Helping Head Coaches, Athletic Directors, and aspiring Head Coaches/ADs be better at building relationships, communicating, as well as presenting and delivering their ideas.
A little bit different topic than normal.... Coach Bo Page, Offensive Coordinator at Creekview, talks about how coaches can create their "financial playbook". He goes in depth in financial literacy, investing, and retirement from a coach's lens. There is nothing he is trying to sell... just passing along information to coaches about finances that are often overlooked.
Part 3 focuses on "retirement planning".
A little bit different topic than normal.... Coach Bo Page, Offensive Coordinator at Creekview, talks about how coaches can create their "financial playbook". He goes in depth in financial literacy, investing, and retirement from a coach's lens. There is nothing he is trying to sell... just passing along information to coaches about finances that are often overlooked.
Part 3 focuses on "investment basics".
A little bit different topic than normal.... Coach Bo Page, Offensive Coordinator at Creekview, talks about how coaches can create their "financial playbook". He goes in depth in financial literacy, investing, and retirement from a coach's lens. There is nothing he is trying to sell... just passing along information to coaches about finances that are often overlooked.
Part 2 focuses on "financial literacy"
A little bit different topic than normal.... Coach Bo Page, Offensive Coordinator at Creekview, talks about how coaches can create their "financial playbook". He goes in depth in financial literacy, investing, and retirement from a coach's lens. There is nothing he is trying to sell... just passing along information to coaches about finances that are often overlooked.
Part I focuses on "starting strong" in your finances.
In this episode, Coach Parker talks to Coach Tyler Aurandt, Head Football Coach at North Oconee (GA). North Oconee has established a great program in the last several years. Coach Aurandt talks about the plan they have to establish relationships between the high school program and the feeder programs.
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 7th installment, they talk about personal leadership and understanding that the first person you lead is in the mirror.
Coach Parker talks to Coach Korey Mobbs, Head Football Coach at Jackson County in Georiga. Jackson County had their best season in school history in 2025 and Coach Mobbs talks about growing the program and moving forward after a great season.
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 6th installment, they talk about transitioning from "Setting the Vision" as a leader to "Setting the Tone".
Coach Parker talks to Coach Maurice Dixon, Head Football Coach at 2025 State Champion Creekside (GA). Coach Dixon's team set the Georgia state record for points scored this year on their way to a 15-0 record. Coach Dixon talks about taking over the team when they were 0-10 his 1st year and growing into state champions.
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 5th installment, they talk about how to start building your system using the V.M.A. approach.
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 4th installment, they talk about how great leaders have great systems.
Coach Parker talks to Coach Kurt Hines, Head Football Coach in California, most recently at Coronado in the San Diego area. Coach Hines talks about his career, making his famous videos, and being a positive role model for coaches. He also talks about his recent job change and what the future holds for him.
In this special episode, the Coach Parkers go through the State Championship games for a preview and make an attempt to predict winners.
In this episode, Coach Parker talks to Coach Tymere Zimmerman, Head Football Coach at Heathwood Hall (SC). Heathwood Hall played in their state championship this year after going 2-8 last season. Coach Zimmerman and Coach Parker talk about Heathwood Hall's season, Coach Zimmerman's career, Private v. Public schools, working with Multi-Sport athletes, and building great player relationships.
In this episode, Coach Parker talks to Coach Jackson Dean, Head Football Coach at Berrien (GA). Coach Dean and Coach Parker talk about the recipe for a big playoff upset. Coach Dean's Berrien team came into the 2025 GHSA playoffs as the #31 seed and defeated the state's #2 team in the first round.
Come along on my journey, teaching the teenage Parker, Ellie, leadership. I'm sure it will be applicable to all leaders.
Today's lesson is the next part of showing Ellie how to "Set the Vision" as a leader.
The importance of speaking your vision into existence.
When should you speak your vision?
How do you turn "your" plan into "our" plan?
In this episode, Coach Parker talks to Jared Zito, Head Football Coach at SE Bulloch (GA). Coach Parker and Coach Zito talk about his career and specifically building player leadership in your program.
Come along on my journey, teaching the teenage Parker, Ellie, leadership. I'm sure it will be applicable to all leaders.
Today's lesson is the next part of showing Ellie how to "Set the Vision" as a leader.
How do you know your vision is bold enough?
How do you know your vision is logical enough?
What is the process to create a bold, logical vision?
Coach Parker and Curt Miller discuss reclassification that occurs every 2 years in the Georgia High School Association. Dr. Miller is the leader of the Reclassification committee.
This episode covered several key topics related to Georgia high school sports reclassification:Main Discussion Areas:
* Reclassification Process Overview: How the GHSA Executive Committee works, with each region electing representatives who make rules (not the state office)
* Power Rankings Implementation: Extension of power rankings from A-3A to all classifications (A-7A), with 1-32 rankings across all classes
* Classification Changes: Renaming of divisions (bringing back 7A name while maintaining 7 total classifications)
* Current Cycle Specifics: 11 months of committee work, competitive balance considerations, multipliers, and out-of-district enrollment rules
Future Improvements Discussed:
* Pod System Proposal: Geographic grouping of schools across classifications to reduce travel and isolation issues
* Scheduling Flexibility: Allowing schools to schedule games across classification levels within pods
* Formula Refinement: Potential adoption of Maxwell power ranking formula over current PSR system
Process Details:
* Appeals process and regional balancing challenges
* Minimum 9-game requirement for power ranking eligibility
* Region champion safeguards (guaranteed top-16 placement)
* Geographic considerations vs. competitive balance
Challenges Addressed:
* Travel and isolation issues for rural schools
* Guaranteed game scheduling
* Executive committee representation
* Maintaining rivalries while improving equity
The discussion emphasized the complexity of balancing geographic, competitive, and logistical factors while serving student-athletes statewide.
Coach Pfiester is the Head Coach at Long County High in Georgia. Coach Pfiester runs the Power-T and has turned Long County around with his unique style to the area. In this episode, he talks about the benefits of his Power-T offense.
As a sidebar to the regular banter on here, we are adding another Parker... my teenage daughter, Ellie. Come along on my journey, teaching Ellie leadership. I'm sure it will be applicable to all leaders.
Today's lesson is the first part of showing Ellie how to "Set the Vision" as a leader.
Why is the vision important?
What are the steps to developing a vision?
What are reasonable timelines?
What does your vision do?
Coach Pfiester is the Head Football Coach at Long County in Georgia. Long County went 28-179-2 before he become the Head Coach and had never made the playoffs. His teams are 31-23 and have made the playoffs all five years. It is one of the best, if not the best, turn around job in Georgia High School Football history. Coach Pfiester and Coach Parker talk about what it takes to turn a program around.
Today's guest is Savannah Christian Athletic Director, Greg Phillips. Coach Phillips talks about advice for ADs, private v. public, and more.
Also, the guys give their football picks for the year.... really enlightening!
Today's guest is Coach Mike Hancock, the former Head Football Coach at Apalachee. Coach Hancock talks about his journey since the horrific events at Apalachee last year. Great conversation with a great leader.
Also, Flatt returns with more Flatt's favorites, and more.
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Mekia Troy, the Athletic Director at Creekside High School in Georgia. Dr. Troy has led some innovative intiatives and has led the Athletic Department to travel across the country to events. She is also a recent author!
In this episode, we talk to Tony Kunczewski, the Head Football Coach at Berry College, about his career, advice for those wanting to coach in college, and his advice for high school coaches on recruiting.
This summer, we are talking to some of the new Head Football Coach hires in the state of Georgia for 2025.
This episode has interviews with:
* Jonathan Thompson, new Head Coach at Roswell
* Pete Fominaya, new Head Coach at Sprayberry
* Marcus Gowan, new Head Coach at Gordon Central
This summer, we are talking to some of the new Head Football Coach hires in the state of Georgia for 2025.
This episode has interviews with:
* Terrance Banks, new Head Coach at Central Gwinnett
* Chris Prewett, new Head Coach at Dalton
* Larry Harold, new Head Coach at Irwin Co.
This summer, we are talking to some of the new Head Football Coach hires in the state of Georgia for 2025.
This episode has interviews with:
* Jackson Dean, new Head Coach at Berrien
* Jeremy New, new Head Coach at Heritage (Ringgold)
* Justin Newman, new Head Coach at Crisp Co.
This summer, we are talking to some of the new Head Football Coach hires in the state of Georgia for 2025.
This episode has interviews with:
* Rob Stowe, new Head Coach at Union Co.
* Justin Montgomery, new Head Coach at Jones Co.
* Brett Vavra, new Head Coach at Etowah
This summer, we are talking to some of the new Head Football Coach hires in the state of Georgia for 2025.
This episode has interviews with:
* Adam Clack, new Head Coach at Parkview
* Jason Cameron, new Head Coach at Calvary Day
* Tommy Atha, new Head Coach at Cedartown
In this episode, Coach Parker talks with Brennan Marion, the new Head Football Coach at Sacramento State University. Coach Marion talks about his "Go Go Offense", his transition from High School coach to College Coach, recruiting in the current climate, and his vision for Sacramento State Football.
In this episode, Coach Parker interviews the "Manofconstantsorrow", Chris Lamb. Coach Lamb talks about his time in coaching, how he became the "job guy", and his SUN Coaches Podcast.
In this episode we talk to Ben Reaves, Head Football Coach at Milton (GA). Coach Reaves' team won the 5A State Championship in Georgia this year and finished #2 in most national polls.
In this episode, we talk to Tyler Aurandt, Head Football Coach at North Oconee High (GA). North Oconee won the state championship in AAAA in Georgia in 2024.
We also give a quick list of ways to get the most out of coaching clinics.
We're Back!!! After a layoff, the guys are back to talk off-season improvement and interview a Championship Coach.
Our Winning Keys focus on what you should be doing as a position coach, coordinator, or Head Coach in the month of January.
Our guest is Coach Pierre Coffey from Carver (Columbus, GA). Coach Coffey's team recently won the AA State Championship in Georgia.
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Craig Bennett, Head Coach, Pickens (GA)
Topic: Punt Return Late in Game
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Klay Koester, Off. Coordinator, Peachtree Ridge (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Grant Myers, Defensive Coordinator, Cherokee (GA)
Topic: 4 Minute Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Markus Brown, Asst. Coach, Newton (GA)
Topic: Punt Return Late in Game
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Larry Harold, Head Coach, Central Gwinnett (GA)
Topic: When to go for it on 4th down
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Brad Smith, Head Coach, Allatoona (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Wade Stewart, Special Teams Coordinator, Cartersville (GA)
Topic: Punt late in Game
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Jake Timmerman, OC, North Forsyth (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Justin Newman, DC Carver-Columbus (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chadd Braine, Special Teams Coordinator, St. Anselm College
Topic: Kickoff Late in Game Ahead
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Terry Jones, Jr. OC, Wheeler (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Shea Monroe
Topic: 4-Minute Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tyler Jones, Head Coach, Cambridge (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tyler Wynn, Head Coach, Hardin Valley Academy (TN)
Topic: Last Play of Game Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Geoff Cannon, Head Coach, Coosa (GA)
Topic: Should we go for it on 4th down?
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chad Frazier, Head Coach, Whitewater (GA)
Topic: Sudden Change Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Gus Condon, Offensive Coordinator, Buford (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Extra Long Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Cam Jones, Head Coach, Duluth (GA)
Topic: Kickoff Late in Game Behind
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Jonathan Black, Asst Coach, McIntosh (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Kevin Swift
Topic: 2-Minute Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Daniel Dorsey, Head Coach, Hephzibah (GA)
Topic: 3rd & 1 Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Michael Nash, Head Coach, Dunwoody (GA)
Topic: Should we go for 1 or 2?
