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In this episode of 614 Headsets, the hosts sit down with Saint Francis DeSales Head Coach Ryan Wiggins for an inside look at building one of Central Ohio's premier football programs. Wiggins shares how DeSales consistently competes at a high level without a true feeder system, discusses the unique experience of coaching Ryan Day's son at quarterback, and weighs in on Ohio's ongoing public vs. private school playoff debate. The conversation is packed with practical insights on culture, leadership, player development, program building, and the challenges facing today's high school coaches, making this a must-watch episode for anyone looking to build a championship program. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

In Episode 106 of 614 Headsets, Pickerington Central Head Coach Jeff Lomonico shares the blueprint behind one of Ohio's premier football programs, covering program leadership, sustaining championship success, player development, and the culture that defines the "Central Standard." He also breaks down his adaptable defensive philosophy, why pressure remains the foundation of great defense, and the leadership lessons he's learned while transitioning from longtime defensive coordinator to head coach. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Episode 105 of 614 Headsets features new Bloom-Carroll head coach Steve Dalton, who shares lessons from taking over successful programs, building trust through clear communication, and leading through change. Dalton also breaks down his defensive philosophy, including why the 4-2-5 remains his preferred system and the non-negotiables that drive winning football. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Episode 104 of 614 Headsets features Community Christian College head coach Matt Johnston, who shares his journey building a JUCO football program in Detroit and helping student-athletes earn second chances through academics and football. Johnston discusses program design, balancing coaching and teaching, the unique challenges of junior college football, and his defensive philosophy centered on diagnosing problems, simplifying solutions, and applying a Narduzzi-inspired pressure system. Plus, the hosts recap summer football and preview Trench Fest, the free OL/DL showcase at Gahanna Lincoln. FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected]. Baker Bands: Proudly Ohio-based, Baker Bands helps athletic programs elevate their brand through custom turnover chains, facility graphics, locker room design, championship displays, team accessories, and one-of-a-kind team branding solutions.

Episode 103 of 614 Headsets features Mount Vernon Head Coach and Ohio Division II Coach of the Year Mark Weber. Coach Weber shares his journey through the coaching profession, the culture and leadership principles behind Mount Vernon’s success, and how his program develops athletes through year-round speed training, technology, and player development. This episode is packed with practical insights on building buy-in, creating accountability, and sustaining a winning football program. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected]. Baker Bands: Proudly Ohio-based, Baker Bands helps athletic programs elevate their brand through custom turnover chains, facility graphics, locker room design, championship displays, team accessories, and one-of-a-kind team branding solutions.

From college football operations to leading one of Ohio’s most tradition-rich programs, Coach Tom Phillips joins 614 Headsets to talk about why Newark Catholic was the right move, what it takes to rebuild and sustain winning cultures, and the lessons learned from nearly every level of football. Coach Phillips shares stories and breaks down what separates great programs from average ones behind the scenes, and explains how college football experience can reshape the way high school coaches develop players, build relationships, and run their programs. This episode is packed with insight for coaches at every level — covering leadership, locker room culture, recruiting, player development, organization, and the operational details that championship programs consistently get right. If you’re a coach looking to grow, lead better, and learn from decades of experience across high school and college football, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

What happens when an offensive-minded head coach steps back into the coordinator role — and then takes over one of Central Ohio’s premier football programs? In this episode, Mark Solis breaks down his journey from Northeast Ohio to Columbus, why New Albany Eagles was the right opportunity at the right time, and what coaches can expect from the next era of Eagles football. From leadership lessons learned as both a head coach and defensive coordinator to the influence of legendary mentors like Larry Kehres, Jim Tressel, and Lee Owens, this conversation is packed with insight on culture-building, staff leadership, defensive philosophy, and adapting as a coach over time. If you’re a football coach looking to learn about program building, leadership transitions, offensive vs. defensive thinking, and what it takes to sustain winning culture, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

