On today’s episode, we begin with the first episode in our Passing Lab Series hosted by Josh Herring, Offensive Coordinator, Jones County High School (GA) Offensive Coordinator Josh is joined by Dan Gonzalez, former college and high school coach and current consultant. 

How do you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of football strategy? Passing game expert Dan Gonzalez joins us to share his wealth of knowledge on the development of the passing game and the challenges coaches face in teaching the game effectively. We dive into the sophistication of modern football defenses and how this has transformed the way high school coaches approach teaching, requiring a more progressive and layered method to build toward success.

We also explore the importance of teaching spatial recognition and understanding defenses at lower levels, opening up possibilities for effective passing strategies even at the youth level. Dan emphasizes the need for adaptability and continuous learning in order to stay on the cutting edge of football strategy, discussing the impact of visionary coaches and the influence of the West Coast offense on the game's evolution.

Finally, we analyze the significant role coaching plays in the development of quarterbacks, using the example of Doug Peterson's coaching influence on Trevor Lawrence. This episode is packed with valuable insights and discussions that will surely benefit coaches.

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Related Episodes:

Into the Passing Lab - Josh Herring

https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML2045813075.mp3?updated=1678203166

Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer - Dan Gonzalez

https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML6771257731.mp3?updated=1682102745

Dan Gonzalez Resources:

https://coachtube.com/users/dan_gonzalez16?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Josh Herring Resources:

https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

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