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Brett Vavra, Head Coach, Sprayberry (GA)
Topic: Overtime Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chip Seagle, Head Coach, Lanett (AL)
Topic: 2-Point Conversions Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Nate Masters, Asst. Coach, Carrollton (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Matt LeZotte, Head Coach, Richmond Hill (GA)
Topic: 4-Minute Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Franklin Pridgen, Head Coach, Wesleyan (GA)
Topic: When to Fake Punt
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Bradley Warren, Head Coach, McIntosh County Academy (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tracy Malone, QB Coach, Rockmart (GA)
Topic: Medium Yardage Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chad Wheeler, Defensive Coordinator, Cook (GA)
Topic: Sudden Change Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Matt Dobson, Head Coach, Statesboro (GA)
Topic: 2-Point Conversions Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Sean O'Sullivan, Head Coach, Pope (GA)
Topic: When to Onside Kick
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Morris Mitchell, Head Coach, Westlake (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tim Foster, OC, Holy Innocents' (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Short Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tyler Aurandt, Head Coach, North Oconee (GA)
Topic: Kickoff Late in Game Behind
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Bruce Miller
Topic: 2-point Conversions Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Jeff Poston, Head Coach, Dade County (GA)
Topic: Free Kick
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Pete DeWeese, OC, Cambridge (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Extra Long Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Eric Bendig, Head Coach, Philip Simmons (SC)
Topic: Backed Up Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Barrett Davis, Head Coach, Evans (GA)
Topic: Last Play of Game Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tucker Pruitt, Head Coach, Fitzgerald (GA)
Topic: Goal Line Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Lane Powell, Alcorn St. Special Teams Coordinator
Topic: Punt Return - They are backed up
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Boone Williams, Head Coach, Langston Hughes (GA)
Topic: Sudden Change Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Fred Riley, retired
Topic: Overtime Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: David Willingham, DC, Milton (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Robert Craft, Head Coach, North Forsyth (GA)
Topic: 2-Point Conversion Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Trevor Williams, Head Coach, Creekview (GA)
Topic: Backed Up Punt
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Kevin Saunders, DC Duluth (GA)
Topic: 3rd/4th & 1 Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Josh McFather, OC, Brooks Co. (GA)
Topic: 2 Minute Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: P.J. Gibbs, Asst. Coach, Community School Naples (FL)
Topic: 3rd & Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Terrance Banks, Head Coach, Greene Co. (GA)
Topic: Goal Line Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Jarrett Laws, Head Coach, Central (Macon, GA)
Topic: Punting into the Endzone
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Corey Jarvis, Head Coach, Lithia Springs (GA)
Topic: Backed Up Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: P.J. Katz, OC, Brookwood (GA)
Topic: 2-Minute Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Dana Arthur, DC, Rome (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Ashley Henderson, Head Coach, Monticello (GA)
Topic: 3rd & 1 Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Vinny Sylvestri, STC, Milton (GA)
Topic: When to Fake Punt
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Umbrah Brown, Head Coach, Central (Carrollton, GA)
Topic: Goal Line Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Ben Bailey, Head Coach, Northside(GA)
Topic: 3rd/4th & 1 Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Bo Page, Asst Coach, Creekview (GA)
Topic: Punt Late in Game
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Todd Wofford, Head Coach, Meadowcreek (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Ty Hardin, Head Coach, Tupelo (MS)
Topic: We blocked a punt
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chuck Kenyon, Head Football Coach, Royal Palm Beach (FL)
Topic: 3rd & Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Matt Burleson, Head Coach, Telfair Co (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: William Harrell, Head Football Coach, Johnson (GA)
Topic: 2-Minute Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Caleb Carmean, Head Coach, Kennesaw Mountain (GA)
Topic: Last Play of Game Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Joe Stokowski, STC, Grayson (GA)
Topic: Taking a Safety
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Rob Stowe, Head Coach, Wilcox Co (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Mike Coe, Head Coach, Coffee (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chris Haddad, vIQtory sports, Bellingham DC (MA)
Topic: 3rd/4th & 1 Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tom Causey, Head Coach, Miller Co. (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Steve Gates, Head Coach, Cass (GA)
Topic: Last Play of Game - Field Goal
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Ryan Andrews, Head Coach, Heritage-Conyers (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Sam Adams, Head Coach, Oxford (AL)
Topic: Medium Yardage Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Adam Harvey, Head Coach, Long Creek (TX)
Topic: 3rd & Extra Long Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Dante Williams, Head Coach, Archer (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Tony Lotti, Head Football Coach, Seckinger (GA)
Topic: Backed up Punt
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Julian Washington, DC, Everman (TX)
Topic: Goal Line Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Stevie Jackson, OC Milton (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Short (2-3) Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Kareem Reid, Head Coach, McEachern (GA)
Topic: 3rd/4th & 1 Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Chip Walker, Head Coach, Newnan (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Wesley Tankersley, Head Coach, Stephens Co. (GA)
Topic: Kickoff late in the Game when Ahead
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Ty Gower, DC, Plano West (TX)
Topic: 3rd & Medium Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Dub Maddox, QB/OC Union (OK)
Topic: Red Zone Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Marquis Westbrook, Head Football Coach at Peach County (GA)
Topic: 2-Minute Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Von Lassiter, Head Football Coach at Bleckley County (GA)
Topic: Backed Up (-1 to -5) Offense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Clay Stephenson, Head Football Coach at Calhoun (GA)
Topic: When to onside kick
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Franklin Stephens, Head Football Coach at Burke County (GA)
Topic: 3rd & Extra Long (11+) Defense
Situational Football Series. 100 different guests talking about situational football.
Today's Guest: Shannon Jarvis, Head Football Coach at Elbert County (GA)
Topic: Red Zone Offense
In this episode, we talk to Coach Tyler Carlton. Coach has worked at Clemson, Western Carolina, and Wofford. He's spent time in the high school game as well.
In this week's show, we talk to Chip Seagle, Head Football Coach at Lanett (AL). Coach talks about his career, offense, and building a successful program.
In this episode, we talk to Coach Tre Lamb, newly appointed Head Football Coach at East Tennessee State University. Coach Lamb had a successful tenure at Gardner-Webb the last few years. He talks about moving to ETSU, the trends he sees in offense, and the landscape of college recruiting.
This week's guest is Coach Luke Coleman, Head Football Coach at Brevard (NC). Coach Coleman talks strength and conditioning and building the team to 10 striaght wins from an 0-2 start.
In this episode, we talk to Coach Kevin Smith, the Head Football Coach of the AAAAA Georgia State Champions, Perry High School.
Coach Smith talks about what is important in his program and how they build culture to produce a state champion.
This episode we talk to Dr. Troy Urdahl. Dr. Urdahl serves as the Baseball Coach and Activities Director at St. Anthony Village in Minnesota. He has also recently written a book, Chasing Influence: Transformational Coaching to Build Champions for Life.
We talk to Dr. Urdahl about coaching "today's athletes" and being a transformational coach.
In this episode, we talk to Coach Mike Coe, the Head Football Coach of the AAAAA Georgia State Champions, the Coffee Trojans.
Coach Coe talks about what is important in his program and how they try to play faster and the processes they used this past year to produce a state champion. Coach Coe came to Coffee from Madison (FL) and talks about the difference between Florida and Georgia.
In our first podcast of 2024, we talk to Coach Heath Webb. Coach Webb is the Head Football Coach at Lumpkin County High (GA) and was recently named AAA State Coach of the Year for guiding Lumpkin to a 12-1 record in 2023 - their best in school history.
Coach Webb has also been the Head Coach at Gainesville, Winder-Barrow, and North Paulding in Georgia.
We talk to Coach Webb about his season in 2023 and lessons he has learned in his career.
In part nine of our leadership series, we talk Reflection with our guests: Dr. Buddy Costly, Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) and Dr. Kevin Yancey, Principal at Oconee County High School (GA).
In part eight of our leadership series, we focus on Organization with our guests: Kevin Gaines, Principal at Hart County High School (GA) and President of the Georgia Association of Secondary School Prinicpals and Kevin Grooms, District Athletic Director for Bibb County Schools (GA).
In part seven of our leadership series, we focus on communication with our guests: Dr. Jim Finch, Superintendent at Monroe County Schools (GA) and Dr. Curt Miller, Athletic Director at Oconee County High School (GA).
In part six of our leadership series, we focus on building and maintaining relationships with ours guests: Dr. Octavius Mulligan, Dean of the College of Education at Piedmount University; Kelli Smith, District Athletic Director at Henry County Schools (GA) and Cleve Edwards, Athletic Director at Colquitt County High School (GA).
