Coaching Running Backs, Recruiting, and Developing High School Football Talent w/ Morgan Cruce
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This comprehensive episode of the Coaching 101 podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, features an insightful discussion Coach Morgan Cruz on the multifaceted challenges of high school football coaching, development, and recruitment. The conversation highlights the importance of spring football, strategies for player development, and the crucial role of high school coaches in navigating the recruiting process to maximize athletes' potential. Coach Cruz shares his experience in running back coaching, emphasizing the need for effective drills, skills evaluation, and the pivotal role of communication and networking. The episode also addresses the importance of leveraging social media, creating highlight tapes, and fostering transparent relationships between coaches, athletes, and parents to secure promising college opportunities. A special note underscores the value of high school coaches' efforts in the recruiting landscape, inviting open communication and offering resources for coaching insights through the 'Coaching 101 Podcast,' while encouraging perseverance among listeners.
00:00 Welcome to the Coaching 101 Podcast
00:14 Spring Ball Insights and Personal Updates from Coach Simpson
00:57 The Challenges and Strategies of Spring Football
03:44 Coach Morgan Cruz's Football Journey and Philosophy
10:21 The Art of Selecting and Coaching Running Backs
26:30 Drill Selection and Techniques for Running Backs
28:43 Unlocking Running Back Potential: Drills and Techniques
28:59 Evolving Practice Drills: Maximizing Efficiency
29:51 Pass Protection: A Critical Skill for Running Backs
31:00 Adapting Drills for Specific Needs and Progression
32:06 The Importance of Ball Security in Every Drill
39:10 Scheme-Specific Drills: Zone vs. Gap
45:19 Recruiting Insights: Getting Athletes Noticed
57:43 The Role of Relationships in Recruiting and Coaching
- Social Media
- Morgan Cruce:
- @coachcruce
- Daniel
- @CoachChamboOK
- ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com
- Kenny
- @FBCoachSimpson
- FBCoachSimpson@gmail.com
- Podcast
- @Coaching101Pod
- Morgan Cruce:
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