Head Coach

How Exit Interviews Shape Team Dynamics and Development

Jonathan Himebauch, Loren Johnson, and Siddiq Haynes explain the importance of exit interviews, how they influence coaching approaches, and the benefits they bring to team dynamics and individual player development.

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The Focus to Rise Above the Pressure in the Postseason

Levi Nelson, Chris Kappas, Jeremy Hawkins, and Randy Jackson explore strategies for keeping players focused during postseason weeks, including mistake rituals, consistent approaches, and how to minimize distractions.

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Stay Sharp Physically and Mentally in the Late Season

Morgan Scalley, Chris Softley, and Mike Elder delve into strategies for navigating the late season successfully and keeping teams performing at their best.

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Maximizing Performance Through Self-Scouting and Exploiting Opponent Weaknesses

Scotty Walden, Dante Bartee, and Jeremy Hawkins analyze the intricate details and nuances of self-scouting, opponent weaknesses, and practical methods for sharing this information effectively to gain a strategic advantage on game day.

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Keeping Your Defense Adaptable and Unpredictable

Eric Kasperowicz, Branden Jakubcin, and John Rice share advice for how to handle the what-if scenarios and make plans slightly ahead of your schedule that will pay off in late-season, must-win situations.

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Less Is More: Strategic Practice Management

Matt Drinkall, Pete Shinnick, and Kirk Fridrich delve into the importance of balancing practice intensity and recovery, cutting practice time, and utilizing technology to monitor player workload.

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Communication for a Positive Second Half of the Season

John Tomlinson, Mike Judy, and Brendan Walsh share approaches for clear and strong communication with players to have a positive impact on the remainder of the season.

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Evaluating Defensive Performance and Making Adjustments

Eric Kasperowicz, Shane Dierking, and Ty Gower give us their approaches to adjustments to their defensive units. These mid-season evaluations are crucial to remaining on the right track or getting back on the right track when necessary.

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Mid-Season Workload: Understand Player Needs

Cris Reisert and Chris Softley share their philosophies and approaches on the practice field and in the weight room to keep their players healthy and performing optimally as the season rolls on.

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Adding Wrinkles to Meetings, Practices, and Drills for Continuous Improvement

Eric Marty, Scotty Walden, and Tommy Zagorski share how they keep their teams focused and engaged through meetings and practice periods so that execution and performance on game day remains sharp through the middle parts of their schedules.

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