614 Headsets

In this special anniversary episode of 614 Headsets, the boys come together to celebrate another year of chopping it up together. On episode 80, the hosts dive deep into various engaging topics submitted by fans including team dynamics, leadership development, and finding the balance with tackling in practice. The hosts reflect on past podcast episodes, favorite moments, and key insights from seas...

This week's special guest is Jason Tudryn, Scouting and Recruiting Specialist for the UC Report, Lead Scout for the ESPN Junior College Top 50, long time college/high school football coach. In this episode we discover insights on Ohio's top football talents from the recent Under Armour Next Camp in Columbus, OH, the challenges of college recruiting, the impact of NIL, and more. Packed with valuabl...

In this episode of 614 Headsets, join us as we dive deep into the world of offensive line development with Coach Tyrel Detweiler from The OH Line Academy. We discuss the nuances of O-Line training, the importance of staying focused in the moment, and how to effectively translate skills to peak performance. Coach Detweiler shares his journey, from growing up in Iowa, playing for the Hawkeyes, to fo...

In this episode of 614 Headsets, join us as Coach Brad Burchfield, the new Head Coach at Hilliard Darby High School, shares his insights and experiences on building a successful football program. Coach Burchfield discusses his journey from his early coaching days to now, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with players, community engagement, and staff alignment. Learn about his st...

In this episode titled “Front Four Fury,”, the team sits down with Coach Nate Trawick, the Defensive Line Coach at Colgate University. Listen as Coach Trawick shares his insights on defensive line play, pass-rushing techniques, and how to train elite D-line athletes. The episode also delves into his coaching journey, his time at IMG Academy, and key strategies for scouting offensive linemen. Partn...

In this episode of 614 Headsets, hosts Kyle and Ryan delve into the intricate process of preparing for a successful football season. Special guest Coach Ian Tatum, Offensive Coordinator at Walkertown High School, joins the discussion to share his insights into offseason evaluation, professional development, unique strategies to build next season's playbook, and increasing player intelligence. Don'...

Join us in this episode of 614 Headsets where three high school football coaches bring you an engaging and educational discussion on football culture and strategy. This week, we're joined by Coach Zac Bruney, Head Coach of Wheeling University, as he shares his incredible journey of building a football program from the ground up. From recruiting strategies and staff hiring to establishing a winning...

Episode 73 begins with an inspiring message from Coach White about living fearlessly and embracing change as coaches. “From Stance to Score” is an in-depth discussion on wide receiver development with Joe Horn, the new head coach at Toledo St. John's. Joe shares his wealth of experience, discussing traits to look for in receivers, development techniques, and the mental aspects of the game. From ev...

Welcome to Episode 72 of 614 Headsets, where three high school football coaches from Columbus, Ohio, bring you an educational and entertaining dive into effective football strategies. In this episode, they chat with Coach PJ Gibbs about mastering the Three High Safety defense, defending 12 personnel, and dealing with various offensive formations. Packed with valuable insights, Coach Gibbs shares h...

Coach Matt Merritt, running backs coach at the University of Miami, is Episode 71’s special guest. Discover how trust and culture are cultivated within a unit, the significance of relationships in coaching, and the impact of NIL in modern college football. Coach Merritt shares his incredible journey from a D3 player to coaching at major football programs, emphasizing the importance of effort, atti...

Episode 70’s guest is Coach Jake Kuhner, the Head Football Coach of Canal Winchester. Join us as Coach Kuhner shares invaluable insights into building and sustaining a winning culture in high school football. From unique approaches to goal setting, the importance of attitude, effort, and toughness, to dealing with team complacency and developing younger players - this episode is packed with practi...

In this episode, we are live from the OHSFCA Clinic with Adam Gum, Director of Youth and Flag Football at FirstDown PlayBook. Adam shares his extensive background in coaching from high school to college and discusses the benefits of using FirstDown PlayBook, focusing on the concept of vertical alignment. He also touches on the unique features of the software, including its ability to involve youth...

In this enlightening episode, join the crew as they dive deep into the invaluable lessons learned from losing with Coach Tennyson Varney, the Head Football Coach at Hamilton Township HS. From understanding the importance of a systematic approach to evaluating losses, to the significance of personal ownership and humility in the face of failure, Coach Varney shares his top 10 takeaways and creates...

