High School Football

Design It and Step Back – Kyle Schmitt, Head Coach, Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)

In this episode, Kyle Schmitt emphasizes the importance of looking in the mirror and taking responsibility for coaching decisions, which for Coach Schmitt led to more focus on special teams and game management on the way to back-to-back state championships.

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Offseason Standards to Create Player Motivation

From the archives, Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook about offseason standards for a team.

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An Integrated Workflow for Better Coaching – Tom Yashinsky, Head Coach, Onalaska High School (WI)

In this episode, Tom Yashinsky shares how he streamlines workflows for his coaches, as well as how they utilize technology to better teach their players so they are better prepared when they hit the field.

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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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The Passing Lab – Jay Wilkinson, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach, Fayetteville High School (AR)

In this episode, part of our “Passing Lab” series, Jay Wilkinson shares his offensive schemes, including a concept that’s known as “Double”, as well as his unique approach to protection on this play.

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The Passing Lab – Dan Gonzalez, Consultant

In this episode, the first in our “Passing Lab” series, Dan Gonzalez shares his wealth of knowledge on the development of the passing game and the challenges coaches face in teaching the game effectively.

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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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Using the “Why” to Create High-Level Execution – Mike Peck, Offensive Coordinator, Burley High School (ID)

In this episode, Mike Peck digs into the what, how, and why his offense eclipsed 500 years and 48 points per game in the 2022 season. Coach Peck details two areas he credits for creating this high level of execution – installation and practice.

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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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The Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: Blending Past and Present Methods of Learning, Featuring Thom McDaniels

The Mushroom Society series welcomes Thom McDaniels to the podcast this week. Coach McDaniels is the father Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans Wide Receivers Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Ben McDaniels. Thom, now retired, was a 40-year veteran of the coaching profession and is a member of the Ohio High School Coaches…

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