Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back head coach Kirk Fridrich onto the show. The head coach at Union High School, Coach Fridrich has led the Union Redskins to a record of 117-18, with eight state final appearances and five championships during his tenure.When we think of football, our first thoughts are about the coaches and players. However, there are waves of external stakeholders from fans, to parents, to administrators that are crucial to the success of your team. Tune in and hear how Coach Fridrich works to develop the external stakeholders in his community. Show Notes:4:06 Coaching up external stakeholders6:55 Different perspectives to meet needs11:09 Finding problem solvers13:26 Goals of the athletic department 18:02 Developing district relationships20:11 Communicating with technology21:42 Enthusiastic fans and community27:12 Involving educators in your program28:54 End of season meet-ups You can follow Coach Fridrich on Twitter @Coach_Fred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome St. Thomas University's offensive line coach, Tony Neymeiyer onto the show. Coach Neymeiyer has an extensive history with helping to build start up college football programs. During his tenure, Coach Neymeiyer found success quickly turning around newly founded programs. Hear his advice on this episode and also learn how Coach Neymeiyer develops his offensive linemen. Show Notes:2:48 Coach Neymeiyer's background3:48 Following the coaching tree12:50 Creativity in the run game20:56 Wearing multiple hats30:38 Developing offensive line32:56 Power run scheme 39:45 The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Neymeiyer on Twitter @TNeymeiyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of SUNY Brockport, Jason Mangone. Hear from Coach Mangone as he breaks down how you can simplify your scheme on offense to become user friendly, while still giving the defense problems. Streamlining your playbook can be beneficial to your team as they grow throughout the season.Show Notes:3:43 Keeping things simple9:45 Simplifying your scheme17:24 Don't outthink yourself20:29 Second half approach25:47 Solving problems together29:55 Offenses that are simple yet, complex32:58 Three tips for simplifying36:19 Contact info and recruitingYou can follow Coach Mangone on Twitter @CoachMangone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, Pa., Coach Eric Kasperowicz. During this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Kasperowicz helps his defense play uptempo. Whether it is making the opposition think, fast paced play calls, or sudden shifts, going uptempo on defense can be effective. Show Notes:4:00 Automating your defense8:39 Mixing things up on defense10:41 Making the opposition think18:23 Making checks22:49 Installation25:40 Operating at a quick pace27:08 The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter @CoachKasper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Cris Reisert onto the show. The head coach at Tiffin University, Coach Reisert has helped develop the culture at his program, and he also has established pillars to live by under his watch. After going 9-1 last season, winning a Division II GMAC conference title, and making the Division II playoffs, it is evident that Coach Reisert is transforming his program. Tune in and learn about these progressions, how Coach Reisert manages the run game in his offense, and about Coach Reisert's mindset on RPOs. Show Notes:3:05 Managing the run game6:16 Run game schematics14:18 RPOs and play-action18:39 Defense giving things away20:13 Pillars for your program29:12 Lessons to stick with you30:37 Recruiting areas31:53 ClosingYou can follow Coach Reisert on Twitter @CoachReisert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker onto the show. Previously the head coach at Central Washington University, Coach Shoemaker took over Eastern Washington's offense last season as the OC and helped guide his unit to leading the FCS in total offense. During this episode Coach Shoemaker's philosophies on offense when it comes to using pace and tempo.Show Notes:2:45 Transition to Eastern Washington5:00 Pace and tempo philosophies7:48 Going as fast as possible10:28 Efficiency in play-calling11:54 Using tempo and pace15:12 Creative ways to use tempo17:54 Buckets of decision24:33 Organizing practice26:36: Two-Ball Drill with RPO29:41 Openers32:46 Confidence in the game plan33:59 Having player insight into game plan34:36 Recruiting areasUpdate: Coach Shoemaker is now the Offensive Coordinator at Hawaii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Keith Barefield. Currently a defensive analyst at Louisiana-Lafayette, Coach Barefield was previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Quincy. Under his guidance, Quincy broke 14 school records on offense and had the fastest offense in D2. Tune in and learn how Coach Barefield values tempo and how he installed his philosophy at Quincy. Show Notes:2:46 Journey across the country 3:26 Shift to the defensive side of coaching6:13 Learning both sides of the ball7:09 Achievements at Quincy9:35 Transitioning to uptempo14:21 Training to be the fastest offense17:41 Goals as a play-caller21:24 Installation during practice24:23 Making corrections27:50 Managing reps during practice31:00 Lining up the scout teamYou can follow Coach Barefield on Twitter @rkbarefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Southwestern University's head coach, Joe Austin, onto the program. With the help of his longtime friend and current offensive coordinator Tom Ross, Coach Austin helped develop the Tex-Bone Offense. A combination of the triple option and spread offenses, Coach Austin has adapted the power run technique of the triple option to modern football. Spread formations allow easier reads for the offense, and Coach Austin takes advantage of that in his hybrid offensive attack.Show Notes:2:37 Inspiration to become a coach3:46 Restarting football programs6:32 Tex-Bone offense9:31 Advantages of a spread offense11:30 Friendly concepts of the Tex-Bone13:15 Keeping the defense honest14:48 Technique16:06 A user-friendly offense18:13 Benefit of the Tex-Bone offense19:51 Advantage of the power triple option21:48 Blocking scheme in power run23:53 Technique in the backfield24:!4 Play-action off the power triple26:06 Seam routes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back former Arizona State and NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, onto the show. After playing in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Plummer transitioned to a role as the Co-Founder of Ready List Sports. Tune in and hear about Jake Plummer's thoughts on quarterback development, whether quarterback gurus are necessary, and how we need to give kids a chance to have fun while they develop as players. Show Notes:3:25 Do you need a quarterback guru9:42 Enjoying the game14:11 Having fun while still developing19:09 Giving players chances to grow23:34 Using technology to growYou can follow Jake Plummer on Twitter @snakestakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the University of Missouri's special teams coordinator Erik Link onto the show. After spending the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at Louisiana Tech and Appalachian State respectively, Coach Link joined head coach Eliah Drinkwitz at Missouri. Tune in and learn what Coach Link believes is the "secret sauce" when it comes to special teams. Also learn what Coach Link teaches his players about the value of special teams and what he looks for in recruits.Show Notes:2:48 Opportunity at Missouri3:50 Importance of special teams10:01 Winning the game with the hands team11:15 The team and the individual20:28 Special teams in recruiting23:03 Being a special teams coordinator26:20 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Link on Twitter @CoachErikLink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices