Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Alan Hensell, tight ends coach from the University of Buffalo (N.Y.). Hensell is in his fifth season as tight ends coach. In three of his four seasons at Buffalo, the Bulls have produced an All-Mac tight end. Coach Hensell joined the podcast today to talk about how to develop the tight end position and put them in position to succeed on game day.

Show notes:

2:32- What skills Coach looks for when recruiting TEs

5:58- Physical attributes Coach looks for when recruiting different TEs

8:17- How Coach determines which personnel play

10:20- Benefits of having diversely skilled personnel

14:42- Developing TE skills in practice

17:18- Making sure players get the right amount of work in each week

21:50- How to break personnel tendencies

26:39- Using motion to disguise tendencies

29:14- Putting TEs in unconventional alignments to help their assignments

30:19- Advantages of multiple TEs

31:52- Creating a positive culture in the TE room

34:35- Winning edge

35:35 Summer events

Connect with Coach

Twitter: @AlanHensell

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