On today's podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Ian Shoemaker, OC at Eastern Washington University. During this recording, Shoemaker was Head Coach at Central Washington. Shoemaker discusses a number of topics, including how the mere presence of a tight end on the field can make defensive coordinators think twice. He also hits on the importance of run-pass balance, how drones can save college coaches money and why empowering assistant coaches is an important part of overall staff development.
SHOW NOTES
• 1:17 Coaching journey
• 4:55 The challenge of combining systems that don’t fit together
• 6:15 Focus on the job you have
• 8:32 The importance of run-pass balance in keeping defense off guard
• 10:38 Scheme and the importance of personnel flexibility
• 12:27 The tight end paradox challenge: Finding, recruiting and converting them
• 13:31 Why simply having a tight end on the field makes defensive coordinators think twice
• 17:07 Approach to coaching as teaching
• 20:28 How drones can save your program money (and time)
• 23:59 Building culture and involving players in the process
• 27:08 Staff building, and why it’s important to empower assistant coaches
• 30:28 Breaking down Shoemaker’s “Indy” play
• 33:39 Involving your playmaker
• 35:58 Playcalling with the game on the line
• 38:54 Book recommendation
• 40:24 Why watching other teams practice can make you a better coach
• 41:06 Learning hitch-boot
• 42:12 Concerns for future of the game
• 43:51 Be willing to be poor early on
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