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A listener suggested the topic for this podcast! In this podcast, I talk about preparing for the playoffs or the off-season at this time of year. I hope you find this podcast helpful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts on how we can be the most useful to our football program. Link to the game I talked about at the end of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/q0Q-Y3s6hTU?si=j7qhUI9AzAJgUqus&t=3538 Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May we trust the Good God with our dreams and plans. Have a great day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some thoughts about persevering through adversity and being honest with ourselves. Forward! Always Forward! Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wishbone is an offense that can be highly effective at the youth and high school levels. Nashua-Plainfield at Saint Ansgar https://www.youtube.com/live/8ZfhmRZJXg4?si=tPc1rMjdO2_Mmhcw Mohawks Varsity Football vs. Medfield Warriors 10/17/2025 https://youtu.be/5BpvF79KbvE?si=XMuj6srEBIQ6dOFj Doug Preston YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/@dougpreston2931 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thoughts on how to help our players play at their best and how we can continue to grow as coaches. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Serenity Prayer is one of my favorites! "God, grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot changethe courage to change the things I canand the wisdom to know the difference." May you have COURAGE this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple I-Formation Offense: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ECWgIyPIZNTQ9sqhzKdL9oisicvWFbcn?usp=drive_link Salem High School (VA): 1. https://www.youtube.com/live/fbI5p0ChRps?si=knimJA-5jxgo9x1e 2. https://youtu.be/17gnq1LL8ao?si=87_O-SePcqWwZnfT Kent Island Offense 2024: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vzRdj13Gu7hK5C7fyAr9Rfc1czT0gMjK?usp=drive_link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach Podcast, Coach Davis talks about using the 3-3 stack and the Wing-T as complementary systems. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Columbe — Sports Broadcaster & Journalist Mitch Columbe is a sports broadcaster and journalist who has built a career covering high school athletics and the communities of North Central Indiana. As the Sports Director for Kankakee Valley Broadcasting and WKVI, Mitch has become a familiar voice to athletes, coaches, families, and fans throughout the region. Based in the Knox, Indiana area, Columbe's work extends beyond simply reporting scores. Through his coverage, interviews, and conversations with coaches and athletes, he provides an inside look at the people and programs that make Indiana high school sports special. His work has included football and a wide range of other high school sports, as well as community news and events. Columbe has also been involved with athletic podcasts and athlete interviews, including appearances on the Winamac Athletic Podcast, where he has interviewed student-athletes and helped highlight the accomplishments of young athletes in the community. His position gives him a unique perspective on Indiana high school football—one that comes from being around coaches and players week after week and seeing firsthand how programs develop, how communities rally around their teams, and what separates successful programs from the rest. Mitch's Inside Mic https://youtube.com/@mitchsinsidemic?si=lL6iRxI-YYoBRssr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach Podcast, Zach Davis discusses the critical aspects of preparing for the first game of the season. He emphasizes the importance of not overwhelming players with too much in the playbook, ensuring efficient practices, and maintaining player health and readiness for game day. Davis also shares insights on learning from other coaches and adapting strategies to improve team performance throughout the season. Wing - T Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/zach-davis0/episodes/Wing-T-ejls7g/a-a37h01f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first scrimmage is like a second Christmas for coaches, offering a chance to see players in action and make adjustments. Effective scrimmages require planning, including player rotations and situational reps. Adjusting to new looks and making in-game decisions are signs of a well-coached team. Second scrimmages should focus on simulating game conditions and refining player decisions. Properly structured scrimmages can prevent season-opening mistakes and improve team readiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach podcast, Zach Davis reflects on the importance of embracing new ideas and learning in both coaching and life. He discusses the evolution of football, the significance of personal growth, and the life lessons that coaching imparts. Zach emphasizes the value of humility, the need to adapt to new situations, and the eternal significance of coaching in shaping young men's lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging conversation, Coach Ross shares insights on preseason practices, the double wing offense, and the importance of physical conditioning in football. He emphasizes the need for simplicity in coaching, the significance of building team culture, and the role of community support in achieving success. The discussion also touches on injury prevention strategies and the challenges of maintaining player numbers in high school football. https://spectrumnews1.com/ma/worcester/news/2025/10/06/west-boylston-s-mike-ross-is-a-coach-for-life-for-his-football-players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach Podcast, Zach Davis discusses the first week of football practice, emphasizing the importance of evaluating personnel, the significance of fundamentals, and the long-term development of players. He shares insights on how to effectively coach during practice, the challenges of player evaluation, and the need for coaches to stay active and engaged. The conversation highlights the excitement of the new season and the strategies for building a successful football program. Football in One brings your entire coaching operation into one powerful app. Design plays, build playbooks, run collaborative game-day play calling, deliver wrist coaches, and manage your team — all from a single platform. Website: https://footballinone.com/landing Discount Code: zachdavis30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices