The Quick Six: Recent Episodes
Travis McClain
By Coaches. For Coaches. Talking about the game beyond the X's and O's. How the game affects us, our players, our communities, and everything in between.
On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we spend some time catching up with Mississippi State Special Teams Coordinator, Clifton Odom. We talk coaches wives, Rebuilding a program, and share some war stories from the playing field to the sideline.
On this weeks episode of The Quick Six, we discuss the Texas Metroplex's new leading program in North Crowley. We also dive into game day routines and how to manage them for your players, trick plays, identifying football talent at a young age, and can Parker fart on command?
On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we discuss how we've updated our game week planning and processes as we've grown through our career, How Tarleton State University has changed since our time there, and why is Trenton referencing Boyz in the Hood? #QuickSix #BoyzInTheHood #Football #TarletonStateFootball
On this weeks episode, we discuss some unique conversations with parents, the vessel of sports, and share a success story from one of Baylor's most recent walk ons. There might be a small adventure with one of T Mac's little ones.
On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the premiere episode of Hard Knocks with the Chicago Bears, Rookie shows, and NFL Quarterback development. We also share some personal experiences with coaches tiks and coach speak, and celebrate some small victories for both programs and individual kids!
On this weeks episode of the Quick Six. We breakdown some of the experiences being a first year head coach, and working for a first year head coach. We also Dig into relationships within a coaching staf, and revisit NIL and the changing landscape of college sports.
On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, Travis shares about his trip to the annual coaching school hosted by the THSCA. The boys also discuss the scholarship rule change and how it will impact the future of the walk-on in college football. Travis also shares one of this not so greatest moments on the campus on UNC Chapel Hill.
On this weeks episode of The Quick Six we discuss TK's relationship with Tom House and our memories working with him. We also break down Netlix's new show "Receiver", and as always, there's some laughs at TK's expense!
On this weeks episode of The Quick Six we discuss HBO's new series Hardknocks offseason. We also dive into some of our all time memories as play callers, some different pieces of our off season programs, and the dangers of being a Hall of Fame #TwitterCoach.
On this weeks episode of The Quick Six break down one of the most memorable plays of TK's career, and one of the most viral of the last 10 years. We also discuss the value of experienced vs inexperienced players, and we also dive into fostering that player experience within your culture.
On this weeks episode of The Quick Six dive into effective communication leadership as a coach to different players. We also break down the some of the curious decisions made by the NCAA recently, and make sure to revisit the value of running high school track.
On this episode of the Quick Six we catch everybody up on what the heck we've been up to for the last two years! We also touch on the importance of football in today's world, and the difference coaching at different levels in today's game.
On this episode of the Quick Six we revisit our conversation about college realignment and the undiscussed factors. We also dive into the offensive philosophy question, and do you have to only pick one. Lastly, Trenton got to see Greg Kittle's Tight End U live and in action in Nashville, and gives us an inside peak into some of what he saw.
On this episode of the Quick Six we reconnect and explain the extended and abrupt hiatus. We also dive into recruiting in today's game, and the major conference realignment that seems to only be getting started.
On this episode of the Quick Six we review Superbowl LVI, including the halftime show. We dive into the challenges of coaching detail, situational football within a restricted practice structure, the influence of Kaz Kazadi, and how to push high school athletes to get the most out of themselves.
On this episode of the Quick Six TK talk Kyler Murray Arizona Cardinals drama, while Travis shows his true feelings on Kliff Kingsbury. The boys breakdown the cycle of clinic season moods, and what goes into growing and molding a team in the off season!
On this episode of the Quick Six we dive into the ultimate Haiku of situational coaching, share some stories from the past, and when is a young coach ready to create and sell content. Lastly, we breakdown a couple different ways to approach the off season and spring football from a small school and big school standpoint.
On this episode of the Quick Six we reflect on the 2021 season and what we learned. We discuss some of the chess matches that go on leading up to, and during games. Lastly, we talk the future of football. Where TK thinks the game is headed, and if we will see the re emergence of some old philosophies or schemes.
On this episode of the Quick Six we give our official review of Hardknocks Episode 1. Trenton breaks down the sliding scale of Athleticism and conceptual complexity within the Quarterback position, and we take a deeper look into the influences of Tom House and Rob Williams on TK's quarterback coaching background.
On this episode of the Quick Six we introduce the newest additions to our families! We discuss balancing the commitment and hard work with burning a kid out. Lastly, we break down the inter workings of two-a-days and training camp, and take a look behind the curtain of manufactured adversity or tension during the early stages of a season!
On this week's episode of The Quick Six, I sent down solo to break down some major news circling High School Football. We get deep into the Quinn Ewers NIL Situation regarding the Ohio State Commits potential to graduate high school a full year early and report to Columbus in the coming weeks. I also briefly pitch why Baylor University should be at the top of the list when it comes to Collegiate Athletics Realignment.
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On this episode of the Quick Six we break down this past weekends Convention with the Texas High School Coaches Association's annual Coaching School in San Antonio Texas. We break down the value of the event from both the high school and college coaches perspective, and also relive a couple of our most memorable games to coach in.
On this episode of the Quick Six we sit down with the "Duchess of the Dorks" Ashley Pickle of Dave Campbell's Texas Football, to discuss this years magazine, and what it takes to put together the Texas Football Bible, From the Secret of the Cover Shot, to the East Texas Lord of the Rings in Coach Scott Surratt. We also potential new media documentary featuring Desoto High School football, and lastly we get into the value of continuing to allow live streaming in high school sports.
On this episode of the Quick Six we take a trip down memory lane and relive some of our more memorable blow ups from either practice or a game. We also discuss the recent Elite 11 and a little bit of it's history, and where we think it is headed. Lastly we give a our two cents on the recent Name, Image, Likeness ruling in regards to the NCAA.
On this weeks episode of The Quick Six we breakdown Travis' most recent trip to the State 7 on 7 Tournament, and what the environment was like. We also break down the social media debates of the weekend involving Celina High School athletic facilities compared to other states. Trenton shares his thoughts on the week one Marquee matchup this fall between Mater Dei (Cali) and Duncanville (Tx), and we discuss head coaching vacancies across the state as we get closer and closer to August.
The Quick Six has it's first guests as Former North Carolina Quarterback, and current Celina High School Quarterbacks coach, Nathan Elliott joins the conversation. On this episode we discuss Nathan's experiences during recruiting, and some of the things that set him up for success at the next level. We dive into into a little of John Gordon's book "Training Camp, and ask the question, how many consistently elite coaches are there in college football? We also debunk the myth that many young coaches have, that you MUST coach big time college ball to be a big time coach.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss our approach to our current players working with outside coaches. We also talk pro's and con's of the College camp circuit, and what we feel is the most important job of any coach in any sport.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss the the atrocities stemming from the transfer portal, and how it is affecting high school football. We also dive into the difference between a coaches philosophy vs. their identity, and try to figure out who is the greatest college football team of the modern era.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss the hours of being a coach. We also jump into keeping the game fun for this generations kids; some interesting stories from Travis' time at Baylor, and then we have a little fun doing some rankings. Because everybody loves lists.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Spring ball in High School. We also give our Two cents on the Tim Tebow Tight End Experiment, and talk a little bit about who our favorite NFL players were growing up.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss the most important piece of leading a new program. We look at how to cultivate and manage that piece, and where to draw inspiration from.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss the impact of the DK Olympic trial competition. We also swap some stories from the playing days, and spend some time trying to appreciate the greatness of some of the players we've been able to witness in our football lives.
On this episode of the Quick Six we get to know the two guys behind the mics; our football stories. We also take a look at how to manage the modern day multi sport athlete, along with some stories of triumph, and stories of frustration from the recruiting trail.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss everyone's favorite word, culture. We also dive into what we learned from Art Briles, and some professional expectations. What should the mind state of a head coach be, before and after they accept a job?
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss at what moment did you know you could be a great play caller; we take a trip into west Texas football expectations and folktale, and try to pinpoint why Hollywood keeps making movies about Texas High School Football.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss how a growing family impacts a coaches career and decision making; we dive into one of the best stories known about Bill Snyder, and what the impact of allowing home school children to compete on athletic teams of public schools could potentially have on the current state of Texas High School Athletics.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss how coaches and players can both be impacted by social media; Positively or negatively. We share stories from our time coaching at the Division 2 level and whether the size of the town you coach in can impact your experience.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss how we coach kids differently within the same program or team, and look into some recent history to identify how High School Football has evolved in the past 15 years.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss being able to identify "Elite" players, laying a football foundation with your team, and player input in play calling and game plan.
On this episode of the Quick Six we discuss high school football in Texas compared to other states, how the game has football has changed in recent years, the state of 7 on 7 nationally and here in Texas, how facilities impact programs, and trying to figure out if the love of the game still exists.