As we continue our leadership series, we focus on responsibility with two new guest: Dr. Mekia Troy, Athletic Director at Creekside High School (GA) and Dr. Leslie Hazle Bussey, Executive Director of The Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI). We talk about taking responsibility as a leader and creating a climate that encourages others to take responsibility.
As we continue our leadership series this week we have two returning guests: Dr. Ahmand Tinker, Principal at Maggie Brown Middle School (GA) and Dr. Josh Lowe, Principal at Forsyth Central High School (GA). Today's topic focuses on investment and getting buy-in from those you are leading.
We continue our leadership series this week with Don Baker, District Athletic Director of Cobb County Schools (GA) and Dr. Janet Goodman, Superintendent of Appling County (GA) Schools. Both discuss the importance of adaptablility as a leader.
We continue our leadership series with two more superintendents, Dr. Virgil Cole, Superintendent of Morgan County (GA) Schools and Dr. Sean Kelly, Superintendent of Wayne County (GA) Schools. Both discuss how they set the tone in their organizations and offer insight into their leadership style and philosophy.
We begin our leadership series with two superintendents, Dr. Travis Thomas, Pickens County (GA) and Dr. Rob Brown, Lumpkin County (GA). Both discuss the process that they used to create thier vision as a leader and also how they balance both realistic and high standards for that vision.
In this week's episode we talk toLevi Nelson who is former Head Football Coach in Wisconsin. Our winning keys this week focus on how football has changed over hte last five years and we wrap up the show discussing the future of the Podcast.
In this week's episode we talk to Lamarr Glenn, District AD, Fulton County (GA). Chris also offers his winning keys about know your players’ skill sets and dealing with a sudden change play
In this week's episode we talk to Andy Dorsey, Athletic Director at East Paulding High School. Chris also offers tips team building and 2 minute offense.
In this week's episode we talk to Jason Glenn, District AD Willis ISD (TX). Chris also offers tips for playing faster and 3rd and medium situations.
In this episode we talk to John Reid, head football coach at Rome High School about the start of his season. Chris also offers tips for special teams and we discuss whether or not you should go for it on 4th down.
Flatt finally returns from his summer hiatus and we offer our seven keys to a successful season.
This week we talk to one of the most successfull high school coaches in Georgia high school football history in Jeff Herron.
In this episode we talk to Dewayne Alexnader, Head Football Coach at Tennessee Tech. Chris also offers some tips for communicating with parents.
This summer we are going to look back at some of our favorite episdoes from the beginning of our podcast. Chad picks his top 5 and we play them over the summer...this week, we have #1, our interview with Bob Ladoceur.
This summer we are going to look back at some of our favorite episdoes from the beginning of our podcast. Chad picks his top 5 and we play them over the summer...this week, we have #2, our interview with Gary Rankin.
This summer we are going to look back at some of our favorite episdoes from the beginning of our podcast. Chad picks his top 5 and we play them over the summer...this week, we have #3, our interview with Gene Durden.
This summer we are going to look back at some of our favorite episdoes from the beginning of our podcast. Chad picks his top 5 and we play them over the summer...this week, we have #4, our interview with Tony DeMeo.
This summer we are going to look back at some of our favorite episdoes from over the years. This episdoe focuses on episode 36 with Bill Curry.
In this episode we talk to Marquis Westbrook, new head coach at Peach County (GA). Coach Westbrook was previously the Head Coach at Warner Robbins and has coached in four consecutive state championship games. Chris also concludes his list of "things I wish I knew at the start" and we wrap up the show talking about our favorite/best baseball players.
In this espisode we talk to David Boyd, long time basketball coach in the state of Georgia. During his tenure he amassed over 600 wins and 6 state championships. Chris also continues his list of "things I wish I knew at the start" and we wrap up the show talking about some famous people with the first name John.
This week talk with Dub Maddox, QB/OC Union (OK). Chris also offers his winning keys on "things I wish I knew at the start". We conclude by discussing the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame canditates for this year.
This week we conclude our Defensive Coordinator school with Jeremy Conley, DC Iowa Central Community College. Chris also offers his winning keys on "things I wish I knew at the start". And in honor of Flatt watching the Coronation this week we talk about our favorite "kings"
This week we continue our Defensive Coordinator school with Ty Gower who has been a Defensive Coordinator in Texas and Oklahoma. Chris also offers his winning keys on Career Advancement Keys and we wrap up the show with our top five dual sport athletes.
This week we continue our Defensive Coordinator school with Scott Goolsby, Defensive Coordinator at the Auburn High Shoool (AL). Chris also offers his winning keys on self-reflection. In honor of Coach Goolsby we wrap up the show with our top five Auburn athletes.
This week we continue our Defensive Coordinator school with Adam Harvey, Defensive Coordinator at the Clemens High Shoool (TX). Chris also offers his winning keys, focusing on successful leadership traits. We wrap up the show with our final five which is out top five 80's musicians.
This week we start our Defensive Coordinator school with Nate Masters, Defensive Coordinator at the University of West Georgia. Chris also offers his winning keys, focusing on 3rd and 4th downs. We wrap up the show with our final five which was a fan request this week: Top 5 wrestlers of all time.
This week we talk to two more successful offensive coordinators, Matt Leonard, OC Hutto (TX) & Tyler Schneider, OC Bixby (OK). Chris also disuccess keys to conducting a successful interview and we wrap the show up by discussing our spring break plans.
This week we talk to two more successful offensive coordinators, Luke Casey from DeMatha Catholic (MD) & Trenton Fields, Danville (KY). Chris also disuccess some toughness in his winning keys this week and we wrap the show up by discussing ourleast favorite professional athletes.
This week we talk to two successful offensive coordinators, Steve Rapp from Wise High School (MD) & Mike Gregory from IMG Academy (FL). Chris also disuccess some tips on coaching etiquitte and we wrap the show up by discussing our final four picks.
Today we talked to Jason Mohns who after a very successful high school career at Saguaro High School (AZ) including 7 state championships made the jump to college coaching and is the new TE coach at Arizona State. Chris also offers his keys to maximizing your meetings and Chad somehow manages to make a large protion of the episode about Chuck Norris.
Today we talked to Jason Mohns who after a very successful high school career at Saguaro High School (AZ) including 7 state championships made the jump to college coaching and is the new TE coach at Arizona State. Chris also offers his keys to maximizing your meetings and Chad somehow manages to make a large protion of teh episode about Chuck Norris.
Today we talk to two current offensive coordinators Jay Wilkinson Fayetteville High School (AR) & Mike Peck, Burley High School (ID). Chris also offers some advice for being a good head coach and we wrap it up with our favorite sports movies of all time.
