Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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Today’s episode presented by Signature Championship Rings is one from our archives, where Avon High School Head Coach Mike Elder joined me. Coach Elder and the Avon Eagles won their first state championship last night.

I’ve watched Mike grow his program over the years from a struggling program before he took over to a perennial state powerhouse.

The Eagles have been coming close often, and they finally got over the hump against a very good Anderson team in the Ohio Division 2 state championship. The game came down to the last play and was very well played which is a testament to the excellence in the coaching of Coach Elder and Coach Dreyer and their staffs. Coach Dreyer was a National Coach of the Week in 2024.

In this episode he shares insight on how to build a program, and he’s one of the best in Ohio and the country. This was his first episode with us in 2017, and he’s done several of them since.

He has over 200 wins at Avon in 18 years and 250 overall as a head coach. He’s taken his team to the state semi-finals six times, has been a state runner-up, and now is a state champion.

You will definitely take away some things from what he has to share in this episode. We will surely get Coach Elder back on for our Champions Series presented by Signature Championship Rings in 2025.

Chapters

• Marketing Avon Football
• Engaging with Parents
• Developing Young Players
• Coaching Philosophy and Culture
• Building Youth Programs

Related:

• The Importance of the High School Coach in Building a K-12 Football Program - Mike Elder
• Creating Buy-In and Playing to Strengths for a Strong Start
• Stay Sharp Physically and Mentally in the Late Season – Morgan Scalley (Utah), Chris Softley (Lubbock Christian), Mike Elder (Avon HS)
• Playoff Preparation: A Heightened Level of Consistency – Eric Marty (Michigan Panthers), Scotty Walden (Austin Peay), Mike Elder (Avon HS)
• National Coach of the Week - Evan Dreyer, Head Coach, Anderson HS (OH)

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In this clinic series episode, we share a segment of the D3 Top 25 clinic with the head coach of Grove City College, Andrew DiDonato. Coach DiDonato shares the transformative journey that was built around the vision that they created/

Coach DiDonato's unwavering commitment to a clear vision propelled his football program from adversity to triumph, leading to remarkable achievements such as a historic 10-0 season and conference championships.

He shares valuable insights on the power of vision in leadership and his example teaches how it can keep you focused, fueled, and ultimately drive you towards success. This is the strategic approach taken at program, unit, and positional levels to achieve excellence. He tells the story of the profound impact of living by the why, not the what, in pursuit of greatness.

Show Notes:

• The importance of vision
• Three things a vision does
• Understanding the definition of vision
• Staying focused on the vision
• How vision fuels progress
• Working towards sustained success
• Winning Edge

Andrew DiDonato’s Entire Presentation:

The Power of Vision: from 0-10 to 10-0

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Dealing with parents can often be a challenging aspect of the job. However, it's crucial to recognize the potential benefits of cultivating positive relationships with parents.

By changing our mindset, investing time upfront, staying connected with parents throughout the year, and establishing healthy boundaries, coaches can create a more supportive and harmonious environment for both athletes and parents.

In this episode, we discuss all of those benefits with JP Nerbun, a coach, consultant, and author of the book The Sports Parent Solution: Proven Strategies for Transforming Parents from Obstacles to Allies.

Show Notes:

• Background and Motivation for Writing the Book
• Challenges with Parents in Coaching
• Impact of Changing Approach with Parents
• Shifting Mindset in Coaching Relationship with Parents
• Building Relationships with Parents
• Preseason Parent Meeting Strategies
• Engaging Parents in Team Experiences
• Establishing Parent Standards
• Involving Assistant Coaches in Parent Engagement

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Additional JP Nerbun Episode:

Creating a Culture System

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We are excited to kickoff our new series "Culture OS" with our guest host Rob Pomazak, Head Coach at St. Charles North High School in Illinois.

Coach Pomazak has been a guest on the podcast multiple times, and we always enjoy his insight into building a program by design. In this series, he will interview coaches from all levels to gain insight into how they build the operating system that runs the culture of their programs.

Coach Pomazak has outlined the mission, vision, and purpose for this series:

Mission: Deliver helpful content for coaches in all phases of their journey.

Vision: Help as many coaches as possible to develop their program systems.

Purpose: Provide service to the profession.

Whether you are new to the head coaching seat, a seasoned veteran head coach, an aspiring head coach, or just an assistant looking to be the best assistant you can be, this series is full of insight into how successful coaches build their Culture OS.

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Learn More about Playbook Clinics:

Playbook Clinics is a new coaching clinic series, reimagined from the ground up. Playbook organizes a Convening Panel of coaches in the region, asks them what they want to talk about, and who they want to hear from. Check them out at www.playbookclinics.com, get your staff registered, and use the code “Keith” to save $50.

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