Head Coach

Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development – Rob Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North High School (IL)

In this episode, Rob Pomazak discusses player development, using metrics in and out of season to compute a “Madden” rating for each player, what metrics are used, as well as helping college prospects through the recruiting process.

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The Offseason Journey – Ideas from Bill Walsh

In this episode, we share an excerpt from Bill Walsh’s book Finding the Winning Edge to get you thinking about your offseason journey.

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How to Become a Head Coach – Thom McDaniels, Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach

From our archives, we revisit a conversation with Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Famer Thom McDaniels, who continues to work hard to educate future coaches on what it takes to be successful.

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Determining Areas of Improvement

Chris Softley, Dan Carrel, Grant Caserta, and Brett Arkelian discuss how they prioritize areas for improvement and the comprehensive approaches involved when analyzing various factors.

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Looking Back to Move Forward

Levi Nelson, Pete Shinnick, and Randy Jackson share tips for an effective season wrap-up that can make a significant difference in a team’s success and serve as a valuable learning experience for both coaches and players.

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Postseason Evaluation and Evolution of Defense

Eric Kasperowicz, Jason Bornn, John Rice, and Dante Bartee look at their data, determine what went well and what needs improvement, analyze personnel, and plan for research and development to evolve their defense.

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Running a Pro-Tempo Style Offense – Eliah Drinkwitz, Head Coach, University of Missouri

In this episode from our archives, Eli Drinkwitz, head coach at the University of Missouri, shares how he implements a pro-tempo style of offense to attack opposing defenses.

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Playoff Preparation: A Heightened Level of Consistency

Eric Marty, Scotty Walden, and Mike Elder, three playoff-experienced coaches, teach the importance of maintaining consistency while preparing for crucial postseason moments.

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Being Thorough in Breakdowns in the Postseason

Morgan Scalley and Mike Judy emphasize the importance of self-scouting and staying true to your team’s identity while also being mindful of your opponent’s tendencies.

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Make the Most of the Playoff Experience

Cris Reisert, Kirk Fridrich, and Ty Gower share what they have learned from their experiences to stay focused and maximize playoff success. Learn about delegating non-game-related responsibilities, maintaining a consistent schedule, and leaving it all on the field.

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