College Football

Make the Most of the Reps You Have Available – Caleb Collins, Outside Linebackers Coach, Baylor

In this episode, Caleb Collins details with depth his desired traits for the Jack position, his teaching progressions and coaching cues for pass rush, and technology tools to speed up process and get more reps.

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Continuous Improvement Through Position Battles – Calvin Renfroe, Offensive Coordinator, Olivet Nazarene

In this episode, Calvin Renfroe details the unique grading system deployed at Olivet Nazarene to constantly evaluate players and provide them active feedback for improvement, while concurrently building competition and culture throughout the program.

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The Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: The Pro Mindset, Featuring Craig Domann

Craig Domann, agent, author, entrepreneur, and coach, joins The Mushroom Society this week to discuss the pro mindset, how it is important at every level, as well as how it works into recruiting and many aspects of coaching. Listen On: Craig Domann has been a registered NFLPA Member Contract Advisor since 1990. He has negotiated…

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OC Office Hour with Terry Shea: Executing Trick Plays

We dip into the archives for this week’s episode of OC Office Hour and revisit a conversation with Terry Shea, former Offensive Coordinator of the Chicago Bears and Head Coach at Rutgers, who breaks down how to conceptualize, practice, and execute trick plays. Listen On: “When you install a trick play or a special play…

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OC Office Hour with Jeff Mullen: Creating Explosive Plays

Jeff Mullen, former offensive coordinator at West Virginia and UNC-Charlotte, discusses explosive plays – both runs and passes. Coach Mullen digs into everything from numbers runs to using tempo, sweeps and reverses, as well as RPO’s and play-action passes. Listen On: Jeff Mullen coached college football at the Division 1 level for over 25 years, including…

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The Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: The Art of Great Coaching, Featuring Steve Szabo

On another special presentation of our Mushroom Society series, Bob Wylie is joined by retired NFL and college coach Steve Szabo. Coach Szabo, who spent over 40 years in the profession, treats us to lessons he learned while working for coaching titans like Earl Bruce and Bill Belichick, while kindly sharing his advice for young…

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5 Ways to Protect the RPO

Many RPO throws do not stretch the defense deep. Learn from a few of the top offensive minds who are finding answers for defenses that react quickly or take away throws to the second level.

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Defense with DC (Week 8): Defending Stacks, Different Splits, Mesh, and Option with 4-4, 1-High

On our latest installment of Defense with DC, Michigan Panthers Defensive Coordinator Dan Carrel provides insights for defending stacks, different widths, Air Raid concepts, and the option.

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Defense with DC (Week 5): Learning from MTSU vs. Miami Plus Defending Critical Situations

Dan Carrel, DC for the Michigan Panthers of the USFL, digs into the MTSU upset of Miami, tips for handling end-of-half and end-of-game two-minute situations, and coaching points for defending the option out of a 3-4 structure.

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OC Office Hour with Tony Franklin: Looking in the Mid-Season Mirror

Tony Franklin, former FBS offensive coordinator, teaches how to evaluate your team at the season midpoint, the indicators for reality, the mark of great leadership, and other pearls of wisdom. Listen On: “If you coach details and you let nothing slide, you will be the best that you can be.”– Tony Franklin at 8:26  Tony…

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