Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in Joey Didier. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, and co-recruiting coordinator at the University of Saint Francis (Indiana). On this episode, tune in and learn how you can incorporate new schemes and concepts into your defense by utilizing your players strengths. Instead of changing every signal, play-call, and language of the defense, you can instead evolve your defense to fit new concepts. Show Notes:3:11 Player led schematics5:46 Tools to evaluate new scheme8:48 Translating onto the field11:34 Evolving the structure of your scheme14:!5 Applying new scheme to practices16:30 Managing reps during practice19:24 Crossovers creating chemistry21:06 Analyzing trends23:03 Accounting for new offensive trends24:22 Match-zone concepts27:07 Defending route combinations30:27 Preparing during game week33:04 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Didier on Twitter @CoachJoeyDidier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Richie Gray to the show. Coach Gray is a skills acquisition and coaching education specialist, and he's the CEO of Global Sports Innovation as well. Previously, Coach Gray spent 12 years with the Scottish Rugby Union, where he was involved with development and education. Gray then went on to work with the Miami Dolphins during the 2016 season to help with skills development and tackling. He also helped USA Football found the Advanced Tackling System as well. On today's episode, we discuss player development, coaching cues, and relating drills to in-game situations.Show Notes:4:28 Developing players13:21 Developing coaching cues23:24 Evolving cues with changing culture29:06 Relating drills to game-day situations35:50 Utilizing new equipment properly40:10 Learning for coaches through writingYou can follow Coach Gray on Twitter @RichieGrayGSI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Tanner Engstrand back onto the show. During his career, Coach Engstrand served as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of San Diego for 13 seasons. After that stint, Coach Engstrand then joined Coach Harbaugh's staff at the University of Michigan as an offensive analyst. Currently the offensive coordinator for the XFL's DC Defenders, Coach Engstrand joins us and discusses quarterback development, shifts, personnel groups, and run-action passes that he utilizes in the XFL.Show Notes:3:11 From Michigan to the XFL4:34 Adding elements to pro-style offenses5:58 Movement and the play-clock7:52 Procedures9:17 Using shifts and motions12:36 Forcing multiple checks13:49 Formations and run-action passes17:07 Moving eyes and feet in progressions20:15 Timing with receivers23:10 Training the quarterback26:29 Concept call drill27:34 New rules in the XFLYou can follow Coach Engstrand on Twitter @CoachTEngstrand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we were joined by Virginia Tech's running backs coach, Adam Lechtenberg. Formerly the Assistant Head Coach and the Executive Director of Player Development, Coach Lechtenberg has officially secured an on-field position with the Hokies. Tune in and learn about Coach Lechtenberg's career path, what it is like to work with Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente, and how Coach Lechtenberg teaches anticipation to his running backs.Show Notes:2:31 Inspiration to get into coaching4:04 How a football career teaches you how to coach5:30 Reaching the FBS level as a coach9:17 Accepting different jobs before your dream11:24 Working under Coach Fuente14:11 Mindset in the running back room17:19 Teaching from home19:52 Developing the unit21:57 Time management24:55 Focus for running backs30:50 Making the right read34:15 Pre-snap read progressions36:44 The Winning Edge38:21 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter @CoachLecht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Chuck Kyle, the head coach at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Coach Kyle has continued to work on improving the game by expanding the usage of the Football Development Model from the youth level to the National Football League. Hear how coach education, flag football, and padded flag football can help develop the next generation of football players in a safe but efficient manner.Show Notes:3:12 Change in the game of football8:27 Attacking the whole field with RPOs16:55 Implementing the Football Development Model30:40 Coach Education33:53 Support from the NFL to youth levels38:35 Importance of football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Cody Kennedy from Tulane University. Coach Kennedy leads the offensive line at Tulane, and on today's episode, he breaks down the duo play, the factors that come with recruiting offensive linemen, how he persevered throughout