Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Woody and Buddy Blevins join the show. The two brothers are identical twins and have taken up the same profession as well. Coach Woody Blevins is the defensive coordinator at Assumption College, while Coach Buddy Blevins is the offensive coordinator at the University of Western New Mexico.On this episode of the show, hear how both brothers challenged each other growing up and how that has led them to having successful careers in coaching. Also learn what it truly means to lift while you climb. Show Notes:3:23 Life with an identical twin8:11 Making the move into coaching12:07 Lift while you climb14:29 Guidance into coaching17:26 Family and football19:47 Coaching career paths25:43 Developing as a coach31:20 Proud brothersYou can follow Coach Woody Blevins on Twitter @coachwoody2.You can also follow Coach Buddy Blevins on Twitter @coachb_blevins5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, as your host Keith Grabowski welcomes the University of Toldeo's co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Mike Hallett, onto the show. Discover Coach Hallett's coaching journey, what he eyes in recruiting, and the foundations of his offense on this episode. Show Notes:4:10 Coaching against Mike Hallett7:29 Relationships in Recruiting11:05 Developing relationships15:31 Inspiration to be a coach22:19 Offensive line play at Toldeo24:57 Building chemistry on offensive line28:14 Building foundation on offense31:29 Organizing your offense33:14 Advice for young coaches35:34 The winning edge36:41 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Hallett on Twitter @CoachHallett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our "Home Team" series. Hosted by Joel Nellis, we interview coaches across the country about how they balance family and football. On this episode, we speak with the University of Tennessee Martin's offensive run game coordinator and tight ends and tackles coach, Matt Jones. Coach Jones reveals his experiences as a coach and how he has shaped his family during his career.Show Notes:3:25 Stars of the Home Team6:34 Planning Your Family Life7:50 Balancing family and career decisions14:41 Family time given by head coach16:16 Discipline for your kids18:09 Recommendations on moving24:26 Growing your marriage27:49 Chasing ghosts29:57 Linemen lunch36:46 Overcoming a struggle39:24 Being a role model for your players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we invited Wofford College's defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach, Sam Siefkes onto the show. Hear how Coach Siefkes motivates, instructs, and evolves his defense, particularly through using position-less players. Also hear how Coach Siefkes emphasizes attacking one-on-one matchups against the opposition's weakest player on offense on this episode.Show Notes:2:14 Coach Siefkes' background4:29 Mentors for Coach Siefkes5:56 How to climb coaching ladder7:28 Overall philosophy9:53 Coach Siefkes' experiences11:24 Pillars of Wofford's defense13:19 Details of practice17:45 Mental approach to big games19:06 Preparing for spread offenses21:04 Development in camp22:40 Playing against 10 and 11 personnel25:23 Defensive front vs. spread gaps27:30 Matching personnel28:58 Practice structure30:40 Tendencies, alignments, and formations33:08 Structure for a user friendly system35:23 The winning edge36:43 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Siefkes on Twitter @CoachSiefkes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the head strength and conditioning coach at Louisiana Tech University, Kurt Hester. Coach Hester has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the NHL during his time as the National Director of Training for the D1 Sports Training Center. Now at Louisiana Tech, Coach Hester believes that coaches around the country can put their trust in their strength coaches to help become semi-assistant coaches. Learn how your strength coach can become an asset and not just a "get back guy." Also hear tips for how your players can workout at home during this shutdown.Show Notes:4:00 Importance of strength staff8:49 Skills that a strength coach can use for your team10:34 Working with your coaching staff13:24 Establishing relationship with your strength coach14:49 Being a semi-position coach16:08 Best practices moving forward19:51 Helping our players workout at homeYou can follow Coach Hester on Twitter @TheKurtHester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Eric Mele onto the show. After working at Washington State University for the past five years as the running backs coach and special teams coordinator, Coach Mele was named the running backs coach at Mississippi State this February. Tune in and hear how Coach Mele recruits and develops running backs to fit an air-raid attack. Also learn Coach Mele's thoughts on the