Fired Coaches Podcast

Episode 66 - Tony Franklin


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Coach Tony Franklin shares his inspiring journey through football, from small-town Kentucky roots to college coaching and building the Tony Franklin System. We talk about his book release after being at Kentucky that blacklisted him from coaching for a bit, getting fired at Auburn, leading successful offenses at multiple Division I stops, coaching Jared Goff, writing, family, resilience, and the importance of doing good for others


05:26 - Kentucky High School Football: Passion and Challenges

09:52 - The Road to College Coaching: Breaking In

12:09 - Writing for Truth: The Impact of 'Fourth Down Life'

16:06 - Building the Tony Franklin System: From Desperation to Success

21:58 - Consulting in Coaching: A New Era of Mentorship

25:00 - Reflections on Coaching Tenure at Auburn

28:47 - The Power of Anger and Resilience

29:55 - Success Stories at Middle Tennessee State and Louisiana Tech

32:35 - Efficient Practice: Balancing Physicality and Health

39:07 - Living Life with No Regrets

42:14 - Family, Balance, and Career Decisions

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Fired Coaches Podcast will give you perspective of what it is like to lose a coaching position at the college level. Episodes will contain the trials and tribulations that coaches went through and give insight on what matters most.

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