College Football

The Process: A Compass for Navigating Adversity and Prosperity

Under the leadership of Nick Saban, “The Process” became the cornerstone of Alabama’s football culture, and it created consistent excellence over the Saban era. Now, with Kalen DeBoer leading a new era, he and his staff, including offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, have been entrusted with upholding and continuing this tradition. Their challenge is to maintain…

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How Peter Stuursma Uses Staff Autonomy, Culture Building, and Outside Evaluation to Drive Winning Programs

Peter Stuursma, head coach of Hope College football, has built a successful program. He joined the Coach and Coordinator Podcast and shared three components that are a part of this succes. By developing staff autonomy, a strong team culture, and seeking continuous improvement through outside evaluation, the Dutchmen have experienced success. In seven seasons, Stuursma…

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System Design and Adjustments: Insights from Karson Pike 

It’s easy to become enthralled by a concept trending on social media.  We see the play work, and we want it in our offense.  The correct question is not, “Should we put this in?” A better question is, “Does this fit the offense’s design of what we do?” That question regarding how you have designed…

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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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Perspective on Our Responsibility as Coaches – Lew Caralla, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Charlotte

In this clinic talk segment, Lew Caralla delivers 11 ideas focused on how a coach can network, lead, and positively impact players and others through this incredible platform we have as coaches. While this episode is short, its messages paint a picture of what an elite coach must do to excel in this profession.

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The Joe Moore Award Process for Determining the Best OL – Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

In this episode, Lance Zierlein shares his involvement in the Joe Moore Award, sheds light on the process for determining the award’s winning unit, and reveals the characteristics of the highest-performing offensive line units and coaches in the country.

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Creating a Consistent Player – Adam Cushing, Run Game Coordinator/OL Coach, Duke University

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Adam Cushing focuses on what it takes to create a consistent player. While he gives examples with the offensive line, his descriptions apply to all position groups, units, and teams.

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Create a Better Plan and Develop Players with Data and Technology – Billy Riebock, Offensive Coordinator, Midwestern State

In this episode, Billy Riebock shares how he utilizes data in the offseason to help determine what the offense will look like for the coming season. He also goes into detail about how Midwestern State utilizes technology to create a better workflow and better teaching tools for their players.

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The Impact of Joe Moore and the Joe Moore Award – Aaron Taylor, NFL Alumnus and Founder of JMA

In this episode, Aaron Taylor passionately shares all the details that embody the Joe Moore Award, the only college football award that honors a group instead of an individual.

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Master Your Technique – Mike Waufle, Retired NFL Defensive Line Coach

In the segment from the 2022 COOL Clinic, Mike Waufle shares how his classroom was unique and then goes into the six components of get-off, which he repped every single day. While he focuses his presentation on defensive line play, there’s a lot to learn here about teaching your players, regardless of the position, to master their technique.

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