The Unscripted Huddle

Join Joe & John as we connect with Lisa Ertz, Chief Engagement Officer for the National Football Alliance, Mom of 4 boys including Zach Ertz, and head of the Ertz Family Foundation. We'll talk about what it is like to be an NFL Mom, raising four boys who all played different sports, and why she volunteers for the National Football Alliance.

Join Joe & John as we connect with Dr. Alicia Trbovich, Chief Medical Officer for the National Football Alliance and Neuropsychologist for the Pittsburgh Steelers to explore the latest from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on neurology, being a Mom of 3 under the age of 5, and why she chooses to volunteer for the National Football Alliance.

Join Joe & John as they connect with Chris Fore, California High School Principal and  Former California Coaches Association President. We'll talk about the state of head coaching in SoCal, Chris's insights on the shield punt, and more!

Join us to hear our "four-down" perspective on the NVL MVP contest, how we evaluate players, our coaching philosophy on using player evaluations, the NCAA Football Playoff Bracket, and our plans to attend the 2025 AFCA Convention.

Join Joe & John as they recap their experiences, learnings, and insights into the American Football Coaching Association's 2025 Convention in Charlotte. John is a veteran of the convention while this was Joe's first convention. Hear why this event is now a standard annual experience for the NFA!

Join us and the dynamic Merril Hoge as we discuss his career, coaching insights, and his "Find A Way" life philosophy. Whether you are a coach or parent, you'll leave this discussion with a few nuggets of wisdom. 

In this episode, we are joined by Steve Famiano, one of the pivotal leaders of the Save Youth Football - California movement.    In this episode, we explore Steve and Joe's experiences defeating bills to ban youth football for over 6 years!   As always, we'll share some insights for parents, coaches, and administrators along the way! 

In a two-part show, join John and Joe for a factual discussion of the intersection of football and neurology with Dr. Peter Cummings, co-author of Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football. Through this show you will also hear the origins of the National Football Alliance and the work done to date to honor, improve, and advance the great sport of football. 

In a two-part show, join John and Joe for a factual discussion of the intersection of football and neurology with Dr. Peter Cummings, co-author of Brainwashed: The Bad Science Behind CTE and the Plot to Destroy Football. Through this show you will also hear the origins of the National Football Alliance and the work done to date to honor, improve, and advance the great sport of football. 

Join us to hear our "four-down" perspective on the NVL MVP contest, how we evaluate players, our coaching philosophy on using player evaluations, the NCAA Football Playoff Bracket, and our plans to attend the 2025 AFCA Convention.

Join us to hear our "four down" perspective on Developing a Youth Playbook, the intersection of football and principles of leadership, our take on conversations with parents and players, and our favorite moments from the holidays. We hope to meet you at the AFCA Convention January 12-14 in Charlotte, North Carolina.