The QB Docs Podcast

Today we were blessed to have a college coaching legend on our podcast, Ed Zaunbrecher. Ed coached at multiple Universities including time at LSU, Florida, Arizona, Purdue, Michigan State, amongst others! Ed was an offensive mastermind who brought a tough edge to the quarterback room. He also coached the likes of several first round draft picks including: Chad Pennington, Byron Leftwich, and Rex Grossman!

Tune in today to hear the great coach!

Topics today Include:

• Separation of Good Offenses and Great Offenses
• Chad Pennington Story
• Training footwork with the eyes closed
• Passion for Coach Z with the quarterback position
• Recruiting and How it has changed
• Advice for young players and coaches
• Common issues Ed sees with his high school quarterbacks
• Assessing quarterbacks
• 3 people who have influenced Coach Zaunbrecher

Do not forget that the docs are here to help! If you are a quarterback and you need an evaluation, reach out to us! You can email us at [email protected].

Today we were lucky enough to sit down with former Kentucky and Boston College quarterback great, Patrick Towles. Pat was a standout high school quarterback out of the state of Kentucky where he was a 4 star prospect and Mr. Football award winner. Pat went on to have a very successful career at Kentucky and currently is 6th on their career passing yards and 8th in career touchdown passes ( without his senior year).

Pat went through some ups and downs like many quarterbacks and today he comes on to share his experiences and how those experiences are helping him with his work NOW! You do not want to miss this episode. Topics today include:

• How Pat began his journey toward becoming an elite quarterback.
• The early struggles of playing quarterback in high school.
• The opportunity to play at the University of Kentucky and why that was so important to him.
• The Good and Bad Experiences at Kentucky.
• Transferring from Kentucky and how this decision has impacted him.
• Earning the respect of his new teammates.
• How the new quarterback room took to Pat and how he handled trying to step into that environment.
• What Pat is doing now.
• People listen to teachers who are also witnesses.
• Pat's journey toward becoming a Catholic Missionary.
• How to avoid letting football become your "identity"?
• 3 influential people in Pat's life.

We hope you guys enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoyed the conversation! Make sure you remember to leave us your reviews and feedback about the show!

Also, if you are a quarterback, parent, or coach to a quarterback... do not forget to reach out to us for your chance to work with the docs! You can reach the docs at [email protected].

If you would like more information from Pat, you can reach out to Pat at [email protected].

Also, here are the links discussed during the episodes in regards to the Missionary groups Pat discussed. You can follow each of these on Instagram or Twitter.

@varsitycatholic

@focuscatholic

Today we were lucky enough to sit down with the 5 quarterbacks on roster at Columbia University. These guys were a lot of fun to have on and brought a lot of valuable information for parents and players who are striving to become college quarterbacks!

Topics today include:

• How the guys are handling COVID-19 and the obstacles they are facing during this quarantine period.
• The schedule they face right now/ what a normal Spring looks like for the Columbia Football program.
• What obstacles each of these guys faced and overcame their freshman year while learning to become a student athlete.
• " Becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable"
• The dynamic of the quarterback room.
• 1 guy can play, how this plays out between the entire quarterback room.
• Accepting injuries and the experiences they faced outside of the simple physical aspect.
• The idea of leadership and how they are handling it with multiple guys playing over the last 2 years.
• Each players idea of leadership and what separates good leaders from great leaders. ( The docs shake up their answers :) )
• What "Sacrifice" means to each of these young men and the things they have had to sacrifice to get where they are! ( Great stuff here!)
• The guys answer tough questions in the quarterback room and they are not allowed to vote for themselves... tune in!

This was an awesome episode to record and we had a lot of fun putting it together! You guys need to tune into this one!

If you want to follow the Columbia Football Program you can Columbia University Football Instagram.

Coaches, parents, and quarterbacks... do not forget the summer is nearing and the work is still to be had! Reach out to the docs at [email protected] for more information on training sessions and programs!

Today the Docs bring on former Illinois State great, Luke Drone! Luke broke multiple records as the starting quarterback at Illinois State, but it was not always a smooth path! Tune in today to hear Luke's story and how football has led him down the path today!

Topics today include:

• Time Leading up to ISU
• From 6th on the depth chart and just making the camp roster to Starter and school record breaker.
• Drew's take on Luke as a Senior in High School
• Serving the ENTIRE team as the leader
• Struggling through Senior season = Opportunity for overcoming adversity
• Lessons learned from his parents at a Young age
• Attitude you want in your quarterbacks

Also, do not forget! The docs are still developing programs and online sessions! Reach out to [email protected].

Today the docs were lucky enough to sit down with former Indiana University All-American Linebacker, Will Patterson. Will is currently the head football coach for Lawrence Central High School and today he comes on to talk some football!

