Best Eleven of 2023, #9: The Process of Evolving an Offense – Curt Fitzpatrick, Head Coach, SUNY Cortland
We continue our countdown of our best 11 interviews of 2023 with an episode with SUNY Cortland Head Coach Curt Fitzpatrick. Cortland just defeated defending D3 national champion North Central in a thriller in the Stagg Bowl 38-37 to win their first national championship.
Coach Fitzpatrick joined us at the New York State HS Football Coaches Association Clinic at the Turning Stone Casino in February.
We discussed the process of evolving an offense each year to be able to attack opponents and best utilize personnel. As you sit down to plan what your offense will look like in the next season this is a good one to revisit.
Congratulations to Coach Fitzpatrick and the Red Dragons on their 2023 National Championship. Here is our #9 episode of 2023. Enjoy!
Curt Fitzpatrick was named SUNY Cortland’s Head Coach in February 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Red Dragons didn't compete that fall, but in his first season on the field in 2021, Coach Fitzpatrick led Cortland to one of the best seasons in school history. Cortland finished 11-1 to tie a school record for wins in a season. That mark included the Red Dragons' first 10-0 season since 1988, capped by a win over Ithaca in the annual Cortaca Jug game. Coach Fitzpatrick followed that campaign up by leading the Dragons to a 9-2 season in 2022 and a bid to the NCAA playoffs.
Before Cortland, Coach Fitzpatrick was at the helm of SUNY Morrisville. During his 7-year tenure, he guided SUNY Morrisville to four winning seasons, one conference championship, and three postseason ECAC bowl appearances.
Hear from Coach Fitzpatrick as he details what culture he wants to establish, his offensive philosophy, and what he’s looking forward to the most.
Show Notes:
Additional Curt Fitzpatrick Episode:
Devotion Leads to Promotion
Additional Episodes Recorded at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic:
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