Keith Grabowski starts the 2018 Coach and Coordinator podcast “College Leaders” series with guest Craig Yeast. As the offensive coordinator at Franklin College (Ind.), the Grizzlies have finished the past two seasons ranked top five nationally among Division III schools across multiple offensive categories, guided by his version of the Air Raid offense. Grabowski and Yeast discuss the Grizzlies’ success and where his offensive mentality comes from, as well as some of Yeast’s favorite offensive play calls from 2018, including his Counter RPO. Yeast offers advice for those looking to install the Air Raid as well as his recommendations on where to begin.

:00 National Conference

01:35 Craig Yeast bio

02:40 Former coaches’ impact on Yeast’s philosophy

04:30 Selling the fun to the players

05:05 Easy to learn

05:45 There’s always opportunity

06:00 Topping the offensive charts

07:45 Keys to efficient completion rating

08:35 Consistency

08:55 Ball control and overall understanding

10:35 Man or zone beater

13:30 The process of installing a new system (Air Raid)

13:52 Must have or develop a QB

14:05 Focus on throw and catch

14:22 Must commit to the Air Raid

14:35 Must have well-coached linemen

15:30 Teach everybody the scheme

15:50 Defense must be prepared

16:16 Franklin’s physicality

16:40 Must be a team commitment

17:30 Installing Air Raid at a high school program for the first time

20:37 Find and focus on 10 plays

21:41 Focus on the little things

22:27 Importance of practice

23:27 Practice is everything

24:18 Coaching staff clinic

25:00 Everybody is on the same page from the top down

27:30 The regularity gives the advantage

28:14 Counter trey

31:44 Facing multiple fronts

32:37 If they adjusted, we adjusted

34:40 Philosophy and style for the bubble

35:23 Move motion

35:55 Leap motion

36:34 Zip motion