Intentionally Grounded

 Episode 34 features the return of 24/7’s recruiting analyst for the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State, Ryan Burns.  Ryan discusses the prospects to look for in the upcoming 2020 class, evaluates the 2019 classes that have recently completed, and also previews some of the position battles that are awaiting teams when spring ball opens in the coming weeks.   

Episode 33 features former NFL quarterback Kelly Holcomb.  Kelly talks about his life in football growing up, the impact quarterbacks such as Peyton Manning had on his development, his transition to the NCAA & NFL, and the creation of a mindset needed to be successful as a backup quarterback, when your aspirations are to be a starter. 

Episode 32 features the head coach of Ravenna High School and content manager of FootballScoop, Doug Samuels.  Coach shares his story as a coach and outlines his transition from an offensive coordinator to a head football coach.  Coach also details his “Smash Mouth Spread” offense and its main components, while explaining his journey to becoming the content manager at one of the top coaching news websites on the internet.  

Episode 30 features the new head coach of Enterprise High School, Coach Rick Darlington.  Coach Darlington discusses the keys to a successful transition to a new job, his core values for his program, and his strategies for building rapport and respect with players.  Coach Darlington also installs his Single Wing offense and details the different series and compliments that he’s used to turn his Single Wing offense into a perennial power.  Finally, coach discusses the troubling trends in football that have emerged at the high school level and offers solutions to help improve the quality of experiences for our players.  

 Episode 29 features the former head coach of the University of Missouri, Gary Pinkel.  Coach Pinkel discusses lessons the game of football has taught him and how coaches like Don James have influenced his development of his football coaching philosophy and program style.  Coach also details his keys to building a loyal coaching staff, his infamous Thursday talks, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind with all the players, coaches, and programs he has served for.   

Episode 28 features the former head coach of the University of Minnesota, Jerry Kill.  Coach Kill talks about his career in coaching, his methods for building a staff and maintaining its loyalty, and the importance of motivating players and establishing relationships with them.  Coach also talks about his favorite memories from his coaching days, as well as his continued dedication towards bringing awareness to Epilepsy. 

Episode 2 of Season 2 features the Head Football Coach of Mt. Pleasant High School, in Mt. Pleasant Tennessee, Bronson Bradley.  Coach Bradley discusses core program building values, the adaptations made to Mt. Pleasant's Single Wing Offense, drills and teaching points to running a successful Single Wing Offense, and lessons learned from power-lifting that he has infused into the Mt. Pleasant Program. 

Season 2 Episode 1's guest is former Coastal Carolina Defensive Analyst, and current BC Lions quarterbacks coach, Drew Tate.  Coach Tate shares with us his story as a player at the University of Iowa, and then his experiences playing in the CFL.  He explains how his journey into coaching was shaped by the mentors he had and also discusses some of his most memorable moments as a player.  Finally, he discusses his future in coaching and predicts where it may take him.