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Navigating Two Worlds: Tech & Football with Greg Nelson
Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Nelson, Senior Vice President at Hudl and Offensive Coordinator at Concordia University in Nebraska. Coach Nelson shares his unique experiences of balancing a dual career in tech and coaching football at both high school and collegiate levels. We delve into the challenges and rewards of being an off-campus assistant and head coach, the importance of family time, and the transition from high school to college coaching. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with practical advice and inspiring stories for all football coaches and enthusiasts!
Takeaways
-The importance of building relationships and being open-minded in coaching.
-The impact of COVID-19 on coaching dynamics and the evolving nature of coaching relationships.
-The challenges and strategies of being an off-campus coach in high school football.
-The transition from high school head coach to college assistant coach and the process of calling plays at the college level. Transitioning to the OC role involved collaboration, open communication, and blending strengths to build a successful offense.
-Effective work-life balance is achieved through technology, efficient time management, and family-friendly scheduling.
-Game planning involves detailed documentation, collaborative input, and efficient meeting structures.
-Communication with players is facilitated through technology, notes, and involving players in scouting activities.
-The implementation of tempo in the offense requires creative play calling, simplified terminology, and practice drills to replicate game tempo.
-Family prioritization within the coaching staff is a unique and impactful approach that influences coaching practices and team dynamics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:05 Challenges of Being an Off-Campus Coach
09:51 The Importance of Being Open-Minded and Curious in Coaching
33:08 The Transition to Offensive Coordinator
34:25 Balancing Work and Family in Coaching
35:20 Effective Game Planning and Communication
41:35 Implementing Tempo in the Offense
56:19 Family Prioritization in Coaching
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By Kyle Bradburn, Matt Dixon
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Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Nelson, Senior Vice President at Hudl and Offensive Coordinator at Concordia University in Nebraska. Coach Nelson shares his unique experiences of balancing a dual career in tech and coaching football at both high school and collegiate levels. We delve into the challenges and rewards of being an off-campus assistant and head coach, the importance of family time, and the transition from high school to college coaching. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with practical advice and inspiring stories for all football coaches and enthusiasts!
Takeaways
-The importance of building relationships and being open-minded in coaching.
-The impact of COVID-19 on coaching dynamics and the evolving nature of coaching relationships.
-The challenges and strategies of being an off-campus coach in high school football.
-The transition from high school head coach to college assistant coach and the process of calling plays at the college level. Transitioning to the OC role involved collaboration, open communication, and blending strengths to build a successful offense.
-Effective work-life balance is achieved through technology, efficient time management, and family-friendly scheduling.
-Game planning involves detailed documentation, collaborative input, and efficient meeting structures.
-Communication with players is facilitated through technology, notes, and involving players in scouting activities.
-The implementation of tempo in the offense requires creative play calling, simplified terminology, and practice drills to replicate game tempo.
-Family prioritization within the coaching staff is a unique and impactful approach that influences coaching practices and team dynamics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:05 Challenges of Being an Off-Campus Coach
09:51 The Importance of Being Open-Minded and Curious in Coaching
33:08 The Transition to Offensive Coordinator
34:25 Balancing Work and Family in Coaching
35:20 Effective Game Planning and Communication
41:35 Implementing Tempo in the Offense
56:19 Family Prioritization in Coaching
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