Steve and Pete are joined by author Michael Lewis ('Moneyball,' 'The Blind Side,' and 'The Big Short') to talk about how he gets the ideas for his books, and the background story of ‘The Blind Side’ and how it influenced the NFL’s view on the left tackle position. They discuss how advancements in technology are affecting sports and whether or not a coach can change a player's natural ability. Finally they discuss the extraordinary influence of Timothy Gallwey‘s book ‘The Inner Game of Tennis.’
Hosts: Steve Kerr and Pete Carroll
Guest: Michael Lewis

      
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How a Book About Tennis Changed Everything, and How ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Blind Side’ Influenced Sports With Michael Lewis

Welcome to Season 2 of 'Flying Coach'! This season, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and cohost on NFL Network's 'Good Morning Football' and Fox NFL insider Peter Schrager are joined by guests from around the sports and entertainment world to discuss the latest NFL news, tell stories from their careers, and break down the game from their unique perspectives.

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Ahead of Sunday's NFC championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, we revisit last summer's wide-ranging conversation between the head coaches of those teams, Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan. They discuss their long-standing friendship and their time coaching in Washington together. Kyle opens up about growing up with an NFL head coach as a father; why he chose to take the 49ers head coaching job; the Stafford trade and playing against the Rams each year; why the 49ers chose Trey Lance; his most regrettable play calls, including moments from the 2016 Super Bowl, and more. We finish the show with some listener emails and voicemails.

Hosts: Sean McVay and Peter Schrager
Guest: Kyle Shanahan
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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Kyle Shanahan on Super Bowl Regrets, Trading Up for Lance, Taking the SF Job, and Coaching With His Dad

In our final episode, Sean and Peter are joined by head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams Raheem Morris to reflect on learning experiences, unforgettable memories, and their favorite moments from their careers (1:50). Finally, we answer some listener emails and voicemails (59:56).

Hosts: Sean McVay and Peter Schrager
Guest: Mike Tomlin and Raheem Morris
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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Mike Tomlin, Raheem Morris, and Sean McVay Tell Stories From Their Careers

Sean and Peter are joined by the head coach of the New York Giants to talk about his rare experience under both Nick Saban in Alabama and Bill Belichick in New England, including his favorite player to coach on the Patriots, and Nick Saban’s unique interviewing process. Later, they get into what Year 3 could look like for Daniel Jones, what he has learned after his first year as a head coach, and how he is preparing for Year 2 (2:04). Finally, we answer some listener emails and voicemails (59:43).

Email Sean McVay and Peter Schrager your questions at flyingcoachpodcast@gmail.com.

Or leave us a voicemail at (818)-253-1572‬ and it may be featured in our next episode!

Hosts: Sean McVay and Peter Schrager
Guest: Joe Judge
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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Giants HC Joe Judge on Coaching Under Belichick and Saban, Daniel Jones’s Potential, and Year 2 in New York

Sean and Peter are joined once again by Troy Aikman for Part 2 of their conversation. They discuss Troy being asked to scout QBs for the 2018 draft, including Josh Allen, Sam Darnold, Lamar Jackson, and Baker Mayfield; Sean and Troy’s key to finding the X factor in a QB; the highs and lows of playing QB in the NFL; the QB he enjoys chatting with the most before games; his most embarrassing moment on the field; the lowest point in his career as a broadcaster; and where Troy is at in his life now (1:31). Finally, we finish the show by answering a few listener emails (52:49).

Email Sean McVay and Peter Schrager your questions at flyingcoachpodcast@gmail.com.

Or leave us a voicemail at (818)-253-1572‬ and it may be featured in our next episode!

Hosts: Sean McVay and Peter Schrager
Guest: Troy Aikman
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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Part 2: Troy Aikman on 21 Years in Broadcasting, Scouting the 2018 QB Class, Finding the X Factor, and the Highs and Lows of His Career

Sean and Peter are joined by HOF quarterback and Fox sportscaster Troy Aikman to chat about the QB club and the difference between NFL culture in the ’90s and now, including Tom Brady’s recent support of teams getting more days off. Later, they talk about Troy’s experience preparing for games as a broadcaster, interviewing coaches, his struggles in the beginning of his career, the influence coach Jimmy Johnson had on him, and more (2:17). Finally, we finish the show with listener emails and voicemails (53:43)

Email Sean McVay and Peter Schrager your questions at flyingcoachpodcast@gmail.com.

Or leave us a voicemail and it may be featured in our next episode! (818) 253-1572‬

Hosts: Sean McVay and Peter Schrager
Guest: Troy Aikman
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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How a Book About Tennis Changed Everything, and How ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Blind Side’ Influenced Sports With Michael Lewis

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