Parker Resources

This is the first part of out ten part Head Coach Academy series. In this episode we talk with Hal Lamb, former Head Football Coach at Calhoun High School (GA) about being a good assistant coach and what it takes to work your way up through the ranks and preparing yourself for becoming a Head Coach.

In this episode we discuss different situations that your Punt team will face in a season, from punting into the endzone or conversely punting when backed up in your own endzone. We also talk about scenarios such as when to take a safety and or when to fake a punt.

In this episode we talk to Dr. Joseph Mullins who is Faculty Athletic Representative at Reinhardt University. We talk about the five steps to being recruited and what it takes to be successful from a player, coach and parent perspective.

In this episode we talk with Brandon Thomas, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Pickens High School. Topics covered include, Building Relationships, Communication, and Marketing Your Program.

In this episode we discuss Offensive play calling and the development of your call sheet. From drive starters to situations we try to look at all aspects of play calling that an OC might face on a Friday night.

Eric Bendig, Head Football Coach at Philip Simmons High School, and Brock Kundert, Head Football Coach at Aquin Catholic High School, share their insights on in-season scouting. They discuss unique challenges like navigating coaching during the pandemic and analyzing team dynamics. With humor, they explore the balance of modern technology in scouting and traditional methods. Key strategies on evaluating player performance and adapting game plans based on opponent tendencies are highlighted, offering a deep look into the tactical side of high school football.

In this episode we talk to Fulton County AD Steven Craft, Henry County District Athletic Coordinator Kelli Smith, and Pickens High School Principal Chris Wallace about how they are dealing with the current COVID restrictions when it comes to athletic events. We also discuss what traits they are looking for when hiring AD's.

In this episode we talk to Alabama football legend and current Head Football coach at John Paul II High School (TX) George Teague. Coach Teague talks about his time as a player at Alabama as well as in the NFL for the Cowboys and Packers. He also discusses his transition back into high school football and what lays ahead for his team this year.

In this episode we talk with College Football coaching legend Bill Curry. He discusses his time as both a player and a coach as well as the influential people that he was lucky enough to work with over the years.

In this episode we talk to five sports medicine personnel from around the South. Kyle Rasco ATC from Pickens High School (GA), Chris Shivers ATC from Vandegriff High School (TX), Jereme Vendette, ATC T.L. Hanna High School (SC), 2018 Newell National Athletic Trainer of the year Award recipient Vonnie Hitchcock, ATC Northside (GA), and Dr. Beau Sasser who is the Sports Medicine Director for the Southeast Georgia Health System. We discussed the precautions and procedures that are being used to hopefully allow fall sports to continue to happen.