Archie Collins has contributed in a major way to  the success of Pitt's nationally ranked defense as an outstanding secondary coach. Pitt was ranked #9 in the country in interceptions and led the ACC in the 2020 season,

Despite playing an abbreviated season, it was the Panthers' highest interception total in eight years.

Prior to Pitt, Collins spent five seasons at Central Michigan (2013-17) as defensive pass game coordinator in 2017, the Chippewas lead the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in interceptions (19), fewest passing yards allowed (185.5 yards per game) and pass efficiency defense (108.8 rating). 

He was recognized as a finalist for the 2017 Football Scoop Defensive Back Coach of the Year award.  He has all earned recognition as a recruiter Collins being named the MAC’s Recruiter of the Year by Scout.com.

In this Coach and Coordinator Quickcast, Coach Collins shares his 5 main philosophies of coaching, traits of the Panther DBs, and how they coach up their players to avoid common tackling errors.

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Communication and Takeaways - Archie Collins, DB Coach, Pitt

Keith Grabowski interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.

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In this segment from the Lauren’s First and Goal Spring Series, PJ Fleck focuses on personal and professional development. Coach Fleck outlines the philosophy behind his "Row the Boat" mantra that embodies resilience and unity and shapes the culture of the team. Coach Fleck also provides valuable perspectives on coaching, leadership, and personal growth through insight on navigating challenges, building a strong team culture, and continually striving for excellence.

Show Notes:

Row the Boat

The Power of the Oar in Life

Importance of Sacrifice in achieving Goals

Building Big Boats for Collective Success

The Significance of the Compass in Life Direction

Focus Areas for Aspiring Elite Coaches

Letting Go of Control for Professional Growth

Continuous Improvement and Personal Development

Winning Edge


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Clinic Series: Personal and Professional Growth – PJ Fleck, Head Coach, Minnesota

In this Champions Series episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, we talk with a seven-in-a-row state champion with a special focus on embracing the uniqueness of each team and season.
Steve Steele, head coach at Pierre Riggs High School in South Dakota, shares his wisdom and experiences from leading his team to seven consecutive state championships. We dig into the the key elements of success, the importance of team dynamics, and the journey of preparing for a new season with a fresh theme.

Show Notes:

Embracing Every Team and Year as Unique

Importance of Each Year's Differences

Non-Negotiables: TOTD and Family

Creativity in Team Training

Turn Off the Dark

Formulating the Unique Identity of Each Team

Story Behind the 2023 Team Identity

Translating Team Identity to Practice and Field

Adapting Coaching Style to Fit the Team's Needs

Celebrating the Team's Success Before Moving On

Opportunity at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaching Academy

Advice to Coaches Looking for Their First State Championship

Winning Edge


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Champions: Become the Mountain – Steve Steele, Head Coach, Riggs High School (SD)

In this clinic segment, Coach Tujague shares insights and strategies related to offensive line play. He emphasizes the importance of attributes like toughness and selflessness in players. He discusses teaching methods, including utilizing technology for coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptation in coaching practices. He finishes up with a concept he calls “stealing energy” from opponents to gain a physical advantage in the 4th quarter.

Show Notes:

Introduction and Purpose of the Clinic

Importance of Toughness and Leadership

Teaching Progressions during COVID

Key Points for Efficient Run Blocking

Importance of Stance and Productivity

Rules for Handling Unexpected Situations

Protocol for Player Execution on the Field

Mantra for Feet, Hands, Hat in Gameplay

Strategy of Stealing Energy from Opponents

Winning Edge


Get access to this and all the talks from Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, plus the Spring Series Sessions which begin April 10th with Minnesota Head Coach PJ Fleck. Upcoming sessions include Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold and Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn. 

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Clinic Series: Finish and Steal Energy – Garrett Tujague, Offensive Line Coach, NC State

Dub Maddox, Union High School Offensive Coordinator and the Creator of R4, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges and strategies involved in becoming a successful play caller. From learning through failures to leveraging analytics, Coach Maddox shares valuable insights and practical tips for honing your play-calling skills.
In this episode, Coach Maddox uncovers the key traits of top play callers, the role of analytics in decision-making, and the unique R4 framework for enhancing play-calling efficiency.
Plus, discover what you can expect from Dub's comprehensive course, "The Art of Play Calling," designed to elevate your understanding and execution of play calling in the game of football.

Show Notes:

Challenges of Making Decisions on Game Day

Importance of Learning Through Failure

Top Traits of Successful Play Callers

Harnessing Analytics for Game-Day Decisions

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Key Analytics Affecting Winning Outcomes

How to 10x the Perfect Play Call

Workflow for Creating a Play-Call Sheet

The Winning Edge


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The Art of Play Calling – Dub Maddox, Offensive Coordinator, Union High School (OK)

In our final episode of the Culture OS Series, Rob Pomazak and Keith Grabowski shares the key takeaways and common threads running throughout the series focusing on aspects of mission, vision, purpose and trust.  They review highlight segments from each coach interviewed in the series:
Matt Drinkall, Kyle Ralph, Derek Leonard, Anthony Shiffman, Brad Spencer, and Alex Golesh.

Show Notes:

Introduction to Culture Operating System

Wrapping up the Culture OS series

Mission, Vision, and Purpose Discussion

Importance of Trust in Culture

Competency and Excitement on Fridays

Understanding and Pushing Players

Be Who You Say You Are - Trust and Accountability

Self-Reflection and Introspection


Series Episodes:
Culture OS Series Kickoff
Matt Drinkall. Offensive Line Coach, Army
Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine HS (IN)
Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL)
Tony Shiffman, Head Coach, Waterford HS (WI)
Brad Spencer, Head Coach, North Central College
Alex Golesh, Head Coach, South Florida

Episodes with Rob Pomazak:
Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development
What I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head Coach
Remote Learning and the Four Quadrant Plan
Adjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid 
The Head Coach and Coordinator Dynamic

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Communication and Takeaways - Archie Collins, DB Coach, Pitt

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