Lauren's First and Goal

Coordinated Rush: Northern Colorado’s Green/Yellow “Light System” for Rush Integrity

From Aaron Fernandez, Associate Head Coach / Defensive Line, University of Northern Colorado Most defenses say “rush lanes.” Aaron Fernandez built a way to teach them, install them, and game…

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The Give – Tight End Pass Fundamentals – Brian Sheehan, Offensive QC, Minnesota

In this episode of The Give, Brian Sheehan, Offensive Quality Control at the University of Minnesota, shares tight end pass fundamentals from the 2026 LFG Clinic. Sheehan explains why tight…

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Using Analytics to Win Football Games: Rick Jones at the 2026 LFG Clinic

University of Missouri Lauren’s First & Goal Foundation A Sideline View of Analytics in Action At the 2026 LFG Clinic, Rick Jones brings a perspective few coaches ever experience. He…

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Teaching the Downhill Break

How Chris Partridge Coaches Space Defenders to Eliminate Air In this clinic segment, Super Bowl champion coach Chris Partridge breaks down a teaching point that applies to any defender responsible…

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CCN Report: What Seahawks and Patriots Assistants Emphasize When Teaching the Game

Over the last six years, Seahawks and Patriots assistants teaching football have appeared on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast and in affiliated clinics. These conversations took place across different seasons,…

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Offensive Game Planning Philosophy: Players, Formations, Plays

Quick Takeaways: Ohradzansky’s Offensive Game Planning System When it comes to offensive game planning in football, University of Findlay Offensive Coordinator Kyle Ohradzansky has a deceptively simple philosophy that’s rooted…

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Personal and Professional Growth – PJ Fleck, Head Coach, University of Minnesota

In this segment from the Lauren’s First and Goal Spring Series, PJ Fleck focuses on personal and professional development. Coach Fleck outlines the philosophy behind his “Row the Boat” mantra that embodies resilience and unity and shapes the culture of the team.

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Creating Defensive Mayhem – Geoff Collins, Defensive Coordinator, University of North Carolina

In this segment from the 4th Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Geoff Collins presents his defensive principles. Coach Collins discusses how to implement diverse strategies, handle tempo, and create chaos for opposing offenses.

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Are You Practicing Tackling Enough? – Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham University

In this Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic segment, Vince DiGaetano begins outlining his tackling system designed to develop a holistic approach to tackling, bridge the gap between practice drills and in-game performance, as well as ensure players react effectively in high-pressure situations.

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This Beautiful Profession – Joe Susan, Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Rutgers

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First & Goal Clinic, Joe Susan shares what he’s learned along the way during 45 years in this profession and what he believes makes a successful coach.

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