Anthony Petruzzi, head coach at Raritan High School (N.J.) is today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. He and Keith discuss modular defense, the importance of keeping language simple and why coaches should think twice before issuing ultimatums to players.  

Show notes

• :27   Start as a football coach
• 4:08   Football as a vehicle to teach life lessons
• 6:26   Importance of relationship building and building culture through community service
• 11:03   The advantages of a modular defense
• 14:28   Keeping language simple
• 17:03   Making adjustments from the base defense
• 22:19   Don’t allow 3-step drop routes—make them beat you over your head
• 24:01   Why Petruzzi regrets giving players ultimatums
• 26:06    “Reserve your right to punt.”
• 32:41   Advice to a young coach
• 36:00   How to create a balance in life
• 38:49   Two-minute drill
• 42:55   The winning edge

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