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Make Parents Your Biggest Allies – JP Nerbun, Coach, Consultant, Author

In this episode, JP Nerbun addresses how coaches can create a more supportive and harmonious environment for both athletes and parents throughout the year.

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Clinic Series: 4 Laws of Learning + Fab 5 of LB Play – William Inge, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Washington

In this segment from the 2023 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Washington Co-DC and Linebackers Coach William Inge shares how coaches can adapt their teaching methods to today’s players, as well as how to embrace technology to capture their attention.

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Nick Saban on Player Development, Discipline, and Maintaining Winning Culture

In this episode, a segment from the 2020 Louisiana Football Coaches Association Virtual Clinic, Nick Saban shares some of his coaching philosophy as it relates to player development, discipline, and maintaining a winning culture.

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Clinic Series: QB Coverage Recognition – Kirk Campbell, QB Coach, Michigan

In this segment from the 2023 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Michigan QB Coach Kirk Campbell emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and making connections. He then delves into the process of quarterback development and coverage recognition, highlighting the pre-snap checklist for coverage identification and the post-snap confirmation process.

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5 Keys for Coaches’ Weight Loss – Erik Korem, Sports Scientist, AIM7

In this episode, Erik Korem gives you five ways to clean up your physical health and maybe even lose some weight. We’ve just come through the stressful period of the season when coaching takes a toll on our bodies, including in the way we recover, get sleep, and prioritize nutrition.

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#1 Defense in College Football and Developing Players off the Field – Jim Catanzaro, Head Coach, Lake Forest College

In this episode, Jim Catanzaro shares what it takes to create a top-ranked defensive unit, both from the player development side on and off the field, as well as how the offense fits into that picture.

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Three Keys to Building a Championship Program – Steve Pyne, Head Coach, Central Catholic High School (OR)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Steve Pyne discusses a different approach to certain areas of his program, including building the culture, developing fundamentals, and playing time, all of which made a difference in propelling the Rams to multiple state championships.

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Design It and Step Back – Kyle Schmitt, Head Coach, Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)

In this episode, Kyle Schmitt emphasizes the importance of looking in the mirror and taking responsibility for coaching decisions, which for Coach Schmitt led to more focus on special teams and game management on the way to back-to-back state championships.

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Game Plan for Your Next Job: Paint a Picture of Success – Chris Fore, Consultant, Eight Laces

In this episode, Chris Fore, former high school coach and current administrator and football consultant, joins us to help develop your game plan for getting your next job, whether that is this year or in future years.

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Energy & Details: Approach to the Season – Scotty Walden, Head Coach, UTEP

Scotty Walden, the new head coach at UTEP, joined us this past summer to take part in our Season series and provide insight into all the different phases of the season. In this episode, we have put together all of Coach Walden’s Season highlights.

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