Shane Fogarty, the assistant coach at Fordham University, is today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast. At Fordham, he oversees the special teams units and the running backs. In the podcast, he discusses Fordham’s “HIT” technique,  special teams culture, and running back drills.

Show notes

• :31   Why Fogarty became a football coach
• 1:30   How his personal education played a role in coaching
• 3:24   Building culture within the special teams unit
• 5:40   Defining the “HIT” technique
• 10:23   Working solely as a return unit
• 11:15   What Fogarty looks for in recruiting players for special teams
• 15:26   Practice drills for punt return
• 17:40   Why he prefers shorter practice times
• 20:14   Emphasizing pass protection with the running backs
• 29:18   Best coaching advice he’s received
• 30:39   Creating balance in life
• 32:28   Two-minute drills
• 35:03   The winning edge

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