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Teachable Moments – Chili Davis, Special Teams Coordinator, Florida A&M

In this episode, the next installment in our “Teachable Moments” series, Chili Davis shares how he develops the special teams at FAMU, including his drills and practice methods.

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A Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer – Dan Gonzalez, Football Consultant, Former HS/College Coach

In this episode from our archives, Dan Gonzalez, long-time coach at both the high school and college levels as well as offense consultant, discusses taking a holistic approach to protecting the passer. Every facet of the offensive plan, from protection principles, to route design, to formations should have protection as a key consideration.

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Teachable Moments – Bodie Reeder, Offensive Coordinator, University of Northern Iowa

In this episode, the next installment in our “Teachable Moments” series, Bodie Reeder shares perspective on the importance of happiness while a coach pursues professional goals.

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Coaching the Growth Mindset – Dalton Hilliard, Defensive Backs Coach, UConn

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Dalton Hilliard shares how he implements a growth mindset and builds culture within his position. He also details how he utilizes the classroom, technology, and content to develop leadership, communication, and football intelligence for his players.

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Creating Trust with Drills That Translate to Game Day Success – Juwan Lewis, Running Backs Coach, Alabama State

In this episode, Juwan Lewis focuses on putting together drills that translate to game day success as well as setting up a room built on trust and accountability to each other.

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Teachable Moments – Taylor Mouser, Tight Ends Coach, Iowa State

From humble beginnings of stuffing envelopes, to growing and developing as part of a staff, and gaining the responsibility of running his own room, Iowa State Tight Ends Coach Taylor Mouser looks back on points in his journey that made a difference in getting him to the position he is today.

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Flexibility and Creativity to Stay Ahead of the Defense – Scott Lemn, Head Coach, Bridgewater College

In this episode, Scott Lemn discusses his process for evolving an offense with flexibility by design and an openness to creativity. He explains how teaching is central to this process and how the workflow and tools coaches have at their disposal help teach players in a way that is most relevant to them.

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Components of Making the Right Call – Ron Roberts, Defensive Coordinator, Auburn University

In this episode, from the 2nd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Ron Roberts, now the defensive coordinator at Auburn, talks about multiple defenses and the different pressures they utilize. He shares the three things required to play great defense, the analytics of scoring, how to deal with difficult formations, and more.

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Protect the Game – Special Presentation with Scott Peters, Mike Pollak, and Bob Wylie

In this episode, we give support to youth football across the country, and especially in California, where the state legislature will soon vote on a bill that, if passed, would ban youth football. We share insights from three coaches who are creating a methodology that results in a better, safer game.

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The Players Write the Practice Plan – Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham University

In this episode from our archives, Vince DiGaetano shares what he implemented as the head coach of SUNY Maritime when he took over the program just five days before fall camp opened. His work, his staff, and his players resulted in Maritime having a successful season in spite of the extreme circumstances of a last-minute coaching change.

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