We continue our OC school with 9 time state champion coach Kevin Kelley. Coach Kelley is best known as the guy who doesn't punt, but there is much more to him than that. Chris also offers a few tips for picking referneces when you are intervewing and Chad has his opinions about what we should all give up for lent.
In part 2 of our Offensive Coordinator school we talk to long time college OC Noel Mazzone. Coach Mazzone has over 20 years of experience calling plays at the college and professional level. Including stops at Texas A&M, Arizona, Ole Miss, and UCLA. We also have our five tips for aspiring head coaches and finally our salute to presidents day with our list of our favorite/best presidents.
We are starting a new series called "Offensive Coordinator School" where we will talk to OC's about what they do that makes them successful. We also have a segment about the answering interview questions and tips for helping you excel in an interview. And of course we have to talk about the best Super Bowl's to ever be played... in our opinion.
It's day 1 of the Atlanta Glazier Clinic. We all have stories from the clinics, here are some of ours. Enjoy
In this episode we talk to Coach Boone Williams, the Head Football Coach at the reigning 6A Georgia State Champions.
In this episode we talk to Andy Urban, Athletic Director at the very successful Hoover High School in Alabama. COach Urban talks about hiring, developing, and retaining quality coaches.
In this episode we talk to Kenny Simpson, Head Football Coach At Southiside High School (AR). Coach Simpson talks about his Gun-T offense as well as his upcoming Atlanta clinic.
In this episode we talk to Tre Lamb, Head Football Coach at Garner Webb University. He discusses his offensive strategies to running plays fast as well as navigating the ever changing world of college recruiting.
In out last episode of 2022 we talk to Joe Stokowski, Defensive Coordinator and Strength Coach at Jackson High School. Coach Stokowski talks about his approach to the weight room and the advantages that it brings to Jackson.
In this episode we talk to Craig Bennett, Head Football Coach at Cambridge High School (GA). In particular we focus on his longevity at the school and what he attributes to his success.
In this episode, we talk to Coach Tom Causey who recently finished his first season as a head coach in Georgia. Coach Causey came to Georgia after a successful career in Alabama at Pelham High School and Demopolis where he won a state Championship. We talk Georgia v. Alabama, Practice, and Offense.
In this episode ewe talk to Bobby Lamb, Head Football Coach at Anderson University in South Carolina. This is Coach Lamb's second venture at starting a college program form the ground up after doing the same thing at Mercer.
In this episode we talk with Vinny Slyvestri, Special Teams coach at Milton High School (GA) about their metric system for evaluating special teams and various ways they try to get an edge over their opponents on Special Teams.
In this episode, we talk to Brandon Evans, Assistant Football Coach at Brooks County High School (GA) about several different ways he helps his team be successful. From different ways to use Hudl to advantages they try to gain on Special Teams and Defense.
This episode focuses on five areas from a Special Teams perspective, specifically the Kickoff and Kickoff Return teams, to help you win games on Friday night
This episode focuses on five areas from a Special Teams perspective, specifically the Punt and Punt Return teams, to help you win games on Friday night
This episode focuses on five areas from a defensive perspective to help you win games on Friday night
In this episode we focus on what makes a successful game plan. Everybody has a plan for practice, but sometimes we forget to plan out the game day procedures. This episode focus on creating a successful gameday plan.
In this crossover episode with our Parker Resources Georgia Football show, Coach Parker interviews Coach Dean Fabrizio, Head Football Coach at Lee County (GA).
In this crossover episode with our Parker Resources Georgia Football show, Coach Parker interviews Coach Joey King, Head Football Coach at Carrollton (GA).
In this crossover episode with our Parker Resources Georgia Football show, Coach Parker interviews Coach Eric Parker, Head Football Coach at Burke County (GA).
In this crossover episode with our Parker Resources Georgia Football show, Coach Parker interviews Coach Clay Stephenson, Head Football Coach at Calhoun (GA).
In this crossover episode with our Parker Resources Georgia Football show, Coach Parker interviews Coach Darren Myles, Head Football Coach at Carver-Atlanta (GA).
In this crossover episode with our Parker Resources Georgia Football show, Coach Parker interviews Coach Rocky Hidalgo, Head Football Coach at Glynn Academy (GA).
We are continuing our series and shift to some of the best baseball coaches around and what they think that football coaches can learn from baseball coaches. On today's episode we have Jeff Brown, Head Baseball Coach at Woodstock High School (GA), Adam Williams, Head Baseball Coach at Pickens High School (GA), and Wes Brooks, Head Baseball Coach at Oxford High School (AL).
On today's episode we talk to Clay Crump, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Alpharetta High School (GA), and George Washington, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Pebblebrook High School (GA).
We are starting a new series that will highlight some of the best basketball coaches around and what they think that football coaches can learn from basketball coaches. On today's episode we have Clay Crump, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Alpharetta High School (GA), Brandon Thomas, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Pickens High School (GA), and Antonio Wade, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Forsyth Central High School (GA).
If this episode we wrap up out 10 Tips to Win Football Games series by talking about everyone's least favorite topic "Evaluation"
In this episode we focus on toughness, how are you going to respond when things aren't going your way.
In this episode we talk about the importance of communication in regards to creating a successful program.
In this episode we discuss the belief that you should only focus on the things that you have control of as a coach. Don't lose sight of your mission by focusing on things that are out of your control.
In this episode we talk about not coaching scared, being confident and not being afraid to make mistakes.
In this episode we talk about playing faster, and this doesn't mean tempo. How fast can your players understand what they are responsible for on the play that you called.
In this episode we talk about the obvious task of winning on 3rd and 4th downs. More importantly we offer some tips of ways to help you win these crucial downs
This is episode two of our "10 Tips to Win Football Games". In this episode we talk about the importance of having an on field accountability system.
This is the start of a new series "10 Tips to Help Win Football Games". This week's tip focuses on charting efficiency, we discuss what we we believe made a play "Efficient" Some times 1 yard is efficient and some times 13 isn't and every play is different.
In this episode we talk to Sam Crenshaw who has bee covering high school football for close to 30 years about some of the greatest teams, people and individual performances that he has seen. We also discuss what has been our favorite parts of the first 100 episodes and what is coming in the future
In this episode we talk to Bryan Till, Head Football Coach at Richmond Senior High School (NC) and Garrett Buschjost, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Jefferson City High School (MZ) about their offseason training plans.
In this episode we talk to Kyle Keese from Denton Guyer High School (TX), Kyle DeMus form Du-Pec High School (IL), and Aaron King Cape Central High School (MZ) about how they approach off season training,
In this episode we talk to Josh Ross, formerly the strength and conditioning coach at Carter High School (TN) and Tony Lezotte, strength and conditioning coach at Richmond Hill (GA).
In this episode we talk to four strength and conditioning specialist abt how they get the most out of their athletes in the off season. We are joined by Kevin Swift, Retired Head Football Coach at Gold Beach High School (OR), Cody Hughes, Director of Performance at Madison Academy (AL), Brandon Herring, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Hewitt-Trussville High School (AL), and Jason Wicker, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Ware County High School (GA)
In this episode we talk to Josh Niblett, Head football Coach at Gainesville High School. Coach Niblett has spent the last 22 years as a head coach in Alabama, most recently at Hoover High School. He has compiled a 236-58 record and has won 7 State Championships.
In this episode we talk to the Brooks County Coaching Staff about their tremendous year that culminated in a state championship.
This episode is the culminations of our Head Coach Academy for this year. We talk with two high school principals, Dr. Josh Lowe of Forsyth Central High School and Chris Wallace of Pickens High School, that have both hired new coaches recently. They discussed what they are looking for when hiring and offer some tips that can help you separate yourself from others.
In this episode we wrap up our Head Coach Academy by discussing keys to coaching success. We are joined by guest Mark Freeman, Head Football Coach at Thompson (AL) and Athletic Director Tony Wolfe from Buford (GA).
In this episode we talk to Ed Dudley, Head Football Coach at Winder-Barrow (GA) and Dr. Jim Wright AD at South Huntington (NY). We discuss key points of evaluating not only yourself as a head coach, but also assistant coaches and players. we also cover important points about implementing what you find while evaluating.
In this episode we are joined by Kandice Mitchell, Assistant Director of Athletics of Atlanta Public Schools and Kenny Simpson Head Football Coach at Searcy (AR). We cover topics including communicating with players as well as Assistant Coaches, Parents and Administration.
In this episode we talk with Paul Standard, Head Football Coach at Gilmer High School (GA) and Brian Nix, Defensive Coordinator at Alcoa High School (TN). We discuss the keys to planning and efficient and effective practice schedule as well as topics from quality of reps vs quantity and finally the importance of sub varsity groups.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Curt Miller, AD at Oconee County High School (GA) and Kelli Smith, Henry County (GA) Schools District Athletic Coordinator, about what it takes to be successful when it comes to dealing with Parents, Administration, as well as other sports.
In this episode we tackle organizing and developing your coaching staff. We are joined by Grant Myers, Head Football Coach at Pickens High School (GA). We discuss aspects from how to determine roles for coaches as well as the topic of what is the responsibility of a Head Coach to help assistants grow into better coaches
In this episode we talk with Gene Durden, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Buford (GA), about player development and organization when it comes to developing your program. Topics covered include strength and conditioning, creating policies and procedures, as well as team building activities and the use of Social Media as a positive in your program.
In this episode we discuss the many different aspects of what it takes to be a head coach. With special guest Doug Killgore, who is a retired AD and School Administrator who works with the NIAAA to help train AD's and Coaches' around the country, we lay the groundwork for the many aspects of becoming a head coach that most people fail to realize until they get the job.
In the second part of our ten part Head Coach Academy we talked about building an effective resume as well as the interview process. We are joined by Ahmand Tinker who is a long time coach and current principal at Maggie Brown Middle School (GA) and Trevor Williams who is the Head Football Coach at Creekview High School (GA). We discuss important factors from making your resume stand out to how to conduct yourself through out the interview process.
In this episode we replay part one of our ten part Head Coach Academy series. 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 continue our talk with Dana Arthur, Special Teams Coach at Kennesaw Mountain High School (GA) and Bo Page, Special Teams Coach at Creekview High School (GA). We discuss Extra Point and Kick block as well as In game adjustments and Scouting.
In this episode we talk to Dana Arthur, Special Teams Coach at Kennesaw Mountain High School (GA) and Bo Page, Special Teams Coach at Creekview High School (GA). We discuss Punt, Punt Return, Kickoff and Kickoff Return.
In this episode we talk to four head coaches about how they handle their teams during halftime. Bob Swank, Chamblee (GA), Tucker Pruitt, Fitzgerald (GA), Cody Spegal, Winfield (MZ), and Eric Bendig, Phillip Simmons (SC).
In this episode we talk to Clay Stevenson, Head Football Coach at Calhoun High School and Casey Smith, Head Football Coach at Union Grove High School about how they work situational football in to their practices.
In this episode we talk to Matt Lezotte, Head Football Coach at Richmond Hill High School and Coleman Joiner, Head Football Coach at Whitfield Academy about some of the early season issues that teams run into, from handling non regions games to coming off a tough win or loss.
In this episode we talk about some ways to adjust your in season practices to break up the monotony and add some fun for the players
In this episode we interview three 3A head coaches from around the state. Travis Noland, Head Football coach at Oconee County High School, Eric Parker, Head Football coach at Burke County High School, and David Bishop, Head Football coach at North Hall High School
In this episode we interview three 4A head coaches from around the state. Jamie Abrams, Head Football coach at Cedartown High School, Tanner Glisson, Head Football coach at Troup High School, and Tyler Aurandt, Head Football coach at North Oconee High School
In this episode we interview three 5A head coaches from around the state. Clay Stevenson, Head Football coach at Calhoun High School, Jason Strickland, Head Football coach at Ware County High School, and Rusty Easom, Head Football coach at Griffin High School
In this episode we interview three 6A head coaches from around the state. Brett Sloan, Head Football coach at Kell High School, Chad Alligood, Head Football coach at Northside High School, and Daniel Williams, Head Football coach at Langston Hughes High School
In this episode we interview three 7A head coaches from around the state. Adam Carter of the defending State Champion Grayson Rams, Jamey Dubose who is starting his second year as a head coach in Georgia at Lowndes High School after a long career in Alabama, and Chris Prewett who is starting his second year as the Head Coach at Roswell High School.
In this episode we continue our talk with Tobais Jacobi, the strength and conditioning coach at Strong Rock Christian (GA) and Stan Lutrell, strength and conditioning coach and head football coach at Hebron Christian (GA). This episode focuses on summer training and transitioning into in season work outs.
In this episode we talk to Tobais Jacobi, the strength and conditioning coach at Strong Rock Christian (GA) and Stan Lutrell, strength and conditioning coach and head football coach at Hebron Christian (GA). We discuss the most important tangible and intangible traits that they try to get their athletes to achieve in the weight room.
In this episode we continue or talk with Adam Wharton, Pickens High School (GA) and Matt Ely, Mount Paran Christian School (GA). They discuss how they plan for summer workouts as well as how they transition through different phases of the season.
In this episode we talk to two well respected strength coordinators in Adam Wharton, Pickens High School (GA) and Matt Ely, Mount Paran Christian School (GA). They each talk about what they believe are the key attributes to being successful not only in the weight room but also translating that success onto the playing field.