What does 30+ years of winning football ACTUALLY teach you? In Episode 100 of 614 Headsets, we sit down with Mark Crabtree of Dublin Jerome High School to break down what it actually takes to build—and sustain—a winning program over decades. Coach Crabtree shares the real story behind his career: the early lessons, the tough failures, and the principles that have stood the test of time in high school football. In this episode, we dive into: How the game has evolved over 30+ years—and what still winsThe biggest mistake he made (and what it taught him)The “cheat codes” that create consistency year after yearBuilding alignment across your program while saving time as a coachIf you're serious about growing as a coach, simplifying your systems, and learning from someone who’s done it at a high level for decades—this episode is for you. 🎯 Real experience. Real lessons. Real football. 👇 Subscribe for more conversations built for coaches who want an edge. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Episode 99 of 614 Headsets teases a legendary Episode 100 guest—then dives into a rising program with Coach Kevin Board, who reveals his up-tempo, wide-split offensive system, how he’s using Tony Holler’s “Feed the Cats” to keep players fast and fresh, and the blueprint for total program alignment—from youth to varsity—while cutting down weekend game-planning to give coaches their time back without sacrificing Friday night results. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Unlock the cheat codes behind one of football’s most explosive defenses as Coach PJ Gibbs reveals how to build a fast, physical 3-high system—covering everything from game-changing run fits and pressure packages to film study secrets and tempo-based stems that give your defense the edge every Friday night. Gibbs also highlights the Maddie Strong clinic fundraiser—$99 access to dozens of coaching speakers and resources. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

In Episode 97 of the 614 Headsets podcast, Ryan and Kyle are joined by guest host Nathan Snedeker and Ryan’s brother Ronald Sayers, OHSAA Director of Eligibility and Technology, to answer coaches’ biggest questions about OHSAA operations. Ron breaks down state championship decisions, NIL in Ohio, investigations, and the real truth behind compliance, lawsuits, and competitive balance—plus a few stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Why base your offense in the Pistol? Because it forces balanced defensive calls, widens the field, and creates a longer mesh point for lethal RPO and play-action flexibility. In Episode 96 of 614 Headsets, Dublin Coffman Head Coach Nick McVay drops a masterclass on pairing the Pistol with an RPO-driven, spread triple-option foundation. McVay also outlines Coffman’s core program pillars, offseason “combat training” with wrestling, and the “Once a Rock, Always a Rock” brotherhood culture. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Episode 95 of 614 Headsets features new Lancaster Head Coach Jeremy McKinney, who shares why he left a winning program to take on a new challenge. He breaks down his philosophy of family, academics, and simple schemes that let players play fast, including position “one sheets,” interchangeable defenders, flexible fronts, and a no-tackle practice approach designed to keep players healthy while building a playoff-caliber program. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

In Episode 94, Whitehall-Yearling head coach Cameron Barker breaks down how his program rebuilt its defense after a tough season. Barker shares how focusing on first-down defense, simplifying schemes for a young roster, and restructuring practices with competitive, scenario-based periods sparked the turnaround. From culture and accountability to a momentum-building shutout at Marietta, his message to coaches is simple: study the numbers, fix the real problems, and trust the development process. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].

Episode 93 of the 614 Headsets podcast features Coach Edwards of Worthington Kilbourne discussing how to develop a relentless program through player accountability, staying hungry through adversity, and getting more with less. He explains how Kilbourne builds a contagious offseason culture with daily attendance expectations, grade checks, unit leaders, morning lifts, and weekly competition days, while working with multi-sport athletes. Edwards reflects on navigating an 0-10 season by emphasizing “even if” over “what if,” “never again,” and process over outcome through player-led leadership meetings and strong relationships. He also shares how WK communicates roles clearly with depth charts and evaluations, holds every player to the same standard, brings freshmen into the varsity environment earlier, and challenges all athletes to bring value regardless of talent. Partner’s and Trusted Services FirstDown PlayBook: The #1 Football Playbook and Play Drawing software on the market. Mention the show or use the code: “HEADSETS26” to get 15% off any single user or full team subscription, visit https://firstdown.playbooktech.com/. Storied Rivals: Leave a Legacy! Storied Rivals is the premier digital content company and apparel shop designed to meet your team's needs, email: [email protected].