One of the sport’s most widely respected running backs coaches, Tim Horton, sits down with Keith in this week’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Horton, who currently serves as running backs coach at Auburn, has coached a host of future NFL players, including Darren McFadden, Felix Jones, Peyton Hillis and Knile Davis. He gives Keith the inside scoop on what he focuses on when instructing running backs, why so many talented running backs are deficient in pass protection and why coaches need to take their time in evaluating players.

Show notes

• 1:09   Coaching is in his blood
• 2:16   Lessons learned as a young coach
• 3:46   Building relationships with players
• 5:51   Keys to coaching the running back position
• 7:46   How Horton makes the most of his individual sessions with running backs
• 11:16   Coaching points for winning the block in pass protection
• 13:28   Approach to coaching running backs in the classroom setting and the value of active learning
• 15:06   Making the grind fun for players
• 16:50   Favorite run play
• 18:05  Teaching points for RBs in Power play
• 21:32   Why outfielders make good punt returners
• 23:47   Key traits Horton looks for on recruiting trail
• 26:05   Why coaches should not pass judgment too quickly on players
• 27:15   Best coaching advice received
• 27:51   Book recommendation
• 29:59   Learning RPO
• 31:01   Favorite piece of coaching technology
• 33:06   Concerns for the future of the game
• 34:39   Advice to a young coach
• 36:10   Two-minute drill
• 37:55   The winning edge

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