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In Episode 245 of Muscles and Management, Gerry chats with Tony Shiffman, offensive line coach at Wofford College and co-founder of the #HogFBChat. They dive into Tony’s coaching journey, O-line fundamentals, building identity in offensive schemes, and how to develop young linemen effectively.

Tony shares insights on how to structure drills, evaluate talent, and instill toughness in players without losing sight of fundamentals. Whether you coach football or simply enjoy the X’s and O’s, this is a high-value conversation from one of the most respected voices in the O-line community.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro to Tony Shiffman and his football background
3:22 – Evolution of offensive line play and what’s changed
7:48 – Founding #HogFBChat and growing the online coaching community
12:06 – Coaching philosophy: simplicity, toughness, fundamentals
15:40 – What makes a great offensive lineman
20:15 – Balancing scheme with player development
25:02 – Building relationships with players
29:17 – Coaching identity and adapting over time
33:54 – Best practices for practice planning and game prep
37:41 – Advice to young coaches and future aspirations

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