Coach of the week

The Players-Formations-Plays Game Planning Process

Simpson College Robbie Aldinger learned from one of the best ever while he was a student assistant and then intern at the University of Mount Union. Retired Hall of Fame Coach Larry Kehres built his offenses on the principle of “Players-Formations-Plays.” It’s been a philsophy that the dozens of coaches at the high school, college,…

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Time Well Spent – How Less Practice Time Led to Better Performance

The “grind” is often seen as the pathway to success, but Ursinus College head coach Peter Gallagher took a different approach. Gallagher and his staff found that less time on the field—strategically managed—could lead to better results, both for their players and for the coaches themselves. Their changes enhanced the team’s performance and promoted a…

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D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week – Ryan Fleetwood – Salisbury, Ryan McElwain – DePauw, Mike Cerasuolo, Springfield

Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the second week of the Division III football season. They feature Salisbury University’s Ryan Fleetwood for his high-scoring offense in a 59-38 win over Muhlenberg, DePauw College’s Ryan McElwain for a 33-0 shutout against Berry College, and Springfield College’s Mike Cerasuolo, who emphasizes…

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Reed Florence’s Step-by-Step Approach to Game Planning

An offense that executes, moves the chains and scores points builds its foundation on detailed preparation. Reed Florence, Offensive Coordinator at Marietta College, has created a weekly game-planning routine that sharpens both practice and game-day performance. He shared his blueprint on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, highlighting his approach to preparation, high pressure practices, and…

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National Coach of the Week – Kyle Schmitt, Head Coach, Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)

Kyle Schmitt, head coach of Archbishop Spalding High School, is our Coach and Coordinator Podcast Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football Technology.  Coach Schmitt is in his fifth year at Spalding and holds a record of 32-4 with back-t-back MIAA state championships in 2023 and 2024. He was named the Baltimore Ravens High…

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