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox.

Check Out Dub Maddox’s VR Training for Quarterbacks

Listen to the Entire Accelerate Everything Series.

For more information on REPS VR, visit www.repsvr.com.

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In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Dante Bartee, now a defensive analyst at the University of Oregon, shares what he learned from his first year as a college defensive coordinator at Ottawa University.

Coach Bartee’s passion for football and innate ability to decipher and teach complex strategies sets him apart as a great young thinker on the game.

This episode applies to all of us as we continue to grow as communicators and in developing our relationships with our players.

Show Notes:

Follow Dante Bartee on Twitter @BarteeDante.

Listen to Coach Bartee’s Accelerate Everything Episode.

Watch Coach Bartee’s Entire Presentation from Lauren’s First and Goal:

Thoughts from a First-Time College DC

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