changing landscape in special teams. Show Notes:3:48 Improving catching for running backs5:30 Practicing making difficult catches6:49 Different angles in catch radius7:54 Converting receivers into running backs9:10 Three pillars for running backs11:21 Air-Raid practice schedule for running backs13:40 Acclimating freshmen running backs into system15:37 Transitioning backs to air raid16:56 Becoming a three-down back17:44 Routes and pass protection22:29 Building special teams culture24:07 Productive kickoff return units26:12 New version of the kickoff 27:15 Advice for new running backs coaches28:55 Making drills for game situationsYou can follow Coach Mele on Twitter @CoachMeleMSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back former University of Northern Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, John Bond, onto the show. Hear from Coach Bond about how he develops his quarterbacks. In his book, "Developing a Championship Quarterback," Coach Bond goes over what tools and training are necessary to help get the best out of your quarterback.Show Notes:3:21 Main focus for developing championship quarterback5:50 Traits to look for in a quarterback11:01 "Prototypical" quarterback12:!7 Day one drills18:50 Footwork21:10 Emphasis on strides22:15 Properly developing the game23:04 Communicating with your quarterback27:09 Effective scrambling32:04 Being prepared for situations37:47 Best advice for young quarterback coachesYou can follow Coach Bond on Twitter @coachjohnbond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest on this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast is Vanderbilt University's running back coach Tim Horton. Last season, Coach Horton's star running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn led the Commodores in rushing with 1,028 yards and 10 touchdowns. Throughout his career, Coach Horton has spent 12 years coaching in the SEC, including stints at Arkansas and Auburn. He also has served as the running backs coach at Appalachian State, Air Force, and Kansas State as well . Tune in and discover how Coach Horton teaches his running backs to execute ball fakes, improve their vision, garnering yards-after-contact, and getting leverage on blocks.Show Notes:3:03 How can young coaches reach their players4:43 Adapting throughout your coaching career6:18 What are college coaches looking for in recruiting13:41 Pillars for Vanderbilt running backs19:11 Executing ball fakes22:02 Getting leverage for blocking26:38 Maximizing yards-after-contact30:19 Vision for running backs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Boston College's wide receiver coach, Joe Dailey, onto the show. Coach Dailey previously joined us as a guest when he was the offensive coordinator at Liberty University. Since then, Coach Dailey took the role of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at the University of New Mexico, and he currently serves as Boston College's wide receiver coach. Tune in and hear how Boston College teaches their receivers how to win routes from the start, how to be physical, fundamentals, and important receiver techniques throughout the year. Show Notes:2:45 Lessons on becoming an offensive coordinator3:29 Coach Dailey's career path4:49 Adjusting to a new system6:46 Message to your wide receiver room9:04 Everyday wide receiver drills at practice11:34 The most important part of the route13:14 False steps15:36 Calibrating with the quarterback17:41 Tools for receivers to face different coverages20:45 Scouting reports22:07 Catching drills for bad weather situations25:56 Recruiting receivers29:59 Learning the character of your recruits31:40 Honing receiver skills33:56 The winning edge34:39 Coach Dailey's recruiting areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes Enterprise High School's head coach, Rick Darlington onto the show. Last season, Coach Darlington became the head coach at Enterprise after coaching at Apopka High School (FL) for 17 seasons over two stints.During his time at Apopka, Coach Darlington registered a 167-47 mark record and three state titles thanks in part to his "Single-Wing" offense. Tune in and hear how Coach Darlington believes you can design and adapt your offense to give your team the best chance for continued success against the opposition.Show Notes:2:45 Being married to winning7:22 Teaching and executing plays11:02 Being good at many things14:22 Designing your offense16:11 Option plays but not an option team21:50 Coordinating to win games24:24 Keeping your best plays alive34:31 Outflanking the defense38:12 Implementing trick plays41:34 Play chart during practice41:59 Bootleg play efficiency47:30 Executing run fakes48:20 Run to win the game52:09 Expensive schemes and cheap formations55:40 Protecting your base plays56:31 Weekly in-season routine58:37 Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices