In this episode of The Passing Lab Podcast, host Josh Herring explores offensive strategies with Brady Walz, the Offensive Coordinator and Receivers Coach at Ankeny High School in Iowa. They discuss the inspiration and application of various passing concepts, particularly the levels concept and vertical passing game. Brady shares his insights on how he developed his offensive philosophy by studying greats like Peyton Manning and Nick Saban and how these strategies have been adapted for high school football, reassuring the audience of their adaptability. They also touch on the importance of making the game simple and executable for players, ensuring maximum effectiveness on the field.
Chapters:
- Introduction to Brady Walz and the topics of the episode
- Brady’s initial inspiration from watching Peyton Manning and Nick Saban
- Developing the Levels Concept
- Applying the levels concept in high school football
- The importance of teaching players the history and rationale behind plays
- Influence of Other Coaches
- Larry Fedora’s interaction with Tom Moore on the simplicity of levels
- Implementing three verticals with play action for QB comfort
- Game Day Preparation and Strategy
- Pre-game routines and keeping the team relaxed and ready
- Importance of having a simple and effective play-calling strategy
- Vertical Passing Game
- Seam reads and middle reads within the vertical passing game
- Integrating vertical concepts seamlessly into the offensive playbook
- Coach Herring’s Winning Edge Takeaways