In this episode we invite a member of the dark side to talk about things that officials want coaches to know. Greg Norton has been officiating Basketball and Football for over 37 years and talks about what a new coach or someone who has been at it for years needs to know about interacting with officials both on and off the field.
In this episode we continue our discussion about spring practice with some slight changes that focus on the carry over into summer. Our two guest are Jason Nash, Head Football Coach at South Paulding High School (GA) and Greg Jones, Head Football Coach at Liberty North High School (MO)
In this episode we talk more about getting ready for Spring Practice. We have two first time head coaches and former players of ours join us in Grant Myers, Head Football Coach at Pickens High School (GA) and Julian Washington, Head Football Coach at Arabia Mountain High School (GA). We discuss topics revolving around structuring practices in the spring as well as some key points . and focuses as you progress through the football calendar.
In this episode we focus on getting ready for spring practice and what are some goals you should have for your team. We brought in some great guest in Travis Mozingo who is the head football coach at Christian Academy of Knoxville (TN). Nick Condutti who is the head football coach of Fulshear High School (TX) and Coach Thomas MacPherson who is the head football coach at Orange Park High School (FL).
In this episode we talk to Kelli Smith, District Athletic Director for Henry County (GA) and Travis Smith, Athletic Director at Douglas County High School (GA). We cover topics centered around game day operations as well as branding your department and ways to promote your programs
In this episode we talk to a very well respected AD in Dr. Chris Hobbs of The Kings Academy (FL). We discuss topics such as fundraising, how to increase gate receipts and ways to increase participation in booster clubs.
In this episode we talk to some of our favorite AD's in Jim Wright of South Huntington (NY), Doug Kilgore a retired AD from Arkansas and Curt Miller of Oconee High School. The topics discussed center around legal issues that may arise as an AD including Title IX, State Requirements and Safety Regulations as well as Facility Usage.
In this episode we talk to three of the best in the business when it comes to Athletic Directors. Curt Miller of Oconee County High School (GA), Steve Craft, District Athletic Director for Fulton County (GA), and Nathan Turner, District Athletic Director for Forsyth County (GA). We cover topics ranging from what traits AD's are looking for in a Head Coach to what to do to retain quality coaches and help those who are struggling.
In this episode we talk to Jake Timmerman, Offensive Line coach at Grayson High School (GA) and a returning guest Ty Maxwell, Offensive Line Coach at Rabun County (GA). We talk about different Pass Protections techniques as well as drills that can help you implement these techniques.
In this episode we are joined by Nate Baker the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at Savannah State as well as Brain Gossett the Offensive Line Coach at Alcoa High School (TN). This episode focuses on the Gap schemes in particular Power and Counter, both coaches discuss technique and coaching points that are keys to success.
In this episode we talk to three proven OL coaches, Nick Codutti OL coach and Offensive Coordinator at Tomball High School (TX), Brian Gossett, OL Coach at Alcoa High School (TN) and Ty Maxwell OL Coach at Rabun County High School (GA). We discuss Outside Zone techniques including drills and well as pin and pull and RPO/Play action that can be run off of it.
In this episode we talk to Bryant Appling, Head Football Coach at Buford High School (GA). Coach Appling led the Wolves to the AAAAAA state championship for the second consecutive season. we discuss the uniqueness of the the 2020 season and how his team was able to stay in track and ultimately climb the mountain to the championship.
In the second episode of our Champions series we talk to Marquis Westbrook, Head Football Coach at Warner Robins (GA) whose team recently won the AAAAA state championship. He talks about his experiences over the last four years of making to the finals every year and what they did to get to the top.
In our first episode of 2021 we are starting a new series talking to State Champion winning coaches. In this episode we talk with Adam Carter who is the Head Football Coach at Grayson High School (GA) who recently won the AAAAAAA state Championship. Coach Carter talks about what he believe made the difference with this team and what pushed them to excel. He also discusses some struggles that his program faced this year on their march to the top and offers some very solid advice to anyone aspiring to become a head coach.
In this episode we wrap up our Head Coach Academy by discussing keys to coaching success. We are joined by guest Mark Freeman, Head Football Coach at Thompson (AL) and Athletic Director Tony Wolfe from Buford (GA).
In this episode we talk to Ed Dudley, Head Football Coach at Winder-Barrow (GA) and Dr. Jim Wright AD at South Huntington (NY). We discuss key points of evaluating not only yourself as a head coach, but also assistant coaches and players. we also cover important points about implementing what you find while evaluating.
In this episode we are joined by Kandice Mitchell, Assistant Director of Athletics of Atlanta Public Schools and Kenny Simpson Head Football Coach at Searcy (AR). We cover topics including communicating with players as well as Assistant Coaches, Parents and Administration.
In this episode we talk with Paul Standard, Head Football Coach at St. Pius (GA) and Brian Nix, Defensive Coordinator at Alcoa High School (TN). We discuss the keys to planning and efficient and effective practice schedule as well as topics from quality of reps vs quantity and finally the importance of sub varsity groups.
In this episode we talk with Dr. Curt Miller, AD at Oconee County High School (GA) and Kelli Smith, Henry County (GA) Schools District Athletic Coordinator, about what it takes to be successful when it comes to dealing with Parents, Administration, as well as other sports.
In this episode we tackle organizing and developing your coaching staff. We are joined by Grant Myers, Defensive Coordinator at Pickens High School (GA) and Aspiring Head Coach. We discuss aspects from how to determine roles for coaches as well as the topic of what is the responsibility of a Head Coach to help assistants grow into better coaches
In this episode we talk with Gene Durden, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Buford (GA), about player development and organization when it comes to developing your program. Topics covered include strength and conditioning, creating policies and procedures, as well as team building activities and the use of Social Media as a positive in your program.
In this episode we discuss the many different aspects of what it takes to be a head coach. With special guest Doug Killgore, who is a retired AD and School Administrator who works with the NIAAA to help train AD's and Coaches' around the country, we lay the groundwork for the many aspects of becoming a head coach that most people fail to realize until they get the job.
In the second part of our ten part Head Coach Academy we talk about building an effective resume as well as the interview process. We are joined by Ahmand Tinker who is a long time coach and current principal at Maggie Brown Middle School (GA) and Trevor Williams who is the Head Football Coach at Creekview High School (GA). We discuss important factors from making your resume stand out to how to conduct yourself through out the interview process.
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.
In this episode we talk to Eric Bendig, Head Football Coach, Philip Simmons (SC) and Broc Kundert, Head Football Coach, Aquin Catholic (IL) about In Season Recruiting. From tendencies to coaching assignments we try to cover every aspect of in season recruit from an offensive, defensive, and special teams perspective.
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.
In this episode we talk to three defensive coaches in Grant Myers who is currently the Defensive Coordinator at Pickens High School, Nick Davis who is the Head Coach at Fayette County High School, and Muhammad Abdellatif who is the Defensive Coordinator at Kennesaw Mountain High School. We talk about Linebacker play from three different perspectives, 3-3, 4-3, and 3-4 including practice and playing styles.
