Mind of a Football Coach

In this episode, Zach Davis discusses the nuances of leadership, particularly in the context of transitioning into new roles. He emphasizes the importance of humility, continuous learning, and the need to understand an organization before trying to impact it. The conversation also highlights the significance of defining culture and standards within an organization, as well as the power of storytel...

In this episode, Zach Davis discusses the significance of receiving criticism and feedback in personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the importance of being open to honest feedback, learning from experiences, and the role of leadership in fostering an environment where criticism can be shared constructively. Through his experiences in coaching youth football and reflections on his career,...

In this conversation, Coach Brisson shares his extensive experience with the double wing offense, detailing his journey from coaching a convoluted system to mastering the double wing. He discusses the importance of building a cohesive team, the innovative strategies he implemented, and the success of the red squad. Coach Brisson emphasizes the significance of preparation, adaptability, and underst...

In this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach podcast, Zach Davis discusses the excitement of the new football season, emphasizing the importance of planning and flexibility in coaching. He shares insights on finding one's coaching style, the significance of positivity in motivating players, and the challenges of leadership and delegation within a coaching staff. Zach encourages coaches to embra...

Bob Christmas is a retired high school football coach with a long and successful career. He coached for 48 years, including 13 seasons at North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia, where he led the team to numerous accomplishments. He's also known for coaching at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, Virginia, where he won two state championships. His coaching career also included stops at...

Coach Reents is the Head Football Coach at Wilmington High School, Illinois. Here is a link to his clinic videos: https://www.championshipproductions.com/cgi-bin/champ/p/Football/Jeff-Reents-Modern-Double-Wing-Offense-2-Pack_FD-05962.html?srsltid=AfmBOooWQxyuiL7KOUSgt_kWlpxtECNaAM8kdFygN5HY1uJ3J7TJg2De Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for listening! Please send questions and comments about the podcast to zach.davis24@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Messer is the Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, and the visionary leader behind Trinity Baptist College, Trinity Christian Academy, Trinity Rescue Mission, Trinity Freedom Farm, and Trinity Camp and Retreat Center. Since becoming Senior Pastor in 1992, he has overseen the church’s growth, including the launch of multiple campuses. Pastor Messer is committed to b...

Coach Bishop is an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Chestatee High School, GA. Coach Bishop's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@ECoachInn Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale Walls is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership strategist with over two decades of experience building, leading, and advising high-performing teams and businesses. After founding Corsica Technologies and growing it into one of the nation’s top IT service providers, Dale sold and retired from the company in 2020 and has since launced Gryphon Aegis, a family of companies tha...

Coach Likens is the head football coach at Lincoln County High School, WV. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was great having J.T. and Jeff Curtis on the podcast! J.T. is the Head Football Coach at John Curtis Christian School, and Jeff is the Offensive Coordinator. These guys are first class, and I know you will enjoy the podcast! Here is a link to the clinic we talk about in the podcast: https://coachtube.com/course/football/jeff-curtis-and-jt-curtis-splitback-veer/19110982 Here is a link to more cl...

Dr. Parker is the former Head Football Coach at Cambridge - South Dorchester High School, MD. He is currently the principal at Choptank Elementary in Dorchester County, MD. I know you will love this conversation about leadership and being a great administrator. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Murphy taught Social Science in 7th and 12th grade for 2 years before coming to TCA as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach.  He is also teaching Bible.  He has a BBA in Economics from Jacksonville University. Jonathan has been married to his wife, Camille, since October 2013 and they have three children, Addilyn, Titus, and Joy.  His favorite thing about working at Tri...

Coach Ridgway is the Head Football Coach at Delhi Charter High School. twitter: @stormstruck41 Split Back Veer Offense on Coach Bandstra's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_oLTEzwaDAc?si=VwSJCPVoQ7Fu2Q8f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Bandstra is currently the Head Football Coach at Tri - County North High School in Ohio. He also has a YouTube channel that is a great resource for coaches: https://www.youtube.com/@NicholasBandstra Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach McCollough took over the Acadiana in 2018 when he replaced legendary head coaches Ted Davidson and Bill Dotson. In his coaching career, McCullough has led his Rams teams to at least 11 wins every year except for the 2022 season when they only had eight wins, including two state championships. Source: https://espnsouthwestlouisiana.com/prep-profile-qa-acadiana-hc-matt-mccollough/ Learn more a...

Coach Purvis is the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director at Beekman Charter School in Louisiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was great having Jeff Curtis on the podcast! Coach Curtis is the Running Backs and Quarterbacks Coach at John Curtis Christian School (New Orleans, Louisiana). He also calls the offensive plays for the John Curtis Patriots. John Curtis Christian School: https://johncurtispatriots.com/ Twitter: @jccscoachjeffSplit Back Veer Videos: https://www.championshipproductions.com/cgi-bin/champ/p/Football...

Bob Christmas is a retired high school football coach with a long and successful career. He coached for 48 years, including 13 seasons at North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia, where he led the team to numerous accomplishments. He's also known for coaching at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, Virginia, where he won two state championships. His coaching career also included stops at...

Coach Pratley is the Head Football Coach at St. Joseph's High School in St. Joseph, Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was great having my dad on the podcast! I know you will enjoy his wisdom! I am looking to have a bunch of split back veer coaches on the podcast. If you are interested, please send an email to zach.davis24@gmail.com. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Avis has a lot of wisdom about summer practice in this episode. Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is the link to the Daily Discipline that I referenced today: https://app.dailydiscipline.com/c/feed/don-t-wait-for-the-right-answer?utm_campaign=Daily-Discipline&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8_7KpUw9smCCrAt4TtjSlbMTLPDdXX7P21W4zZSPGIGYc1MHDtZdIr-jQoqn5q5-SeOBgGBFemQf5ft3MucOrZJ-k1jg&_hsmi=367060944&utm_content=367060944&utm_source=hs_automation Thank you for listening! Learn more about you...

Happy Father's Day! Thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices