Coach and Coordinator podcast: Brandon Houston (6/7/17)

By Katelyn Lemen | Posted 6/7/2017

Brandon Houston, offensive coordinator at Rockdale High School (Texas) joins the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. Houston is also the founder and CEO of CoachHuey.com, a place for coaches to communicate and share ideas. He and Keith discuss his offensive strategies, improvements in coaching technology and how to install a team culture.

Show notes

  • :28   Start as a football coach
  • 2:36   How alignment, assignment and execution are crucial to success
  • 5:08   Building philosophy from a great playbook
  • 6:20   Shaping team culture with daily slogans
  • 8:58   Running shotgun and spread
  • 18:32   Mistakes made as a young coach
  • 21:21   Learning to pick and choose your battles
  • 22:52   Advice to young coaches
  • 27:23   Ways to incorporate running backs into pass routes
  • 30:06   Creating a balance between football and family
  • 34:11   Two-minute drill
  • 35:59   The winning edge
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