Podcast: Coach and Coordinator

Brad Glenn, The 8 Stressors That Equalize a Defense – Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast presented by Vertical Raise, Brad Glenn, Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach at the University of Cincinnati, shares his expert insights on eight key strategies to level the playing field for your offense. Brad discusses how these “equalizers” can be used to gain a strategic advantage,…

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Nick Sorrell, Using Adversity to Build Unity- Head Coach, Highland HS (ID)

On today’s Champions Series presented by Signature Championship Rings, we share a story of adversity that led to a state championship. Highland High School in Idaho was ravaged by a fire just seven months before the Rams won the 2023 5A state championship. Coach Sorrell and his team and staff faced a great challenge as…

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Bill Brest, Maximizing Special Teams Practice- Special Teams Coordinator, Grove City

In this episode of The Season Bill Brest, Special Teams Coordinator at Grove City College, explores innovative strategies for special teams practice and planning. Coach Brest emphasizes dedicating 20% of practice time to special teams, despite only 13-17% of game snaps being special team plays. He shares a unique approach where offensive and defensive coaches…

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Jason Couch, KILT Style- Head Coach, Alma College

Jason Couch is the Head Coach of Alma College’s football team. Under his leadership, Alma College has achieved significant success, including winning the 2022 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championship, the program’s first since 2004. Couch has revitalized the Scots’ football program, leading them to multiple winning seasons and playoff appearances. The Scots finished the…

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Buddy Blevins, Embracing the Chaos of Install- Co-Offensive Coordinator, Idaho State

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Buddy Blevins, co-offensive coordinator at Idaho State, discusses the importance of embracing chaos during camp installations. He explores the evolution of offensive strategies, particularly the run-and-shoot offense. Buddy emphasizes understanding the ‘why’ behind plays and integrating player decision-making on the field. Focusing on technique, effort, and…

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Mike Coe, Peaking at the Right Time – Head Coach, Coffee HS (GA)

Welcome to another episode of the Champions presented by Signature Championship Rings on Coach and Coordinator Podcast!  Today, we have the privilege of having Coach Mike Coe, the five-time state champion head coach of Coffee High School join us. He won 4 state championships at Maidson County HS in Florida, and now has his first…

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Van Malone, Be the Thermostat- Assistant Head Coach, Kansas State

On today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Van Malone, the assistant head coach, passing game coordinator, and cornerbacks coach at Kansas State. Van has joined us before, and we’re excited to have him return to dive into the topic of leadership and its development throughout the season. Coach Malone shares insights into Kansas State’s…

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Gary McGraw, Developing Depth- Defensive Backs Coach, Jenks HS (OK)

Today, our guest on this episode of our season series is Gary McGraw, now the defensive back and special team coordinator at Jenks High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Gary has coached at all levels of college football, has done an excellent job wherever he’s been, and now comes back to the high school level after…

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DaLawn Parrish, Head Coach, Westlake (HS)

In this episode of our Champions Series presented by Signature Championship Rings, we speak with DaLawn Parrish, the head coach at Westlake High School. In 2023, he won his sixth state championship at Wise High School. Coach Parrish shares his team building and leadership strategies for team camps, emphasizing camaraderie, trust, and discipline. He discusses…

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Perfect Effort, Physicality, and Cut the Face Tackling – Jess Loepp, Defensive Coordinator, UTSA

In this episode of Coach and Coordinator presented by Vertical Raise, Jess Loepp, the defensive coordinator at UTSA, discusses the importance of aligning with head coach Jeff Traylor’s philosophy of emphasizing perfect effort and physicality on defense. Coach Loepp emphasizes simplifying the game plan to allow players to perform with speed and confidence. He explains…

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