State Champion

No Pain, All Gain: Evolving Football Conditioning to Reduce Injuries

Football is a game rich with tradition. It recalls images of The Junction Boys and “the grind,” where grueling practices and neverending conditioning have long been synonymous with success. At Stewartville High School, Garrett Mueller is breaking the mold. With a sprint-based football philosophy that prioritizes speed, recovery, and efficiency, Mueller has created a program…

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The Truck Stick: Transforming Player Performance in Garrett Mueller’s Program

Football is blocking and tackling.  Games are won or lost at the line of scrimmage and in open-field collisions, and the ability to deliver force effectively can make all the difference. For back-to-back state champion head coach Garrett Mueller, this idea is encapsulated in a game-changing metric called the Truck Stick, an innovation he introduced…

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Coaching Kids, Not just Football- Insights from Mike Elder, Head Coach, Avon HS (OH)

Today’s episode presented by Signature Championship Rings is one from our archives, where Avon High School Head Coach Mike Elder joined me.  Coach Elder and the Avon Eagles won their first state championship last night. I’ve watched Mike grow his program over the years from a struggling program before he took over to a perennial…

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More Than Just a Banquet: Ideas for Honoring Your Seniors and Celebrating a Successful Season

It’s important to celebrate success. For Prince Avenue, state champions three of the last four seasons, it starts with a sweatshirt and ends with a hug from dad.

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Creating Connection – Andy Lierman, Head Coach, Liberty North High School (MO)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Andy Lierman shares insights on the importance of connecting with players, his transition to a three-safety defense, and the journey to the first state championship.

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Every Season Has a Story: Notes from 7x (Consecutively) State Champion Head Coach Steve Steele

The head coach at Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota opens up about what it takes to win a championship, and then do it again six more years in a row.

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Strategic Operations – Greg Vandagriff, Head Coach, Prince Avenue Christian School (GA)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Greg Vandagriff shares insights into his program’s operations that have resulted in three state championships in the last four years.

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A Commitment to Balance – Ben Reaves, Head Coach, Milton High School (GA)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Ben Reaves explains the program’s philosophy for cross-training players at multiple positions and stresses the significance of managing player workloads to maintain physical, mental, and emotional freshness as the season progresses.

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Built By Boyle – Justin Haddix, Head Coach, Boyle County High School (KY)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Justin Haddix outlines the strong culture, relentless offseason training program, and innovative ideas he brought to a tradition-rich program.

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Culture OS – Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester High School (IL)

In this Culture OS episode, Derek Leonard discusses with guest host Rob Pomazak his family legacy in Illinois high school football, his unique coaching journey, and the winning strategies that have defined his career.

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