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The Annual Plan – Brad Zelenovich, Head Coach, Southeast Polk High School (IA)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Brad Zelenovich emphasizes the importance of investing time and effort into developing not just good football players, but good people. By fostering open and honest communication and creating a supportive environment, he demonstrates a commitment to the holistic growth of his athletes.

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Culture OS – Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine High School (IN)

In this installment of our Culture OS series, Kyle Ralph discusses with guest host Rob Pomazak the key elements of building a successful football program and creating a winning culture.

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Leveraging the Quarterback in the Run Game – Patrick Rotchford, Offensive Coordinator, SUNY Cortland

In this episode, Patrick Rotchford takes us through the process for how D3 National Champion SUNY Cortland thinks about the QB run game, as well as their use of offset gun to make the QB a dual threat.

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Field Work & Prep for Contact – Scott Leech, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Rhode Island

In this episode, Scott Leech shares an approach for a well-rounded training program that includes field work, competitive drills, and prep for contact that fully prepares players for the demands of the game.

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#1 Red Zone Offense Keys to Success – Ryan Larsen, Head Coach, Carnegie Mellon University

In this segment from the 2024 D3 Top 25 Clinic, Ryan Larsen shares the way the Tartans plan and practice their Red Zone offense. His template for excelling in this area of offense is one that can be utilized at all levels.

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Culture OS – Matt Drinkall, Offensive Line Coach, Army West Point

In this first episode of Culture OS, guest hosted by Rob Pomazak, Army Offensive Line Coach Matt Drinkall shares insights drawn from his extensive coaching career and offers valuable leadership and program development lessons.

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Adding Value to the Program – Jevaughn Codlin, Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, West Virginia

In this episode, Jevaughn Codlin shares how he adds value to the program, serving on the frontlines of recruiting, in the building, and on the practice field. Coach Codlin offers great reminders for any coach at any stage of his or her career and provides valuable insight for entry-level coaches looking to build their careers.

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The Evolution of Run Fits – Kyle Cogan, Safeties Coach, Benedictine College

In this episode, Kyle Cogan explains the evolution in run fits that addresses the dilemma posed by RPOs, where defenders are required to make split-second decisions between defending the run and covering potential pass options.

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Culture OS – Series Kickoff with Rob Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North High School (IL)

We launch our newest series “Culture OS” with a preview from guest host Rob Pomazak. In this series of episodes, Coach Pomazak will interview coaches from all levels to gain insight into how they build the operating system that runs the culture of their programs.

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The Leadership Ladder: Identifying the Leaders for Next Year’s Team

From the archives, our host Keith Grabowski revisits The Leadership Ladder, first presented at a clinic by Gregg Brandon, then the head coach at Bowling Green State University. It simplifies the levels of leadership and is a helpful tool for your team in the offseason.

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