Matt Drinkall joins Keith in today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast. Drinkall started as head coach at Kansas Wesleyan in 2014. After his arrival, the team has had great success, winning a school record ten games last year and earning a spot in the NAIA Football Championship Series for the first time since 2002. Drinkall discusses his rocky start with the Coyotes, how his team has fun, and breaks down his offense in the podcast.
Show Notes:
1:10 Drinkall’s start at Kansas Wesleyan
3:50 Balancing fun and hard work
7:07 Defining success and failure outside wins and loses
8:58 How Drinkall prepares incoming freshman
10:21 Why seniors are responsible for creating a legacy
13:11 Breaking down the power spread offense
19:15 Why he keeps a thin playbook
23:31 Focus on being a teacher of the game
27:38 Breaking down the weekly practice schedule
34:10 The benefits of shoulder tackle
40:14 Why the team tackles QB during practice
41:51 The winning edge
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