In this episode we talk to Coach Bob Ladoceur the former De La Salle Football coach and owner of a 399-25 career record including a national record 151 games in a row form 1992 - 2004. He talks about how the culture of the program began and how they developed into the national power that it is today.
In this episode we talk with Offensive Line coaches Ty Maxwell and Sam Wigington. Each talk about their transition from under center play into the gun as well as coaching points on zone, gap and pass protection.
In this episode we go a little off track and talk to Todd Holcomb who started as a sports writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering high school sports. Todd talks about how high school football has evolved over the 20+ years he has been covering it. He also talks about creating the Georgia High School Football Daily Newsletter and building up 22,000+ subscribers as well as the creation of the Georgia High School Football Historians Association with Loren Maxwell.
In this episode we talk to Christian Ozolins who is the Head Football coach at Buffalo State University. He talks about his progression through the coaching ranks including stops at Maryville and Methodist before moving on to Buffalo State and becoming a Head Coach.
In this episode we talk to Marco Regalado who has become a Twitter and Tik Tok coaching legend over the past few months with his impersonations of coaches. We talk to him about where the ideas for his videos come form as well as what it is like being an assistant coach in Texas and what he thinks some older coaches should know about the next generation of coaches.
In this episode we talk to Bobby Lamb who is currently an Offensive Analyst at the University of Louisiana. Prior to that he was the Head Coach at Mercer and Furman. Coach Lamb has a unique experience only working at three schools in thirty years of coaching, he also discusses the uniqueness of starting a program from scratch as he did at Mercer and the differences in his experiences.
In this episode we talk to Rocky Hidalgo, Head Football Coach at Glynn Academy. He talks about his time both in and out of metro Atlanta and the many differences. He also talks about his 3-4 defensive philosophy and how it has changed over the years.
In this episode we talk to coach Randy Jackson from North Forney High School in Texas. He discusses his time as a head coach and what he describes as his leadership program which happens to play football.
In this episode we talk to Chris Fore who was a long time head coach in the state of California as well as the owner of www.eightlaces.org, a consulting website. Coach Fore talks about his time as a head coach and his transition into administration as well as his time as an expert witness in numerous trials.
In this episode we talk to Coach Kenny Simpson, the head football coach at Southside High School in Arkansas. We talk about his Gun Wing-T offense and how he has evolved as a coach
In this episode we talk to Tony DeMeo who was a long time assistant and head coach at numerous colleges. He talks about how his offensive philosophy evolved form the wishbone to the Triple Gun as well as its effectiveness in today's game.
In this episode we talk to Tennessee Titans legend Kevin Dyson, he talked about both his time in the NFL as well as his transition to a high school coach and eventually into administration.
IN this episode we talk with Chuck Box who is the Head Baseball coach at Hartfield Academy. Coach Box has coached in both the high school an college ranks accumulating over 600 wins and 6 state championships in his career.
In this episode we talk to Shaun Hayes the Head football coach at Maryville College, Coach Hayes has a unique journey spending all of his time as a player and coach at the same school. He discusses his leadership style and what has make him successful at his alma mater.
In this episode we calk to Coach Nick Davis who is the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He talks about his experience and moving up the ranks as a college coach.
In this episode we talk to Zack Morrison the Head Football Coach at Shorter University about his time in the college ranks and his transition from High School to College.
In this episode we talk to Clark Atlanta University Head Football Coach Tim Bowens, he talks about his time as an assistant coach at various other colleges and his transition into his current role as a head coach
In this episode we discuss know when the timing is right to leave a place and what it takes to get a second head coaching position.
In this episode we talk to Rico Zackery who is the Defensive Line coach at Kennesaw State University. He discusses his time as a high school head coach and transitioning to the next level.
In this episode we talk to Sharman White. Coach White has won 8 state championships in Georgia (7 at Miller Grove in 8 season, and last year at Pace Academy). He spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Georgia State University and is also the Head Coach of the U16 USA Men's Basketball National Team.
In this episode we talk with Gene Durden who is the Head Girls Basketball coach at Buford High School about building and maintaining a culture at your school. He has compiled 841 wins in 32 years and 7 State Championships.
In this episode we discuss Building in Winning Culture with Coach Greg Jones of Liberty North High School in Liberty Missouri. Coach Jones offers his advise on aspects from Player and Staff Development to the importance of Sub Varsity programs.
In this episode we talk with the most successful coach in Tennessee High School Football history with a record of 428-75 and 16 State Championships. Coach Rankin discusses what he believes are the keys to success and how he has implemented his system at different places over the years.
In this episode Coach Mangus talks about his experience from D3 to his days in the SEC at South Carolina and into his XFL experience. He gives some great insight into what he thinks it takes to be a good play caller and even talks about his experience of working with Coach Steve Spurrier.
In this episode we talk to Rusty Wright who is the Head Football Coach at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Coach Wright just completed his first season as the head coach and discusses his path to get to where he is and offers advice for anyone looking to advance in their field
In this episode we discuss building a winning culture with Coach Hal Lamb, longtime head coach at Calhoun High School in Georgia. Coach Lamb's record at Calhoun was an impressive 233-37, including 3 state championships and 18 region championships. During his time at Calhoun his teams won a state record 118 region games in a row.
In this episode we discuss many topics from College Recruiting to the Minority Coaches Association of Georgia. Special guest Ahmand Tinker who is a former AD and Head Football Coach, the owner of FRE Sports and Recruiting Expo, Executive Director of the Minority Coaches Association of Georgia, Football Director of the Rising Seniors game
In this episode we discuss situational football with special guest Lane Powell. Coach Powell is the Special Teams Coordinator at Alcorn State University.
In this episode we wrap up our discussion on how the COVID - 19 pandemic is affecting high school sports as well as leadership and the future of high school athletics. Special guest Ed Shaddix, Director of Athletics for Gwinnett County
In this episode we discuss how the COVID - 19 pandemic is affecting high school sports as well as leadership and the future of high school athletics. Special guest Curt Miller Henry COunty Athletic Director and a board member of the Georgia High School Athletics Association
In this episode we discuss how the COVID - 19 pandemic is affecting high school sports as well as leadership and the future of high school athletics. Special guest Jasper Jewell Atlanta Public Schools Director of Athletics and the President of the Georgia Athletic Directors Association.
In this episode we discuss how the COVID - 19 pandemic is affecting high school sports as well as leadership and the future of high school athletics. Special guest Tonya Sebring Cherokee County Athletic Director
In this episode we discuss how the COVID - 19 pandemic is affecting high school sports as well as leadership and the future of high school athletics. Special guest Steven Craft, Fulton County Athletic Director