his coaching career, and the change in culture at Tulane University.Show Notes:3:23 Approach to recruiting offensive linemen7:24 Multi-sport athletes9:46 Deciding on offering scholarships13:06 Recruits handling social media15:43 Culture shift at Tulane19:44 Coach Kennedy's personal journey23:10 Favorite plays to run24:05 Installation process25:32 Determining plays on film26:55 Vertical dent in the defense32:20 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Kennedy on Twitter @CoachCKennedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by Kent State University's Offensive Coordinator, Andy Sowder. Coach Sowder arrived at Kent State after serving as the offensive coordinator at San Jose State and as an offensive quality control coach at the University of Texas. Tune in and learn how Coach Sowder approached his career path. Also learn how to instill a culture of becoming an alpha in your program, the details of game-planning on offense, and how to develop your back-ups. Show Notes:2:37 Handling the lockdown3:28 Analyzing this year's recruits4:40 Getting into coaching8:55 Lessons to become a better coach11:09 Keeping things in perspective 13:07 Being the alpha14:15 Becoming a winning program18:06 Training away bad habits19:48 Coaching tight ends and receivers21:36 Game-planning for screen plays24:37 Tendencies25:09 Game planning in red zone and goal line29:21 Creativity on defense29:37 Perimeter blocking31:24 Installation procedures32:58 Developing backup players during the season35:35 Keeping backups engaged36:30 The winning edge37:45 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Sowder on Twitter @CoachAndySowder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the assistant head coach and running backs coach at UC Davis, Coach Mark Speckman onto the show. Coach Speckman is known as own of the founding fathers of the fly sweep play, and today we hear how Coach Speckman has evolved the play throughout his career. Tune in and learn the details of the fly sweep, how it has changed over the years, and how defenses are learning to attack the play as well.Show Notes:3:32 Influence of the fly sweep5:49 Development of plays8:24 Defenses that give the fly sweep trouble12:33 Green, yellow, and red sweeps13:54 Practice time for blocking17:08 The exchange point in shotgun24:02 Fitting into your own offensive system25:49 Basic principles behind splits27:38 Adjustments made to the fly sweep31:00 Play-action38:21 Keys for inside runs44:02 Installing fly sweepYou can follow Coach Speckman on Twitter @MarkSpeckman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Princeton University's wide receiver coach Brian Flinn rejoins the show. Previously, Coach Flinn came onto the podcast as a guest speaker while he was coaching at Villanova University. After coaching for 12 years at Villanova, Coach Flinn took over as the wide receivers coach at Princeton. During this episode, learn how Coach Flinn has adjusted to the move and how he has grown as a coach throughout his career.Show Notes:2:35 Coaching at Princeton4:32 Challenges of joining a new program6:34 Adjusting to new scheme13:08 Teaching your receivers17:33 Using film to your advantage20:18 Fitting in new concepts21:56 Questions asked to Coach Flinn25:08 Wide splits27:59 Advice for coaches32:14 Being prepared33:20 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Flinn on Twitter @Coach_Flinn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our "Home Team Podcast" series. Our guest host Joel Nellis welcomes in the head coach at Northern Illinois University Thomas Hammock. As a player at Northern Illinois, Coach Hammock still ranks 13th all-time in Huskie history in career rushing yards. A heart condition halted Coach Hammock's playing career, but he quickly transitioned to roles as a coach with the University of Wisconsin and the Baltimore Ravens. After spending five seasons with the Ravens as the running backs coach, Coach Hammock returned to take the helm as the first African American head coach in Northern Illinois' history. Learn from Coach Hammock about how he emphasizes family in his program and how he develops his players into young men.Show Notes:1:57 Intro4:18 Stars of your home team5:46 Transitioning into coaching7:01 Career decision-making process8:11 Time management9:32 Discipline at home10:06 Handling negative press10:58 Difference between NFL and college11:58 Players being accountable at home12:57 Factoring in family during the hiring process13:55 Staying connected with family14:40 Family atmosphere16:36 Families and recruiting17:16 Family situations19:31 Chasing ghosts in the game-plan20:55 Building your program23:00 Lessons from overcoming struggles23:39 Helping players feel valued25:01 Legacy in coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices