The Coaches Collective

This week we sit down with Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule to hear about his journey from playing for Joe Paterno at Penn State to coaching Division 3 Football to orchestrating one of the most successful turnarounds in College Football History.Coach Rhule talks about how the roles he held as an assistant coach help prepare him for the responsibility of being a head coach.  From D-Line to Recruiting Coordinator to Offensive Coordinator, each role helped prepare him to lead a program.He talks candidly about his experience in the NFL and how he makes time for his family while coaching at the highest level.Get your pen and paper ready for another great episode of The Coaches Collective Podcast!

Andy Reid just won his second Super Bowl so we wanted to shine a light on "your favorite coach's favorite coach."Coach Reid played at BYU for LaVell Edwards and much of his coaching philosophy has been shaped by Coach Edwards. Dan spent a week reading his Autobiography and wanted to share some lessons from Andy Reid's College Coach.Coach Edwards passed in 2016 so we are not able to interview him, but we want to share our appreciation for the coach and man that he was.Please subscribe and rate the podcast!

"A good coach, can run a corporation." This week we sit down with one of our good friends, and business partner, Kyle Fischer. At his core, Kyle is a ball coach - A ball coach, that just so happened to turn into one of the top Commercial Real Estate Brokers in the country. We talk a little ball and take a deep dive into his pivot from coaching to business - how he went from teaching 9th grade history, to closing over $100M in commercial real estate transactions. If you are a coach, with an entrepreneurial itch, do not miss this one. 

This week we sat down with College Gameday Host David Pollack. Former Georgia Bulldog legend and 1st Round Draft Pick. His career was tragically cut short by a serious neck injury and he says, "it's the best thing that ever happened to me."Pollack is now coaching HS Football in addition to his duties at College Gameday. He shares stories of the coaches who impacted his life including his unique relationship with Mark Richt.As always, get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective Podcast!

What would you do if you couldn't coach football?After a couple months away, we're back to discuss Derick starting his own Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and hiring Dan as employee #1. We also hear from Chris about his disciplined real estate investment strategy that has set his family up for success for years to come.If you are a coach, your skills are transferable to other areas of business and life.

Join us for another great episode with University of Texas Passing Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach Brennan Marion. Coach Marion shares his incredible journey as both a player and a coach. He opens up about the highs and lows of the coaching profession as well as his motto - "One great year can change your life."This is the first time we got to host a coach in-person as Coach Marion came through Houston, Texas on the recruiting trail.As always, get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective Podcast.

Unbelievable podcast with Coach Ken Niumatalolo of Navy Football. His insights are valuable for football coaches or anyone in a leadership position!One thing that stood out to us was something Coach Niumatalolo said, "I knew I could get another job, but I didn't want to get another family."He loves to emulate anyone who is at the top of their craft in any industry! Get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective!

- Coaching TXHSFB and Coach Traylor's coaching journey- Building Gilmer HS in East Texas- Transitioning to College - Texas, SMU, Arkansas & UTSA- Building a unique Culture at UTSA- Balancing being a high level coach with family

Join us as we talk through strategies to prepare for an interview or conduct an interview in the coaching profession.As always, get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective Podcast!

'The Great Resignation' seems to be sweeping the nation in every other industry. Is the same happening in the coaching profession? 

This week we sat down with the Head Football Coach at Clemson University, the one and only Dabo Swinney. Coach Swinney took us through his coaching journey and the principles that have led to so much success at Clemson. We talked about family, priorities and being ready for your opportunity!

We sat down with South Carolina Head Ball Coach Shane Beamer to hear about his coaching journey and his plan for implementing core values for the Gamecock Program. Enjoy another great episode of The Coaches Collective Podcast!

This week we sit down with Coach Mike Kafka, QB Coach & Passing Game Coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. We hear about his jump into coaching after an NFL playing career, working under legendary Andy Reid, and the opportunity to coach a generational talent in Patrick Mahomes.

This week we sit down with Northwestern Head Ball Coach, Pat Fitzgerald. Coach Fitz talks about something we are extremely passionate about -  Balance. He also leaves us with something to consider before you take the next job:"Don't mess with Happy. Happy is earned. If you're happy, make sure you stay happy."Coming from a guy that has been at the same school, in the Big 10, since '01...you may want to listen closely. 

Are you constantly guarding your desk?Are you in the office, just for the sake of being in the office? Are you still game planning a certain way, because that's how we've always done it?This week, we cover a topic we are very passionate about - Efficiency. ....and the extreme lack thereof, in the coaching profession. 

This week we catch up with Coach Hal Mumme. We talk through the birth of the Air Raid Philosophy and his coaching journey. 

Episode 9, we catch up with Coach Jim Knowles, Defensive Coordinator from Oklahoma State University.

Episode 8, we sit down with Las Vegas Raiders, Tight Ends Coach, Austin King.

Episode 7, we have the chance to sit down with another Trailblazer, Callie Brownson, Chief of Staff for the Cleveland Browns.Quick timeline of the past 6 years for Coach Brownson:2015-17 - Asst. Coach Mount Vernon Highschool2017 - New York Jets Scouting Intern2018 - Hired as first Division 1 full-time assistant at Dartmouth2019 - Buffalo Bills Coaching Intern2020 - Chief of Staff Cleveland BrownsAfter listening to the next 30min with Coach, you'll quickly realize, she's not done yet.

This week, in Episode 6, we sit down with Coach Jennifer King, the Assistant Running Backs Coach, for The Washington Football Team. Coach King also happens to be the first female African American full-time assistant in NFL history.Not only a story for aspiring female coaches, Coach King has a story that should resonate and inspire EVERY coach. Show Notes:00:00 - Intro01:25 - Her Journey - College Basketball -> Carolina Panthers -> Dartmouth -> The Washington Football Team05:25 - Culture & Ron Rivera - "It starts with Standard."07: 45 - Advice to ALL young coaches. "Make yourself valuable."09:55 - Coaching NFL RB's.11:35 - The ability to communicate & build trust.12:45 - Biggest hurdle between coaching HS, College, and now Professionals.14:00 - Dartmouth, Coach Buddy Teevens - The pipeline.16:10 - The day to day NFL workload.17:27 - First time stepping onto an NFL field.21:30 - Relationships between women in the NFL.24:10 - Living the history of Football.26:00 - Who she is studying?27:02 - If your dream job is offered tomorrow, are you ready?To stay up to date with the show and the projects we're working on, make sure to give us a follow on Twitter (@CoachCollect)! Hosted by:@CoachPerk_ @CoachDanCasey@CoachMalleo

This week on The Coaches Collective, we caught up with Phil Longo, Offensive Coordinator, from the University of North Carolina. From coaching at Parsippany Hills High School and making trips down to the University of Kentucky to pick Mike Leach's brain, to now leading the most productive Offense in College Football, at North Carolina, Longo has a story and journey that resonates with so many coaches.We talk about how he has crafted his own "Air Raid" offensive philosophy over the years (one that lead to the most productive rushing  attacks in the country.)Longo gives us a glimpse of what it is like to work under the legendary Mack Brown and the culture they are building at UNC.Get your pen and paper ready for another week of The Coaches Collective. 

This week of The Coaches Collective, Episode 4, we caught up with Coach Randy Bates, Defensive Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh.2019 Spring camp was set to begin, and again, Randy Bates didn't have time for a yearly physical. This policy was put in place by Coach Pat Narduzzi, to include his entire staff. He was a little more worried about practice prep for the following day. Bates now credits Narduzzi with saving his life. Coach gives us a glimpse of what it was like leading a defense while battling cancer during the 2019 season. His story is another prime example of how, most of the time, Football is much bigger than Football.“They'll throw rings on my grave, but the relationships are what last forever.”At 60 years old, the 2020 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year is still learning and fine-tuning his defensive scheme. Learning the aggressive Narduzzi defense, is what brought him to Pitt in the first place. If you've watched the Pitt defense this year, without question, they play aggressive. His key to getting his guys to play that way? Simple. Don't track missed tackles.Get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective.

“Why do you have a system to teach Offense, Defense, and Special Teams, but nothing for your Teams Culture?” Why do Coaches preach Culture & Standards daily, but fail to actually practice them? This week on The Coaches Collective, we talk with the Coaches' Coach, Brian Kight. BK is the founder of The Daily Discipline Newsletter & Podcast. He has worked with countless number of College & Professional teams and coaches, giving them tools to developing their own unique systematic approach to Culture. Arguably, the most underrated, and over-used term in all of sports is Culture. This week, there is no beating around the bush. We dive right in it: Why do coaches fail?Doesn't Matter, Get Better. This episode goes far beyond X's & O's. It's a real look at where coaches, leaders and teams fail. What sets top teams and coaches apart? They follow a simple systematic approach to building their standards.  Get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective. 

Bleach Blonde Mullets, WWF stunts, and 5'9'' Offensive Lineman, The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers took college football by storm in 2020.2 top 25 wins, which happened to be the first 2 in program history.The Chants were ranked as high as No. 12 in the CFP Rankings, which is also a Sun Belt record.After a few minutes of listening to Coach Chadwell, it's easy to see, this "overnight" success didn't simply happen overnight. It was all part of a plan: You build a culture on values and it's not easy. "And sometimes...you suffer for what you love."From North Greenville, Delta State, Charleston Southern and now Coastal Carolina, Chadwell has found a recipe to win with less. Coaches across the country have become enamored with how he's married a number of offensive schemes together, and created a system to fit his team, but the recent success is the result of much more than just a high-powered Offense. "You can coach fear into your guys, or you can coach love into them. Teams who win, aren't afraid to fail. Failure is a part of growth. " If you happened to tune into a Coastal Carolina game this year, it was evident, these guys weren't afraid to fail.We talk about the culture they've developed, offensive scheme, and the big debate...Moe's or Chipotle?Get your pen and paper ready for another episode of The Coaches Collective.

151 consecutive wins...no losses. 399 career wins and only 25 losses.This week on The Coaches Collective, we have the chance to sit down with Coach Bob Ladouceur, legendary former Head Football Coach at De La Salle High School in California. Most well-known for his historic 151 game win streak, Class of '01 National High School Football HOF induction, and his career record of 399-25-3, but he's the last guy to talk stats and accolades. Coach is a prime example of what it means to lead and win. In this episode, he details his historic ''process''. Get your pen and notepad ready for this one.By Coaches, for coaches - content you can take from the Podcast to the Field.