Eric Mele, running backs coach at Washington State joined us today for USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Mele is entering his fifth season at WSU and his second at running backs coach. Before spending time with the running backs, Mele held the position of special teams coordinator and quality control for the Cougars. Prior to Washington State, Mele spent five seasons as the special teams coordinator/running backs coach at Wingate University. In his time at Wingate, Mele helped guide the Bulldogs to a 36-19 record highlighted by a second-appearance in the 2010 NCAA Division II playoffs. Mele joins us today to talk about how evaluates, coaches, and builds a culture for his running backs.

00:40 How Mele found his way to Washington State

8:15 What Mele wants his team to know for the 2019 season

11:27 Dividing up pass pro, running the ball, receiving drills and more

13:55 Addressing vision for hitting running lanes

16:45 Managing reps and reps for Mele’s running backs

20:30 Getting the veterans to help lead and coach

21:30 The evaluation process

23:38 Charting the measurables for running backs

25:50 Stopping young running backs from ‘squatting in the hole’

27:25 Coach Mele’s Twitter picture and what that means to his players

29:10 How Coach Mele stays connected with his family during camp

31:20 Coach Mele’s winning edge

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