Tune in today! Topics include:

• Will's philosophy as a coach and his ability to lead by example.
• Instilling passion and hard work over star ratings and rankings.
• Creating by in with his teammates/ other coaches!
• Adversity in Will's life and his ability to overcome and follow the plan.
• Momma Patterson - how his mom and dad have impacted Will's household and how he coaches his players.
• Quarterback qualities that intimidated Will on the football field that he looks for in his quarterbacks now.

Thank you guys again for tuning in and do not forget that if you like the podcast, please leave us your reviews and feedback! Also, do not forget that the docs are still working with quarterbacks! Reach out to [email protected] to see how you can get started!

You can also follow Will on Twitter @Coach_Patt34. You can also see what the football program is doing by following @LCHSAthletics.

Today The Docs take a minute to rewind and take a look back in the past at some special episodes of The QB Docs Podcast. We highlight our 5 top Head Football Podcasts and some of the topics discussed in each! Tune in today! Also if you would like to listen to each episode, click the link below to be guided to each episode!

5. David Cutcliff, Duke University - TQBD 117

4. Tom Allen, Indiana University - TQBD 155

3. Justin Fuente, Virginia Tech University - TQBD 24

2. Zac Taylor, Cincinnati Bengals - TQBD 87

1. Jeff Brohm, Purdue University TQBD 85

We appreciate all of the support from listeners out there and do not forget that if you like the show please go and leave a review and feedback on Itunes! You can also reach out to the docs at [email protected] .

Today the docs bring on Head Football Coach, Mike Neu! Coach Neu has spent several years at Ball State University, as he was a 4 year starter at QB before returning to be the head football coach! Tune in today as topics discussed include:

• Background in Football
• 2 Time Mac Champion as a player/ MAC MVP
• Feeling of being the head coach at his alma mater
• Most important physical skill a college and professional quarterback must be great at
• Attention to Detail!
• Buying into what you are doing when nobody is watching!
• Confidence... Nothing like it!
• Game Mode, CONSTANTLY!
• sacrifice and routine to be great at anything
• You can't focus on what others are doing, be the best "YOU"
• 3 Influencial people in Coach Neu's life

If you would like to follow Ball State Football, you can follow @BallStateFB or you can follow Coach Nue @BSUCoachNeu .

Today on The QB Docs Podcast, Dusty sits down with Former Franklin College Head Football Coach, Mike Leonard! Coach Leonard has been all over the WORLD coaching football and today he sits down with the Docs to talk some quarterback! He has spent the last 17 years as Franklin's Head Football Coach and has led them to 11 Conference Championships! Tune in today!

Topics discussed today include:

• Mike's background in coaching
• Passion for the game
• Uniqueness of the QB Position ( responsibilities, criticism, " Body Language" )
• Recruiting the quarterback position for his teams
• Physical tools young quarterbacks must work on
• 4 Values in his program
• " You have to love it "
• Mike's passion for people and life lessons over football performance only
• Low and High points of Mike's career
• Influencial People in Mike's life

If you would like to reach out to mike, you can reach him by email at [email protected].

While the coronavirus continues to spread, the docs are offering special remote training sessions and individual strength and conditioning programs for those players, coaches, and parents interested! You can reach the docs at [email protected].

Today newly hired Fresno State Head Football Coach, Kalen DeBoer joins the podcast! Coach DeBoer led the highly powered Indiana Hoosier offense this past season and looks to continue that success at Fresno State! Tune in today! Topics discussed include:

• 2019 Hoosier Season
• How to have/ maintain offensive success
• Hoosier Quarterback situation ( Michael Penix / Peyton Ramsey)
• Fresno State Coaching Position opportunity
• Coaching the Bowl Game after getting hired
• Surrounding yourself with good people ( "United, not divided")
• Filling his Coaching Staff
• 1-11 to 10-4 and 12-2
• Quarterback situation at Fresno State this Spring
• What attributes quarterbacks must have to fit Coach Deboer's scheme.
• Quarterback 101.

Quarterbacks and coaches out there who are unable participate in on field activities at the moment, reach out to the docs! We are here to help! Email us at [email protected] !

Today Drew and Dusty sit down with Indiana Head Football Coach, Tom Allen! Tom has been a frequent guest to the podcast and the Docs were lucky enough to have him on again! Coach Allen led the Hoosiers to an 8-5 season and Gator Bowl appearance! This is the first time the Hoosiers have won 8 or more games in 25 years and has created a lot of buzz around the Indiana Football program.

Topics today include:

• Changing the culture in 2019
• 2020 Recruiting for the Hoosiers
• Dexter Williams
• Coaching changes and opportunities to come
• Transfer portal - losses and gains. How it works and Coach Allen's thoughts on how he would like players to handle the portal.
• Current quarterback situation
• Relentless!

Tune in to hear Coach Allen today! You can also follow Coach Allen on Twitter @CoachAllenIU .

Also, do not forget to reach out to the docs to have your QB Screen completed today! You can reach the docs at [email protected].