Transitioning leadership within a coaching staff is a careful process that requires strategic planning, mentorship, and trust. Coach Tom Perkovich of Susquehanna University provides a masterclass in this approach, sharing his experiences as he transitioned play-calling duties to his offensive coordinator, Mike Wiand. His insights reveal a practical, effective pathway to preparing assistant coaches for…
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Illinois College produced some astounding numbers in 2024 in turning in the best performance in college football: Offensive Coordinator Drew Chance joins us to discuss his journey in the profession, which led to him developing the offense that they run. He’s incorporated high-tempo, maximized splits, the deep choice route, and more. We talk about his…
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Shawn Glosek, Offensive Coordinator at Washington & Jefferson, has developed a precise approach to attacking the boundary, leveraging defensive tendencies and creating quick, efficient gains. In a recent conversation on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, he shared his thoughts on how he and his staff use boundary plays to keep defenses off balance and maximize…
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Simpson College Robbie Aldinger learned from one of the best ever while he was a student assistant and then intern at the University of Mount Union. Retired Hall of Fame Coach Larry Kehres built his offenses on the principle of “Players-Formations-Plays.” It’s been a philsophy that the dozens of coaches at the high school, college,…
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Under the leadership of Nick Saban, “The Process” became the cornerstone of Alabama’s football culture, and it created consistent excellence over the Saban era. Now, with Kalen DeBoer leading a new era, he and his staff, including offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, have been entrusted with upholding and continuing this tradition. Their challenge is to maintain…
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Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the second week of the Division III football season. They feature Salisbury University’s Ryan Fleetwood for his high-scoring offense in a 59-38 win over Muhlenberg, DePauw College’s Ryan McElwain for a 33-0 shutout against Berry College, and Springfield College’s Mike Cerasuolo, who emphasizes…
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An offense that executes, moves the chains and scores points builds its foundation on detailed preparation. Reed Florence, Offensive Coordinator at Marietta College, has created a weekly game-planning routine that sharpens both practice and game-day performance. He shared his blueprint on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, highlighting his approach to preparation, high pressure practices, and…
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It’s easy to point to a failed play and attribute it to a flawed scheme. But for Coach Colin Duling, offensive coordinator at Bethel University, the realization came that the issue wasn’t in the playbook—it was in the execution. After reviewing film from several games and seeing his team consistently fall just short of making…
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Terence Archer joined the staff at Delaware in December 2021 and was promoted to offensive coordinator before the 2024 season. During his time at Delaware, Archer played a big role in the team’s consecutive playoff appearances and in developing the passing offense, which ranked 22nd nationally in 2023. Before Delaware, Archer spent eight seasons at…
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In this episode of Accelerate Everything, Dub Maddox is joined by Barry Lunney Jr., the offensive coordinator at the University of Illinois. Coach Lunney takes us on a journey through his coaching career, from high school to college, and shares how his offensive philosophy has been shaped by his diverse experiences and the influence of…
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