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In part one of this two-part conversation, Mark and Tyler sits down with Joe Crispin—former pro player and current offensive coordinator at Penn State—to explore his journey from playing to coaching. They unpack the idea of “finding the Waldo” with sticky language, the evolution of style vs. structure, and the constant tension between what’s best for the team vs. what’s best for the player. A powerful listen for any coach navigating the balance between freedom and system. 💡🔥
🧩 Finding the Waldo – Using sticky language to teach smarter offense
🏀 Player vs. system – Balancing individual freedom with team structure
🔥 Ahead of his time – Joe’s journey as a player who broke the mold
🎯 Coaching evolution – Lessons from playing, head coaching, and now leading a Big Ten offense
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In part one of this two-part conversation, Mark and Tyler sits down with Joe Crispin—former pro player and current offensive coordinator at Penn State—to explore his journey from playing to coaching. They unpack the idea of “finding the Waldo” with sticky language, the evolution of style vs. structure, and the constant tension between what’s best for the team vs. what’s best for the player. A powerful listen for any coach navigating the balance between freedom and system. 💡🔥
🧩 Finding the Waldo – Using sticky language to teach smarter offense
🏀 Player vs. system – Balancing individual freedom with team structure
🔥 Ahead of his time – Joe’s journey as a player who broke the mold
🎯 Coaching evolution – Lessons from playing, head coaching, and now leading a Big Ten offense
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