In this episode of the podcast, we break down "Four Quarters" from the OHSFCA Clinic, featuring Aaron Eckert, the Head Football Coach of Ontario HS. Coach shares his path from high school quarterback at Crestline to becoming a successful coach. Eckert shares memorable moments like his unforgettable comeback game against Shelby and offers insights on coaching, the importance of a strong team cultur...

In this episode of the podcast, we break down "Four Quarters" from the OHSFCA Clinic, featuring Nick McVay, the new Head Football Coach of Dublin Coffman. Nick talks about his background, his journey through various coaching positions, and his plans and vision for the program. He emphasizes the importance of building a team with great people and discusses the challenges ahead, including staff hiri...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Goodpaster, head football coach of the Cincinnati Eagles, and founder of The Grueling Truth Sports Network. Coach Goodpaster shares his journey from traditional high school and professional indoor football to coaching a homeschool team, offering insights into the unique challenges and rewards of homeschool football. He discusses the structure of the team, the...

In this episode, the hosts discuss key football insights including six-man pass protection, blitz pickup strategies, and the importance of building strong team relationships. Featured guest, Coach Tyler Johns, the Offensive Coordinator from Gardner-Webb University, shares his journey, influences, and the unique coaching methods he employs to elevate his team's performance. The main topic of today’...

In this exclusive episode, the hosts of the 614 Headsets podcast engage in a captivating conversation with Tate Moore, aka Ohio’s Tate from Barstool Sports. Tate, a former high school coach, details his transition from coaching and teaching in Ohio to joining Barstool Sports full-time. He shares intriguing stories about his experiences at Barstool, from meeting high-profile personalities like Jon...

In this episode of 614 Headsets, the weekly podcast “Where strategy meets story”, the hosts welcome Coach Trent Voss, defensive backs coach at Youngstown State, to discuss the art of disguising defensive coverages. Coach Voss shares his coaching journey, starting from his experiences at Toledo, coaching high school football in South Florida, and transitioning across various colleges. The main disc...

In this episode of '614 Headsets,' the hosts, three high school football coaches from Columbus, Ohio, dive into the intricacies of building and transforming football programs. The main focus is on their guest, Coach Trent Williamson of Westland High School, shares his journey from high school to becoming Westland's head coach and the strategies he implemented to turn the program around. In just a...

In Episode 60 of the 614 Headsets Podcast, Coach Ryan Stackhouse from Ashland High School joins the show to bring you an in-depth look into the exciting world of the 3-high safety defense. The Ashland Arrow program went 12-1 this past season, and just completed its second ever undefeated regular season. The discussion covers personnel requirements, advantages, and techniques to optimize the 3-high...

Welcome to the kickoff of 614 Headsets Season 3! In this episode, Coach Brent Morrison, fresh off a state championship win with Olentangy Liberty, joins the show. They discuss key takeaways from their championship seasons, emphasizing the importance of culture, fundamentals, and having a seasonal game plan. The coaches share behind-the-scenes strategies, including a unique load management approach...

In this jam-packed episode, the hosts of the 614 Headsets Podcast reflect on the challenges and triumphs of the long regular season which led to both Northland and Gahanna each earning their third straight Conference Championships. They then dive into the excitement of the Ohio High School Football Playoffs which begin this Friday. The boys bounce around and discuss key matchups in various divisio...

In this episode of 614 Headsets, three high school football coaches from Columbus, Ohio dive deep into the world of high school football. They discuss pivotal season moments, best games, and the excitement building around Championship time. The coaches also share personal highlights, provide a preview of the upcoming of the top games in Columbus in weeks 8-10, and offer insights into major matchup...

Welcome back to 614 Headsets! It’s the start of Week Four in Ohio High School Football and the crew takes a minute to reflect on the first three weeks. Join three high school coaches from the Columbus area as we share reflections and hot takes on the college and NFL seasons, and preview the upcoming big games in weeks four through six around Central, OH. Also, hear our thoughts on Coach Prime, Des...