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How to Become a Head Coach – Thom McDaniels, Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach

From our archives, we revisit a conversation with Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Famer Thom McDaniels, who continues to work hard to educate future coaches on what it takes to be successful.

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Determining Areas of Improvement

Chris Softley, Dan Carrel, Grant Caserta, and Brett Arkelian discuss how they prioritize areas for improvement and the comprehensive approaches involved when analyzing various factors.

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Looking Back to Move Forward

Levi Nelson, Pete Shinnick, and Randy Jackson share tips for an effective season wrap-up that can make a significant difference in a team’s success and serve as a valuable learning experience for both coaches and players.

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Postseason Evaluation and Evolution of Defense

Eric Kasperowicz, Jason Bornn, John Rice, and Dante Bartee look at their data, determine what went well and what needs improvement, analyze personnel, and plan for research and development to evolve their defense.

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Preserving Success While Innovating Your Offense

Kyle Ohradzansky, Steven Ciocci, and Kyle Segler share their approaches to offseason study that lead to strong and resilient teams capable of adapting to the evolving landscape of our game.

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Running a Pro-Tempo Style Offense – Eliah Drinkwitz, Head Coach, University of Missouri

In this episode from our archives, Eli Drinkwitz, head coach at the University of Missouri, shares how he implements a pro-tempo style of offense to attack opposing defenses.

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Learn About Your Team Through Player Self-Evaluations

In this episode from our archives, Coach Keith Grabowski shares all the questions and survey items that have benefitted his teams plus the significance of player self-evaluations and the impact they have on a team’s development.

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Playoff Preparation: A Heightened Level of Consistency

Eric Marty, Scotty Walden, and Mike Elder, three playoff-experienced coaches, teach the importance of maintaining consistency while preparing for crucial postseason moments.

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Being Thorough in Breakdowns in the Postseason

Morgan Scalley and Mike Judy emphasize the importance of self-scouting and staying true to your team’s identity while also being mindful of your opponent’s tendencies.

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Getting a True Picture of the Season on Offense and Defense

Branden Jakubcin, Shane Dierking, and Jay Wilkinson reveal the methods they employ to evaluate their units, make data-driven adjustments, and turn those adjustments into actionable items both coaches and players can take ownership of.

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