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Your Players Are Your Best Resume: Why Developing People Matters More Than Stats- Sam Sewell
When a head coach, athletic director, or hiring coordinator asks about your resume, they’re not just asking about your win-loss record. They’re not only looking at your scheme, your game
Becoming the Destination: Turning Around a Program No One Wanted- Josh Lindke
When Josh Lindke took over the football program at Toledo St. Francis de Sales, he didn’t inherit a team — he inherited a cautionary tale. The program hadn’t won a
Why Offensive Linemen Love Keepers—and What That Tells You About Game Planning- Mike LaFleur
In football’s chess match, every position matters—but few plays win over offensive linemen like the keeper. For coaches, that loyalty isn’t just a side note; it’s a game planning clue.
Don’t Just Watch Film—Go Watch Coaches: A Sideline Education in the Game- Lane Kirkland
“Coaching is caught, not just taught.” That’s not just a phrase—it’s a reality many veteran coaches live by. One Missouri staff member drove that point home during a recent Coach
What You Reward Gets Repeated: Rethinking Team Awards and Recognition- Joel Nellis
High school football coaches know this truth: what happens at the banquet echoes long after the final whistle. For many players, the end-of-season awards represent more than just hardware—they define
From the Bottom Up: Ulysses Hall’s Climb from Middle School Football to the FBS
“I love football. I mean, I love it. It’s been good to me.”— Ulysses Hall, 26:53 Ulysses Hall didn’t start his coaching journey with fanfare or connections. He started with
The Case for More: Why Expanding Your Offensive Playbook Can Lead to Greater Success- Caleb Corrill
In an era where “keep it simple” dominates coaching philosophy, some of the most effective offensive minds in football are moving in the opposite direction. The case for expanding your
Chart. Adjust. Win: Building a Defensive Workflow for In-Game Success- Jordan Irsik
In football, the offense doesn’t wait—and neither can your defense. To stay ahead, defensive coordinators must run an in-game workflow that’s fast, adaptable, and precise. At Folsom High School, Defensive
The Next Frontier of Coach-to-Player Communication
Why Texas Just Changed the Game—and What Every Coach Needs to Know Football is evolving—and it’s not just on the field. This season, Texas became the first state to allow
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