Football Coaching Podcasts
The horrific death of African American George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota has sparked protests in every one of the 50 states. Continue reading “CLP Episode 58 – Roundtable With 4 African American Coaches”
Nothing will ruin the life of a student-athlete or get a coach fired quicker than hazing run amok. Coaches have a lot of duties to be mindful of as they manage their athletic programs. Hazing prevention should be near the top of that list. Continue reading “CLP Episode 57 – Hazing In Sports Programs”
There is no doubt that Vista Murrieta High School has been one of the most outstanding athletic programs in California year in and year out. One of the men behind the success of the Broncos’ athletic program is longtime Athletic Director Ray Moore. Fore interviews Moore about the reasons for their success, and what goes on behind the scenes to build a highly competitive athletic program at the high school level. Continue reading “CLP Episode 56 – Building A Wildly Successful Athletic Program: An Interview With One of California’s Most Successful Athletic Directors”
So, you really wanna be a Head Coach? It’s not as easy and glorious as it sounds. Lincoln High’s Head Football Coach Masaki Matsumoto joins Chris Fore on this 54th edition of the Coaches Locker Podcast where they discuss all things head coach related. Continue reading “CLP Episode 54 – So, You Really Want To Be A Head Coach? How One Coach’s Love and Authenticity Has Turned Around and Built Successful Programs”
Former Rutgers Defensive Coordinator and Secondary Coach Noah Joseph joins Chris Fore on this 53rd edition of the Coaches Locker Podcast. They talk about his career in college football, what prompted the moves he made and how he got to be a Defensive Coordinator in the Big 10. Continue reading “CLP Episode 53 – An Interview With a 20 Year College Coach and Big Ten Defensive Coordinator”
The President of California Youth Football Alliance, Joe Rafter, joins Chris Fore on this 52nd edition of the Coaches Locker Podcast. Discussion centers around the fight to save youth tackle football in California, and in other states trying to outlaw it, what might be driving this agenda and more. Continue reading “CLP Episode 52 – The Fight to Save Youth Football (In California and beyond!)”
What’s your advice about moving on to college as a coach? When do I know if it’s a sham interview? When should I call the principal? Continue reading “CLP Episode 48 – Job Search Q and A”
Sadly for most of us, the 2019 season is over. If you are still playing in the third week of November, congratulations! If you are not, now some of the real work begins, right? Continue reading “CLP Episode 47 – The Season Is Over. . . . Now What?”
Chris Fore of Eight Laces Consulting has been consulting coaches on the job search process at both the high school and collegiate level since 2012. Continue reading “CLP Episode 46 – 6 Ways You Might Know It’s Time To Leave”
Special Teams can make you, Special Teams can break you! In 2014 we lost a possession due to me not having my team prepared for an onsides punt! Yes, an onsides punt! Luckily, we still mopped up that team, but I’ve prepared for an onsides punt ever since! Continue reading “CLP Episode 45 – 8 Misunderstood Special Teams Situations and Scenarios”